Adding a custom made window treatment made with a material chosen to enhance your room’s décor may sound difficult, but in reality, it’s one of the easiest (and even better, inexpensive) home projects you can take on. There are no special tools required and the materials you need are readily available and home and department stores. Best of all, the project can be done in just a few hours so your room can be updated in an afternoon.

There are two primary methods of installing window trim. The first is called a wrap-around style. It is constructed by placing an identical piece of trim on all four sides of the window frame. In reality, you are "wrapping" the trim all the way around the window. This style is most often used in small rooms. It doesn't leave bulky pieces of trim protruding into the room, by emphasizing the glass in the window instead of the trim, it can make the room appear a little bit bigger than it actually is. Here's how it's done.

Fabric covered window cornices add interest to rooms with texture, color, and pattern. Cornices can effectively coordinate window coverings and pull the look of an entire room together. Covering a newly constructed window cornice or an old, outdated set is a simple process that will breathe new life into your home.

A window cornice is an important part of a great home improvement project, and the right cornice can add beauty, charm and versatility to any room. Fortunately for the homeowner, adding a cornice need not be a difficult project, but it is important to gather the tools and knowledge needed before getting started.  Check out our woodworking glossary for an explanation of some of the techniques used in this project.

Oriented strand board, or OSB board, is a particle board type plywood. This type of wood is impregnated with resin to give it a little more strength. It is commonly used for flooring, but, it can be used as an exterior trim. There are some things to remember.

Not Water Proof
If you are going to use oriented strand board as an exterior trim then you will want to make sure it is sealed, and protected against the weather. The directions that come with the board warn against any type of water coming in contact with it.

Mitre Cuts Need a Gap

Removing mold from wood window trim is essential in maintaining a healthy home and preserving the integrity of the wood. Mold is a fungus which reproduces and multiplies in warm and moist environments. Wood is vulnerable to mold and mildew, preventing mold from forming is the best way to ensure that you won’t have a mold problem in the future. However, if your wooden window trim is already infested with mold, it is imperative that you quickly and completely remove it before it starts causing deeper problems.

The Process of Removal

Corner molding fills the gap between the edges of the window and the wall. It comes in many styles. Follow these steps to cut corner molding in whichever design you choose.

Things You'll Need

The interior trim work on your windows can help define the feeling and ambiance of a room. Whether you are trying to achieve a very stark modern look, or looking for rich, deep and heavy feel, the woodwork that you choose and the way you install it will play a large role in the overall finished appearance of your home.

Before we begin talking about how to create each style and which type of trim might be best for you application, let's take a quick look at the tools and materials that you'll need to have on hand to do the job correctly.

Tools:

The sloping angle of an overhang diverts water away from your house to prevent water from spilling onto the exterior walls and seeping indoors. Follow these steps to build a new overhang or fix the faulty one you already have.

Awning frames can be free standing or obtain their support from another structure. Even a free standing awning can be attached to a building, if required.

Ready Fitted Positions

If an awning is being fitted to a position designed for it, the position should already have the necessary fittings in place. It might be wise to check the security of the fittings before attaching the awning frame.