Window Dressing

Window Dressing

Add moulding, handles, and Beauti-Tone stain to embellish a purchased pine planter box. Build a shelf for it to sit on, and accessorize with seasonal offerings for the best-dressed windows in town.

Planter

What You'll Need

• pine window box planter
• chair rail moulding
• brushed nickel cabinet pull (2)
• Beauti-Tone Trim & Door paint 1858

Here's How

1. Cut chair rail moulding to length and attach to front of planter box (see photo).
2. Paint with desired colour of Beauti-Tone Trim & Door paint.
3. Attach the cabinet pulls on the sides of planter.

Shelf

What You'll Need

• 1" x 6" pine
• 1" x 4" pine
• 1" x 2" pine
• panel moulding 2905-205
• pine shelf brackets
• 2" #8 screws 2180-856
• Beauti-Tone Trim & Door paint 1858

Here's How

1. Cut 1" x 6" and 1" x 4" pine boards to the length of planter. Butt the boards together to make a 10" top. Attach brackets to bridge the 6" and 4" pine with screws. For additional support, screw two 7" pieces of 1" x 2" beside each bracket (see photo).
2. Cut panel moulding to fit around the front and two sides of the tray. Nail in place.
3. Paint with desired colour of Beauti-Tone Trim & Door paint.