How Do You Make A Box Valance For A Window Treatment?
A Box valance can set a window off, making it look more finished and give a room an air of elegance and upper class decor. These window treatments are not hard to build requiring only some wood, screws, some basic tools, fabric for a covering, and a stapler. In terms of abilities, they require basic measuring, wood joinery, and possibly some simple sewing. First you need to measure the width of the window and decide how wide the valance will be. It should extend 2 inches beyond the window frame to allow for the support brackets. Being made of wood these weigh more than fabric valances, so consider how they will be attached to the wall. With plaster or sheet rock walls it is best not to extend the box too far from the window frame. It will need to be fastened to wall studs to support the weight of the box safely and these studs are usually close to the window frame. “L” shaped brackets can be used to connect the valance to the wall or window frame. Just be sure you buy them before hand,
