Jean Carroll
I have had a very simple window in my office space for years and decided it was time to dress it up. I am converting this old office into a pantry and this is my second step in the process. My first project was to add Peel-N-Stick Wallpaper to spice up the wall.
Once I finished the window treatment, I couldn’t believe how easy it was! I saw lots of ideas on Pinterest and decided upon the Craftsman Style with Fillet and Chasing Cap. I learned a lot from Liz Forez at LOVEGROWSWILD Blog.
1×4, 1×6, 1×8 and 1×2 MDF boards per measurements of your window (more details to come in step one) 1×4 boards will be on both sides of your window – exact height.
At my Home Depot the MDF board was cheaper than the real wood. I keep all my tools prepped on the window sill so I am ready to grab them.
Blesser House Blog has another blog post on how to install a similar window and she uses real wood and brad nails with a hammer – no nail gun! I use my Zircon StudSensor and marked it with painters tape.
First you want to make sure your boards are evenly spaced 3 inches overlap on each side. Grab your brad nailer and your level – make sure it’s straight before nailing into the studs.
I made sure to leave 3/4 inch room to add my 1×2 underneath. I had to use my circular saw (or a jig saw) to cut the sill to fit the area.
You will basically measure and cut out a corner on each side of the 1×6 board. Farmboy taught me to place a screw into the top so the caulk will not dry inside it.
If you are not using a primed MDF board you will need a coat of primer. Tape your area with painters tape and then add spackling paste to the small brad nail holes with a puddy knife.
Wipe off dust with a dry rag and you are ready to paint!
I used 2 coats of Sherman Williams White to match my house.
