Diy Cornice Using Foam Board

So when i decided to redo our master bedroom i started with the idea of adding cornice board window treatments.

Diy cornice using foam board.

Figure out the width that you want the cornice to be. I used an exacto. Cut 4 small pieces from 1 3 inch piece of foam board and use them as stabilizers for the side of the cornice. Cut out the length and width of foam board.

Next using your hot glue gun quickly attach the side panels to the edge of the front piece. Score the board with a utility knife. Measure the outside width of the window including the frame or wood trim around it. Work your way to the ends of the box snipping and folding at the corners where necessary.

Next iron your fabric then lay it out on your work surface and place the board on top of it. I did some research and found lots of examples of people using everything from craft foam board which was way to flimsy for my taste to styrofoam which we re getting better as far as stability then foam insulation board. This is the length your cornice will be including the side. Cornice board from foam insulation board making cornice boards from foam insulation board is a great way to jazz up the decor of any room.

Measure the length of your window and add a foot to that. Starting in the middle wrap the batting fabric toward the back as tight as possible and secure in place with nails. Using hot glue secure 2 smaller pieces to each side of the front cornice board. They are lightweight and easy to install.

I repeated the same step for the header of my cornice board out of an additional piece of foam making sure to include in it s length the 1 4 or so on each side for the addition of length the side panels add to the overall length of the cornice. Cut 4 pieces of foam board 3 inches wide and 11 inches or the height of your cornice tall. How to make a cornice board valance from foam insulation 1. All about cornice boards and how to make your own diy cornice board i ve got a fun diy today that you may not even know you needed yet.

Set a straightedge across the foam board at the desired valance height. Pull the batting to the back and staple trimming the excess as you go. Under a texas sky window seat decor. Add 1 5 inches and mark that.

Lay the batting on a table counter or floor and then place the cornice board on top front side down.