How Do You Make A Window Picture Frame

I ve had many questions about it so i thought i d share a little post on how i did that.

How do you make a window picture frame.

Lay the inner frame on top this to raise the inner frame up and create the offset that will be needed when the outer frame is attached. I previously shared my vintage windows as picture frames but i never shared a tutorial on how to make a window picture frame. Clamp each joint to secure. Align the four outer trim pieces you previously cut.

Mark and drill three pilot holes spaced evenly through the ends of the top and sill pieces at each joint using a drill driver. Consider if you should add a back to your frame. But picture frame molding already comes routed with a rabbet cut in various depths so all you have to do is cut the molding at 45 degree angles and voila you ve got a picture frame. To make a picture frame out of an old wooden window you need.

In the bay area i know of no better place to get old wooden frames then urban ore just off ashby ave. An old wooden window. If you re attaching the four pieces directly to the rough framing drill pilot holes with a 3 16 inch bit centered through each piece and screw the top on first. If so use heavy cardboard cut to size.

If you d like to create a window picture frame without glass remove the glass entirely making sure that there are no shards left behind. It is one of my favorite picture displays in my home and just off of my front door so it gets a lot of notice from the traffic in and out of our home. Typically when making your own picture frames you need a router or a table saw to create this groove called a rabbet sounds like rabbit. When complete the glass picture and backing will be flush with the outer frame.

You most likely do not have a backing to your window so think about if a back support is necessary. Make a picture frame from a window sash. Add sliding hooks to each side of the wood on the window frame and rotate in place after the cardboard has been put in place.