How To Hang Styrofoam Cornice Boards

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How to hang styrofoam cornice boards.

To determine exact placement of the boards we hung the curtains then held the boards up by hand to get the height right. Dress it to fit your room. To attach the smaller pieces to the long piece take toothpicks and secure them through the styrofoam to create a 90 degree angle on either side. I chose to add 4 that s 2 for each side of the window to my window measurements.

Then you can just put a nail on the wall and hook it on that. Let me know if you have any more questions. The cornice board does not hang flush with the wall and the d ring is visible. Then cut two smaller pieces for either side.

I took the board from him and he made his marks for the first bracket. As i mentioned i have tried different hanging techniques over the years including using d rings on the back of the side pieces. Cornice boards accent your windows and hide drapery hardware. Marty reached under with the 3 bracket until it abutted the cornice board header.

I happened to have some fiber board in my garage that we used but i ve seen cornice boards made with any type of lighter weight wood foam board or plywood. Score and break two side pieces of foam for the cornice board valance the same height as the main valance piece and 2 inches wide. Yuck i strongly dislike visible hanging hardware. Meet jeff the new owner and our d.

Cut your styrofoam panels the length and width of the cornice board. Then cut two pieces 4 by the height. How to hang the cornice board. You can use any type of sturdy base to build your cornice board.

I m so glad you are going to do this. Universal tricks for good looking curtains. How to hang cornice boards with no tops. While traditional boards feature a shelf like top modern designs and fabric cornices are.

Your cornice will hang down over the window and the casings. The problem with this. Cut one board the width of your cornice board by the height. Or you can also put a top on the cornice and put it over a curtain rod.

I think the best way to hang them is to glue the picture hangers with the triangle on it to the foam board. To allow for the width of the edge of the cornice and for a little space between the window casing and the cornice.