Quick and Easy Pallet Wood Window Cover

Quick Pallet Wood Window Valances

11/9/2017

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Learn how to make a window valance for any curtain. Perfect for a rustic feel.

After we finished the pallet peel and stick headboard, Steph surveyed her room and thought, "it just doesn't look finished! I know what it needs, curtains!" She shared her idea and I was on board. After thinking about it overnight, I came up with an idea using wood dowels and metal pipe caps.

She started working on the project with her ideas and mine and it came together as planned! Also, a few weeks prior, we were given a sample of Eclipse Block Out panels to try out. When we got them we didn't know where we were going to use them, but realized the color and length would be perfect for her bedroom!

Materials:

Pallet Wood
3/4" X 4' wood dowel
(2) 1" metal pipe caps
Stain
(2) Eclipse Block Out Panels, light gray (Target)
Angle brackets (Home Depot)
Wood Glue

Tools:

Miter saw
Sander and sandpaper
Metal file (Amazon)
Level
Brad Nailer
Spade bit or hole saw

Measure and mark pallet board fronts and side pieces. Sand both sides lightly if desired.
Cut pallet pieces to size on miter saw
Drill hole in two side pieces
Spread glue on side pieces
Brad nail side pieces to fronts
Stain dowels, once dry, cut to length
Use a metal file to slightly narrow the ends of the dowel so the cap will fit
Using the level, determine placement of the brackets and screw into the wall
Screw the bracket to the side pieces. Slide dowel into place, attach one end cap, slide curtain into place and attach the second end cap!

Before

After

Oh, those mini blinds! They collect dust and do a pretty poor job of blocking the light. Steph was happy to have them gone! The curtains are a perfect addition to her room and solve the problem of light peeking through her windows. This was a quick and easy project and give the windows a finished look.

Please note: We are not sponsored by any of the companies/products that we used. We did receive the curtains for free from Eclipse.

FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first!

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