This channel is incredibly therapeutic. The awesome shop set up and tools, the perfectionism in your work, even the head phones listening to music. Looks like heaven
A TON of great advice packed into this straight-forward, concise video. I'm not sure I would've thought to do any of these without having watched it. Thank you! • Buying the pre-primed pine to save money • Using painter's tape to line up the mitered corners • Cutting the crown molding nested and upside down to avoid beveling the miter saw • CA glue bridge to reinforce the crown mold's adhesion to the main box • Adding oversized washers to the ends of the curtain rods to prevent the curtain from slipping off • Installing a 1x2 cleat to mount it rather than a handful of angle brackets • Lining up the cleat with the ceiling rather than window itself You've saved me a lot of time. I seriously appreciate it. *cue end-of-comment jingle* "Save big money at Menards."
I just got finished with mine and wouldn't have attempted but your video was spot on. I did everything you did and turned out amazing. I cant thank you enough for sharing your expertise. The tape trick and crown cuts were a game changer for me!!
Nice, definite improvement. When I make mine, I use French cleats that way it’s easily removable when it’s time to clean the curtains. • Also for some customers, and in my own home, I put a one by on top overhang about 3/16 all the way around and then that could be used as a shelf for knickknacks. Not so much on 8 foot ceilings, but 9 foot ceilings yes
Fantastic! My husband just built a 3,000 sq. Ft. House and was going mad bcs I want a cornice. He watched this and got some great pointers. Thank you🇨🇦
Wow, that looks great! I want to build an entire box with wood on all four side. And then I can attach curtains/blinds to that. But. I may just do it this way.
Nice build. I did something similar, but 4 sided with a back piece against the wall, to hide my zebra shades. I'm okay with curtain rods showing, but hate the look of most blind tops. They not only hide them, but also allow me to hold the blind mounts without the need to screw them into the window frames or walls and are solid unlike many mounts that rely on drywall anchors.
I came here looking for ways, primarily, to mount cornices I want to build to hide 6 wall-mounted, upward shining light fixtures (which look all the world like they were made from rain gutter.) The largest alteration from your installation is that I think I'd simply need to mount it upside-down! (If I get so fancy as to add crown molding, I'd attach that right side up, of course.) Since mine would have a 'bottom' rather than a 'top' I could mount the wall cleat below the fixtures, place the 'bottom' below the cleat and screw upwards, through the bottom and into the cleat. (My very simple and basic original design was to leave top and bottom open to save material costs.) Maybe I'll add one small, inconspicuous, L-bracket, over-hanging the top of each side, to prevent the top edge from pivoting out. -Thanks for the ideas!
Smashing job and now I have to get off my duff and try those in the bedroom. I just have two to do, each about 4ft in length so thanks for the inspiration and sharing what you do!
I grew up in a house with custom cornices in every room but the basement. We had fluorescent indirect lighting over the longer ones. Never thought how nice those were till I was building my own house. I didn't do it but building some now.
Beautiful job!! What dimensions do you recommend for the height of each box (e.g., 8" or 12") and the depth along the sides of the box (to ensure enough room for the rod and curtain)?
This is almost exactly what I was looking for, thanks for doing this. One question I have is, how would I do it so that it mounts to the ceiling, would it just be a matter of finding the ceiling studs and screwing through the roof of the pelmet into the ceiling studs?
Hi there love your cornices. I am planning on making several myself. I was wondering how wide your pine board was? 1x6 or 1x8. Your trim in your house looks similar to what I have in mine. Nice job love the cornices.
Great stuff as usual! No eye protection while using the miter saw? As an emergency room tech I've seen it all, and it's only a matter of time, Brother.
This inspired me to do the very same. I used a 1x2 anchored into the header with 6 deck screws and the cornice is also attached with 6 deck screws. Any idea on how much weight you could place on top of this? thinking shelf decorations. Thank you!
Hi John - Great video and I am going to start working on a small bedroom cornice after seeing your work. Quick question what are the dimensions of the pre-primed pine that you were working with? Primarily the height of each board. Thanks a ton
This channel is incredibly therapeutic. The awesome shop set up and tools, the perfectionism in your work, even the head phones listening to music. Looks like heaven
Thank you!!
That made a big difference. Another great video. I need to make sure my wife doesn’t find this channel or I am going to be busy.
Hahaha, thanks man!
You said it before I could. Lol
That tape trick was brilliant and the centering to do solo install. Wow. Love what it did to that space. Makes the room look more taller and spacious.
Thank you!! I appreciate it!
Very nice project that adds a nice character to the space.
Thanks man!
A TON of great advice packed into this straight-forward, concise video. I'm not sure I would've thought to do any of these without having watched it. Thank you!
• Buying the pre-primed pine to save money
• Using painter's tape to line up the mitered corners
• Cutting the crown molding nested and upside down to avoid beveling the miter saw
• CA glue bridge to reinforce the crown mold's adhesion to the main box
• Adding oversized washers to the ends of the curtain rods to prevent the curtain from slipping off
• Installing a 1x2 cleat to mount it rather than a handful of angle brackets
• Lining up the cleat with the ceiling rather than window itself
You've saved me a lot of time.
I seriously appreciate it.
*cue end-of-comment jingle*
"Save big money at Menards."
Awesome, glad you found it so helpful, thanks for watching!
What a fantastic addition to an already lovely home. 👍
Thanks I appreciate it!!
I know this is a older video but I just love this. I have been needing somwthing different for my windows thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!!
I just got finished with mine and wouldn't have attempted but your video was spot on. I did everything you did and turned out amazing. I cant thank you enough for sharing your expertise. The tape trick and crown cuts were a game changer for me!!
Awesome!!
Nice, definite improvement.
When I make mine, I use French cleats that way it’s easily removable when it’s time to clean the curtains.
• Also for some customers, and in my own home, I put a one by on top overhang about 3/16 all the way around and then that could be used as a shelf for knickknacks. Not so much on 8 foot ceilings, but 9 foot ceilings yes
Good idea for taller walls for sure!
Fantastic! My husband just built a 3,000 sq. Ft. House and was going mad bcs I want a cornice. He watched this and got some great pointers. Thank you🇨🇦
Awesome!!
Loved the video!! It made a huge visual difference and really looks beautiful!! Loved that darling baby girl in the Intro as well!
Thank you!!
Those turned out gorgeous!
Thank you!!
So pretty - but seriously...THE WORKSHOP is amazing!
Love the cross😁
I m making this, love the way they look on your window, wow what a difference
Thank you!!
Amazing , you are truly professional. Thanks!
Beautiful little helper you have there!🥰❤️ and I absolutely love this idea! Made a huge difference, great work again John
Thank you!!
Thanks for the info, great teaching project
Thanks for watching!
Wow, that looks great! I want to build an entire box with wood on all four side. And then I can attach curtains/blinds to that. But. I may just do it this way.
I'm a British architect and I can tell you these 'pelmets' are very impressive.
Nice build. I did something similar, but 4 sided with a back piece against the wall, to hide my zebra shades. I'm okay with curtain rods showing, but hate the look of most blind tops. They not only hide them, but also allow me to hold the blind mounts without the need to screw them into the window frames or walls and are solid unlike many mounts that rely on drywall anchors.
Fantastic job!!!! Omg, this project was executed to sheer perfection. Love your eye for detail. Windows look amazing!!❤
Great idea with the window box and a great video start to finish.
Thanks I appreciate it!
love your work and art skills
Thank you!!
This is IMPRESSIVE!! I don't have the tools to do this myself...I don't suppose you travel to do this for other people 😃
Haha, thank you!!
Wow...
Nice job.
I want to makes these.
I immediately subscribed after watching.
Thanks for watching!!
Soulful Whisper
🙋♀️ Same!
I'm a follower now!
Nice work brother. Looks fantastic
Thanks! 👍
I came here looking for ways, primarily, to mount cornices I want to build to hide 6 wall-mounted, upward shining light fixtures (which look all the world like they were made from rain gutter.) The largest alteration from your installation is that I think I'd simply need to mount it upside-down! (If I get so fancy as to add crown molding, I'd attach that right side up, of course.) Since mine would have a 'bottom' rather than a 'top' I could mount the wall cleat below the fixtures, place the 'bottom' below the cleat and screw upwards, through the bottom and into the cleat. (My very simple and basic original design was to leave top and bottom open to save material costs.) Maybe I'll add one small, inconspicuous, L-bracket, over-hanging the top of each side, to prevent the top edge from pivoting out. -Thanks for the ideas!
Great finishing touch for the windows and curtains! Another great project and video!
I appreciate it man!
Hello! Great video and guidance. I just built 5 of them! They look amazing! Wish I could post pictures. Thank you! 👍💪
Awesome!!
That really created a WOW effect in the room. I think this is a winter project for me! Great work.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the post. I had to make mine 9' long so I added to support brackets in the middle. Also the width was 10" so I used MDF instead of pine.
Nice!!
Great job I love what you did to your window
Thank you!!
Love everything you do. Never miss a video but the cornice look takes me back to 1990
Haha it fits with this house though!
Great job very elegant.
Thank you!
Will be hanging mine tomorrow. Thank you for your awesome video.
Awesome man!
Nice clean work!
Thanks!
Cool! I’ll take 3 please! 🤣
👌🏽👌🏽
this is f... good! I was going to build a simple bulkhead with drywall and you gave me a new approach to (I learned the word just now) pelmets.
Haha right on!
These are gorgeous! I'll be using yours as a reference point for mine when I build them. You did a fantastic job with the instructions.
Awesome, thanks for watching!
Great job, it looks a lot better now
I think so too!
Smashing job and now I have to get off my duff and try those in the bedroom. I just have two to do, each about 4ft in length so thanks for the inspiration and sharing what you do!
Awesome man, thanks for watching!
I’ve never considered adding these to my home but now thanks to you and this video, my list of projects just grew. LOL Great job!
Haha sorry man! 😂
@@JohnBuildsIt Haha, all good man. Keep up the great videos!
Beautiful job!
Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful
Thanks for watching!!
Nicely done!!!
Thanks!!
Wow! Looks great!
Thank you!
Followed your general procedure and it worked like a charm! Great tips and video!
Awesome!
I grew up in a house with custom cornices in every room but the basement. We had fluorescent indirect lighting over the longer ones. Never thought how nice those were till I was building my own house. I didn't do it but building some now.
They make such a huge difference!
Beautiful job!!
What dimensions do you recommend for the height of each box (e.g., 8" or 12") and the depth along the sides of the box (to ensure enough room for the rod and curtain)?
Mine are 7 1/4” tall, and side pieces are 6” from the wall
@@JohnBuildsItThank you so much
You are awesome!
Excellent work. Very nice addition
Thank you!!
Great video John
Thanks man!
That LOOKS awesome!!!!!! You're really good at explaining.
Thank you!!
Absolutely beautiful!! Really gives the room an elegant look.
I agree, thanks for watching!!
very nice, i'm worried about showing my wife this video, if i do she will want them this weekend
Haha I hear ya on that!
Great project, John. Great job as always. Thanks for this one.
Thanks Mark!
wow. looks great.
Thanks!!
Hey man that looks great and seems pretty cheap . Thanks brother God bless
Thank you! 👊🏼
These look great. Very enjoyable video. Thanks for posting.
Thank you!!
Man U have a dream work shop .. awesome 👏
Thanks for watching!!
Wow! It turned out great!
Thanks!!
Another great video sir and great idea they look wonderful
Thank you!!
Looks pretty good, definitely makes the room look more expensive.
I agree, thanks for watching!
Beautiful work!
Thank you!
You make it looks so dang easy!! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!!
Great job buddy
🙌🏼🙌🏼
Beautiful! I love them!
🙌🏼🙌🏼
Makes a huge difference 👊🏻
good job 👌
may God bless you.
Thank you!!
Looks amazing!
Thanks man!
looks great!!!
🙌🏼🙌🏼
Love it! Thank you so much for sharing. I don't need to research anything else. I'm sure it will look awesome once done. 🤩🙏
So beautiful!
Thanks!!
Nice project!
Thanks!!
Excellent DIY video; succinct yet enough detail to follow along. Gave me the confidence to attempt it myself.. Thanks!
Awesome, thanks for watching!!
Looks awesome 👌
Thanks!!
Beautifully done!.
What a difference! 💕💝💗💖
Thank you!!
solid!
Thanks for watching!
Very nice!
Thanks!
You did an amazing job !! Great video!! 👍🏼
Thanks!
Love it!!
Thank you!
Great vid
Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
Wow this is what I’m looking for my window how i wish my husband can do like this
Start the project yourself. He can help if he wants, but bet you will do just fine.
This is almost exactly what I was looking for, thanks for doing this. One question I have is, how would I do it so that it mounts to the ceiling, would it just be a matter of finding the ceiling studs and screwing through the roof of the pelmet into the ceiling studs?
Yea!
I like em.
What did you add behind the crown to add strength? They look 👍
Just beads of glue. Sometimes I use dowels for more glue surface
Awesome job John. Exactly what I was thinking and looking for. Can you tell me more about the Cleat? What did you use? Thanks
Just a 1x2 if I’m remembering right
HI John--excellent job!!! I couldn't build these in 100 days and mine still wouldn't look anywhere near as good as yours
Haha I appreciate it, nothing to these though!
Shit hot, mate. We’ll done and thank you.
Oh thats really nice man the wife will love this who deserves the brownie points me or you lol
Haha all you man!
Hi there love your cornices. I am planning on making several myself. I was wondering how wide your pine board was? 1x6 or 1x8. Your trim in your house looks similar to what I have in mine. Nice job love the cornices.
The face is 1x8 and top is 1x6
Thank you so very much.
Very nice job ❤,what is that nail gun your using?
Milwaukee M18 18g brad nailer
Great stuff as usual!
No eye protection while using the miter saw? As an emergency room tech I've seen it all, and it's only a matter of time, Brother.
Man I always do and in all my other videos I am haha guess I just forgot here only being a few quick cuts. Thanks for watching!
This inspired me to do the very same. I used a 1x2 anchored into the header with 6 deck screws and the cornice is also attached with 6 deck screws. Any idea on how much weight you could place on top of this? thinking shelf decorations. Thank you!
I’d feel confident hanging on them with my body weight haha any decorations will be fine 👍🏽
Hi John - Great video and I am going to start working on a small bedroom cornice after seeing your work. Quick question what are the dimensions of the pre-primed pine that you were working with? Primarily the height of each board. Thanks a ton
They’re 1x8s, so 7.25 wide 👍🏽
Could you please tell me the measurement on the side pieces? It looks like 4" or so? Your video is amazing! Thanks!
Thanks! It’s 6”
Damn son, that’s awesome. Where are you located
Indiana
@@JohnBuildsIt same here, up here in lake county
thank will build windows for my room
Great job! Looks good. Where did you get the curtains?
I think Kohls. Was probably 5 years ago though!