How To Make An Awning For An Elf Door

Add the mounting elbows shown in the last pic but do not glue these yet.

How to make an awning for an elf door.

Find the exact center of awning and mark properly. Jul 4 2016 explore geri redmon seymour s board how to make an awning followed by 162 people on pinterest. When dry few minutes slide the canvas back over the frame. Snap a line from the house out to where the awning will extend to.

Adjust the fittings to make sure the canvas is taut. Place the brackets the desired distance apart to create the length of awning you desire. Cut interlocking pieces of 18 inch corrugated metal to size and put it aside. You can also apply this concept when choosing outdoor planters or patio furniture.

Now measure the wire frame. Make 2 identical 2 dimensional right triangle frames attached to the ends of your square frame. This measurement is for the bottom line of the awning. Create a 2 dimensional square frame and attach an equally sized square frame to it so they share a middle spine.

Not too long ago we were under the impression that door awnings were all striped scalloped and rounded the kind of thing that might adorn an old timey storefront or your grandma s cottage. With some help hold the awning in place according to the measurement marks. Step by step guide. Measure your awning dimensions.

Connect the entry with the rest of your home s exterior by repeating elements to create a cohesive look. Make sure the lines are straight. Find the exact center of door and mark it against the wall. Install both sets of curtain rod brackets on the wall one set directly above the other so that when the rods are on the brackets the top of the top rod is 4 inches above the top of the bottom rod.

Dry fit the frame and slide the canvas over the top. Measure up from the ground around 74 to 84. Place markers on the ground to mark off the area. See more ideas about awning window awnings diy awning.

How to make a simple 4x4 awning for a door or entry way. In this front entry the arch in the window above the door is a prominent design element that reappears in the awning overhead.