How To Make A Transom Window Frame

The space on the wall between the pieces of 1 x 4 pine boards creates the illusion of a transom over the.

How to make a transom window frame.

Depending on the size of. Trim molding that matches the existing molding around the doorway. Build transom window frame directly above the metal door frame i added a primed 1 x 2 horizontally. Add an extra trim piece on end to make sure your diy window transom looks built in our space was just a little.

For the bottom measure up 27 inches 30 inches for the new window height 3 inches for the rough sill and mark the studs there. Measure for the top starting at the finished floor. Add the 8 foot boards to either side of the existing window molding. Screen molding miter box and saw liquid nails staple gun pencil duct tape paint and paint.

Apply glue to the back of the frame pieces and assemble them flush around the perimeter of the. Measure space in the opening we had a 6 foot opening between the family room and the kitchen. How to make diy transom window step 1. An inexpensive back of a door mirror mine was 12 x 48 after i removed the plastic frame.

Add the header size the window jamb height 30 inches for the sill height and inch wiggle room. Fill in between the top of the 8 foot boards with a 44 piece of 1 x 4 pine. Mark this point on the studs. Bake sure it is flush to drywall on both sides.

Attach it to the framing with screws in on the center line. Transom windows start at under 100 for non operable vinyl wood or aluminum frames and go up in price for operable or intricately designed models. Plumb level and square the frame with shims. I used my brad nailer but since the longest 18 gauge brads available are 2 that means if i shot through the side of the 1 x 2 it will barely reach through the drywall behind it.