Since ancient times in Rus' it was customary to have windowsdecorate with wooden carved platbands. It was believed that they protect from the evil eye. Platbands are a protective decorative element that covers the space between the window opening and the frame. Nowadays, old traditions have begun to return. Decorating windows with platbands of various configurations has become increasingly common. The materials for making modern decorative elements are varied. Here is traditional wood, MDF, polyurethane, plastic, and even metal. You can buy these decorative elements in specialized departments, or you can make them yourself.
Sawing the corners of window frames.Wooden window trims are still considered to be one of the most beautiful and environmentally friendly. You can make them yourself, the main thing is to use your imagination. So, how to make window trims with your own hands?
Preparatory stage of works: features
First, you need to think about the appearancefuture decorative strips for windows, choose a pattern and draw it. Choosing a pattern is a very difficult task. In order for the window to look beautiful, you should not overdo it with small details in the pattern for the casing.
Examples of design of external window frameswith cut-out elements. The upper part of the window opening is framed by the so-called kokoshnik. In ancient times, an image of the sun was applied to it. The lower part is called "towels". This strip is made at an angle, which is necessary to drain rainwater. The style of the lower and upper strips of the window opening must match. After this, you need to make a template. It can be drawn or made on a computer. Using any graphics program, you can not only draw the required pattern, but also calculate it. After the template is ready, it should be printed in the desired scale. If you do not own any computer program and do not know how to draw, a pattern for the casing can be found on the Internet. If the windows in the house are of different sizes, the template is not made for the entire casing, but only for its repeating fragment - the rapport. This part of the decorative frame of the window is repeated several times, you can repeat several rapports in turn. Everything depends on your imagination and the chosen pattern. Return to the table of contents</a>
Manufacture of wooden platbands
Before starting work on creating decorativeThe material for the frame should be selected. Most often it is made of spruce, aspen, linden. Beech and oak are also used for carving ornaments and patterns, birch and pine are used less often. The material for framing windows should be resistant to temperature changes and weather changes. It should not crack. Wooden window trims can be made in several ways:
- use of a consignment thread;
- slotted method of manufacturing platbands;
- sample material on the drawn path.
To make wooden decorative elements you will need the following hand cutting tools:
- flat chisels, the width of which should be from 7 to 20 mm;
- semicircular (sloping, round, middle) chisels, the width of which should be up to 25 mm;
- Chamomile chisels with a width of up to 15 mm;
- chisels-ceraziki up to 5 mm wide;
- chisels-corners with a bend of the blade to 70 ° and a width of 5 to 15 mm;
- knife-jamb with a curved at an angle of 30 ° blade;
- knife-cutter;
- sandpaper.
In addition, you will need a power tool:electric jigsaw, drill, grinder. Using overlay carving is a fairly simple way to create decorative elements. The window opening is framed with solid boards. And pre-cut wooden window trims are nailed or glued to them. These overlays are most often painted in a contrasting color compared to the base board. The cut-out method involves making trims with through holes.
Window trim device with casings.Most often, the method of selecting material along the outlined contour is used to create wooden platbands. The workpiece for work, depending on the selected image, should be from 5 to 60 mm thick. After that, the drawing is transferred to the wooden base. Wood carving begins with creating the outer contour. After that, you can proceed to the inner pattern. To do this, you need to mark and drill the starting point from which you should start cutting out the image with an electric jigsaw. For work, you need to use saws with fine teeth. You need to work with a jigsaw carefully. Do not press too hard on it so as not to spoil the product. If the saw goes hard, you need to drill an additional hole or make a cut on the other side. There are models of electric jigsaws that allow you to change the angle of the carving. In addition to through elements, you can make patterns with a set of different chisels and knives. The finished product needs to be sanded and treated with special antiseptic and protective compounds. Return to the table of contents</a>
Installation of decorative elements from a tree on a window aperture
Types of window trims.Decorative frame elements can be made composite if necessary. They are connected to each other using through or blind tenons. Such connecting parts can be made independently using a drill, hacksaw and chisel. It is best to use a blind tenon, since with this method the place where the parts are connected does not need to be covered with decorative elements. To create a nest for the connecting tenon, you need to drill several holes nearby. Their depth should slightly exceed the length of the tenon. The resulting jumpers should be removed with a metal drill. It should be remembered that the tenon should be inserted into the hole easily and without effort. Connecting tenons are fixed with dowels. It should be remembered that you should not use glue to fasten the trim parts. Window trims are attached to the opening with screws or nails. They can be glued with a special synthetic adhesive. The trims on the windows should be mounted so that they do not interfere with the opening of the sashes. The vertical and horizontal parts of the casing are joined at an angle of 45°. The casings on the windows are attached to the window frame either tightly or at a distance of 5-20 mm. Return to the table of contents</a>
Finishing of window frames
Ready-made window frames can be painted andvarnish. Or you can paint the resulting carved elements. You can also use the effect of burnt wood as a decor. To do this, using a burner or blowtorch, lightly scorch the trims until a beautiful color is formed. The selected decor should be in harmony with the overall concept of the facade design. This also applies to the color scheme of the trims. Creating window trims with your own hands is not a difficult task. You just need to fantasize a little, find the necessary pattern and cut it out on the blank. Windows with carved wooden trims will be an excellent decorative design for the building. They not only perform a protective function, but also give the facade a finished and unusual look.
