How To Hang A Wooden Window On A Wall

How to hang a wooden valance with an l bracket.

How to hang a wooden window on a wall. Cut a 1 x 2 strip of wood just shorter than the full length of your completed cornice box. Ok so thats what the wall looks like. I originally bought some picture hangers for the back of each window that nailed into place. For an out swinging window measure down 6 to 8 inches.

Like i mentioned before these windows are relatively lightweight and i usually hang them flush against a wall so i use the hooks and eyes with picture hanging wire to hang them. Be sure to attach to studs and not just dry wall. Creative interiors use common things in whimsical or unusual ways. Mount it to the wall above the window where you ll be hanging the cornice using a level and 2 wood screws.

Use large windows with divided panes or small windows to frame objects like family photos vintage fabrics botanical prints and dried flowers. Hanging a wood valance with l or angle brackets need not intimidate you. I used a couple of different things depending on the size of the window. How to hang an old window sash on a wall.

How to hang a wood window cornice. For a heavier window or one that hangs in a way that leaves it open to wind at the side or on the front of a porch for example i d use d rings and chain instead. You need to drill through the plaster and into the wood framing. Most wall framings set studs every 16 inches so you should be okay to measure from there but double check with a pilot hole.

You can also hang a window on a wall then set pretty dishes vintage wall pockets or petite framed images within the divisions to create a symmetrical wall exhibit. I have a window i still need to hang and i want to add more but i still love it now even not finished. If your home has double hung or sliding windows measure down 1 inch from the underside of the windowsill directly below one side of the window frame and make a pencil mark to locate the top of the bracket. Those old window frames can become picture frames to put right on the wall over photos mirror frames chalkboard frames or a means to store and display jewelry in the hands of a decorator who has modest woodworking skills frames can be tabletop terrariums or other repurposed old window decorations.

Let me walk you through how i hung them.