Measure from the bottom edge up to the top of the keyhole.
How to hang cornice board to wall.
The wall mounting brackets are the ones in blue in the diagram.
As you can see we hung the standard curtain rod at this point too and put the curtains on.
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Before attaching your side pieces to the front board you will want to attach your brackets that will mount your cornice box to the wall to the side pieces as well.
How to hang cornice boards with no tops 1.
Cut a piece of low tack.
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Place a spirit level on top of the board and adjust the angle until the cornice is level.
Unless you happen to be screwing into a stud use drywall anchors and then put in your screws.
In this diy video series the plasterboard experts at gyprock have already shown how to measure cut install and join plasterboard.
Hold the cornice board over the window or on the wall centering it on the curtain rod.
Keep in mind that the inside of the front piece will not be visible when hung but the inside of the side pieces will be visible so pay attention to detail there.
Mount it to the wall above the window where you ll be hanging the cornice using a level and 2 wood screws.
Lay the batting on a table counter or floor and then place the cornice board on top front side down.
Hold the cornice board above the window at the location you want to install it.
Be sure to attach to studs and not just dry wall.
Rest a level on the front edge and.
Pull the batting to the back and staple trimming the excess as you go.
Cut a 1 x 2 strip of wood just shorter than the full length of your completed cornice box.