How Do You Make A Window Picture Frame

Clamp each joint to secure.

How do you make a window picture frame.

An old wooden window. 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. Consider if you should add a back to your frame. I previously shared my vintage windows as picture frames but i never shared a tutorial on how to make a window picture frame.

To make a picture frame out of an old wooden window you need. You most likely do not have a backing to your window so think about if a back support is necessary. I ve had many questions about it so i thought i d share a little post on how i did that. 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.

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. 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. Rig up the photos in a secure manner such as with sturdy wire that is attached to a nail on either side of the frame. Make a picture frame from a window sash.

Align the four outer trim pieces you previously cut. They have tons there just watch out for the lead paint. If so use heavy cardboard cut to size. When complete the glass picture and backing will be flush with the outer frame.

Add glue and screw the frame together with 2 inch screws to build a pocket frame. Mark and drill three pilot holes spaced evenly through the ends of the top and sill pieces at each joint using a drill driver. 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.