How to make carved frames for windows in a wooden house

The originality of carved frames for windows and doors is striking in its spirituality. If you are not afraid of carpentry and want to make wooden trim with your own hands, then all that remains is to come up with a composition for framing.

Below are sketches of carved frames in a small size and mediocre quality. But these templates can be downloaded for free. The main idea is the idea, and the template can be made to the desired size.

The procedure for manufacturing a platband with slotted threads

We will divide the production into 2 stages: roughing and finishing.

Rough work

First you need to find and download the template. You will find sketches of drawings and stencils for wood carving below. It can also be drawn by hand and then perfected on the computer.

We apply the stencil of the ornament and pattern to the board and transfer the drawing with a pencil.

Now the main work begins. First of all, we take away the parts of the tree in the drawn slots. We do this with a drill and jigsaw according to the instructions:

1. In order for the jigsaw to cut inside the board, you need to drill a hole. The average width of the file is 10 millimeters, so the hole should be at least 11-12.

2. Insert a jigsaw file into the hole and cut along the contour.

3. So we cut out the entire platband.

By the way, instead of a jigsaw, you can use a hand router. In many cases it is much more convenient, for example, when drawing out roundness. And if you cut with a jigsaw, but you have a router, you can use it to bring the roundness to perfection. Even subsequent processing with sandpaper and a drill is not required.

We are talking about through holes, but what about slotted threads? For this case, we bought a set of cutters. There is nothing complicated here: we go along the contour with a hatchet or a blunt knife and then take away the material with semicircular chisels. To cut out egg-shaped recesses you need a cranberry - a spoon cutter.

For a better understanding, you can watch this video:

Grinding

It is best to buy planed boards. There are no scratches on it anymore, and the surface is even and smooth. If not, you will have to do it yourself. Let's start by grinding the plane. If you have an eccentric sander or grinder, just buy sanding wheels for it. No? You'll have to do it manually.

In this case, it is recommended to buy a sanding block. It costs only 2 dollars, but it’s twice as easy to work with. It doesn’t overwhelm the plane, picks up more wood at a time, and your hand doesn’t get too tired.

We start with P100 grit. She cleans up the biggest bullies. When they have already been removed, we move on to the P320. We derive a flat, almost smooth surface. Then we take the P600 and it may already be the last. After it, the wood will be slightly rough, almost mirror-like. We can continue, but there is no point in going higher than P1200.

We grind the slots with a flap wheel for a drill. Just insert it into the hole and press the button. Carefully walk along the bends.

Primer

Decorating windows with platbands will not last long if the wood is not primed. Moreover, we need soil with an antiseptic. Fungus, bark beetles, furniture grinder, blue stain - this is what we will have to protect ourselves from.

In the store we buy any antiseptic primer for wood, even an inexpensive one. It will prepare the material for painting and protect it from insects with mold.

Painting, varnishing

Well, it's time to give our platbands a new look. There are 3 options to choose from:

1. Dye. The cheapest and simplest. You can take any moisture-resistant enamel or acrylic. But there are pitfalls here. Even exterior paint will crack and wash off over time. Once a year it will definitely have to be changed, and this is: sanding, priming, painting, and so on every year. And it hides the beauty of the wooden texture.
2. Varnish. In fact, its only advantage over paint is that it does not hide the wood. Otherwise, the same disadvantages. Only the varnish is also more expensive.
3. Oil. Perhaps oil impregnation is the best solution. Firstly, the platbands look like decoration. The oil impregnates the wood fibers, making the pattern and shape more expressive. You won't have to change it for years. But there are also disadvantages: it will show all the errors, it takes a long time to harden, it’s expensive.

So we have finished making carved platbands with our own hands. All that remains is to install them.

To see how easy it is to make a carved frame from wood, watch the video:

How to do it?

Stencils are made in different ways:

1. Using a graphic editor. The desired image is found and processed in Photoshop. Every computer has the Paint application, it is used for editing, coloring and drawing. By visiting this page, you can develop personal images, from simple to complex projects. It is possible to add text and various elements to existing picture files.
2. Photocopies. A drawing that you really like is selected and, when copied, it is immediately enlarged to the desired size. The second option is to scan and print the sample on a printer.
3. Manually. The technology used here is scaling (copying) and by cells (linear scaling).

You can download the finished ones from the following link:

Making threads

We make a template from cardboard, the size should be natural. A personal template is made for all elements of the design.

Now, you need to lay it on the board and trace the outline with a pencil.

We mark the locations for the holes. Let's say you need to cut out a piece of paper. First, a hole is drilled, then a leaf is drawn out with a jigsaw. Following the holes, we make all the internal patterns, then move on to the external ornament.

There is a copying method for drawing. Here we use carbon paper. We trace the drawing through it onto the board and get a pattern on the wood.

Required tools:

• sandpaper of various numbers;
• jigsaw;
• drill with a set of drills;
• set of chisels;

Instructions:

1. We make the pattern the same on all windows. To do this, we use a stencil or sketch.
2. We place the pattern on the workpiece correctly, where we place all the elements not across the fibers, but along them. This will prevent the thread from cracking.
3. We paint over the slotted areas with a pencil.

Wood carving is done in two ways:

1. Invoice. In this option we use a thinner workpiece, then the work is simplified. Here we make individual elements, which we will then put together on a single board.
2. Proreznaya. In this case, we make a slit through it, resulting in the appearance of lace that elegantly and beautifully frames the window.

Installation of platbands

Creating a beautiful product is one thing. But attaching it to the window correctly is another matter.

Aesthetic appearance and long service life closely depend on the quality of installation of the platbands.

There are two methods of mounting on wooden windows:

1. Through tenon. The method is simple and not very reliable. Spikes should be installed in places where they will not be visible. This provides additional protection from moisture.
2. Dull thorn. The tenon goes into the casing. Whereas a hole for it is drilled in the frame. You need to lubricate the tenon with glue and insert it into the groove. Fastening is considered complex, but it is more reliable than with the first method.

Step by step guide:

1. We take measurements from the window.
2. We choose a type of wood and dry it well. The choice of width and height does not play a big role for carved platbands, the main thing is that the thickness is 3 cm. This is the case if the carving will be slotted, for an invoice - 1 cm.
3. We sand the wood with sandpaper, starting with coarse-grain sandpaper, and finally with scratch paper.
4. Cut out the stencils.
5. Take a simple pencil and apply a drawing or pattern to the front side of the wooden surface. We paint over the through slots.
6. Let's start cutting out the pattern. Let's start right away with the through holes. Where the jigsaw will enter, it is advisable to use a drill for a more accurate cut.
7. We carefully sand the holes with sandpaper.
8. To remove dust from blind holes, use a vacuum cleaner.
9. When using elements of applied threads, we attach them to nails without heads. Moreover, to be on the safe side, let’s apply glue along the back side.
10. Now take a damp rag and wipe the pattern until the area is completely dust free.
11. We will consider the finishing operation to be stain, with which we will tint the casing or immediately coat it with varnish.

Manufacturing materials

Modern manufacturers make platbands from a variety of materials: wood and its derivative raw materials, metal, plastic. Naturally, finished products are distinguished by wear resistance, appearance and practicality. Models that are inexpensive and require minimal maintenance include plastic and metal trims. They should only be occasionally cleaned of street dust by wiping with a damp cloth. Wooden frames require periodic painting and impregnation with antiseptics. The frequency of impregnation depends on the stability of the selected composition and the requirements of the manufacturer (many companies recommend re-treatment after 3-5-8 years). But the frequency of changing paint layers directly depends on the wear resistance of the compounds used and their service life. As for cashed MDF, it is intended exclusively for interior work.

Wood

The quality and durability of wooden platbands directly depends on the wood used and its characteristics. Often for the manufacture of such elements the following are used:

• hardwood species (oak, beech, ash): have maximum resistance to negative influences, but are very difficult to carve;
• soft-leaved species (alder, aspen, linden): easy to process, therefore they are mainly used for the production of carved platbands, but require high-quality protection from moisture;
• conifers (pine, spruce): they are accessible and, with proper protection, retain their pristine state for quite a long time;
• fruit (cherry, apple): they are distinguished by their excellent softness and ease of cutting; elements from them are used as decoration for platbands.

According to the types, wooden platbands are divided into standard (with or without chamfer, with rounding) and carved. The former have a slight thickness and are most often made straight (or with minimal bending). On carved models, figured recesses are cut out in the form of patterns.

Plastic

Plastic platbands are an ideal frame for metal-plastic windows. They can also be installed to frame wooden window structures, painted white or light gray. The advantage of this type of product is its low cost and ease of maintenance. Unlike their wooden counterparts, they do not require constant protection from negative external influences. In addition, they are much cheaper than metal counterparts. The disadvantages of such frames include a small selection of shapes and shades. But with the right color selection, the purchased frame will look appropriate against the background of stone or white brick, and against the background of siding. Installation of plastic platbands can be carried out both inside and outside. Such products are minimally susceptible to temperature changes, and thanks to the high-quality colors used in their manufacture, they will not fade or turn yellow in the sun.

MDF

Modern MDF platbands attract the lowest price. At the same time, their range is quite wide: both straight and rounded elements can be used in the base. The upper part is covered with a special film, which allows you to stylize unusual frames. In addition to the monochromatic design, you can easily find MDF trims with imitation wood, stone and metal surfaces. The only disadvantage of such products is the inability to use them outside. Even with short-term exposure to moisture, the base (MDF) will quickly become unusable and require replacement. Such platbands can only be used for indoor framing of windows or doors.

True, it is recommended to install them with extreme caution in bathrooms with insufficient quality (or low-power) ventilation. They do not require special care: simply removing dust or wiping with a slightly damp sponge will be enough

Metal

Metal casings are a universal and inexpensive solution for any building. In most cases, they are used to stylize administrative buildings and provide additional protection for window openings. But windows in a private house made of brick or stone will also complement well. It is recommended to install such products in addition to metal-plastic windows: they will look out of place with wooden frames. Metal cashing consists of galvanized strips coated with wear-resistant paint. That is why metal frames will last for many years without the need for periodic processing. They look great against the backdrop of non-standard facade decoration: siding, metal and PVC panels, lining. They emphasize the rigor and modernity of the exterior design.

Vytynanka fairy-tale heroes

We can't do it without our favorite characters. Place Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden next to the tiger cub and introduce him to the snowman - all the fairy-tale characters are already assembled. They are so elegant and cute, choose to your taste!

Drawings and templates

Before work, you should find suitable trim patterns for the jigsaw. Now they are sold in construction stores, published in relevant magazines, and posted on the Internet. Templates can be made from thick paper, cardboard or fiberboard.

What might a diagram of patterns for platbands with a jigsaw contain? Whatever your heart desires. The most popular are various geometric patterns of lines and figures, plant patterns, and images of animals. The cladding can carry features of different styles without interfering with your design imagination.

The main components of the circuit for any type of framing:

1. Top bar.
2. Vertical slats or frame.
3. Bottom strip or window sill.

The standard scheme can be supplemented with various elements:

• top of the frame: diadem (kokoshnik), “ears” of the headband, “crackers”, “valance”, “forehead”, panel;
• The bottom can be varied with overlays and overhangs.

Methods for making templates

Ready-made stencil, these are sold in stores.
If you have a desire to decorate the windows of your home with decorative carvings, you should decide how to make a template for it.

At the moment there are such simple ways to do this:

1. Using a computer graphics editor. Developers produce a huge variety of software for image processing. The best option, however, is still Photoshop.
2. Using photocopying. If you don’t know how to use computer programs, this is the best solution. In this case, you can immediately select the required copy sizes by reducing or enlarging, expanding or compressing the source.
3. You can also use a printer. First scan and then print the diagram in the required format.
4. Another way to reproduce trim frame patterns is by copying. This option involves the use of carbon paper.

A piece of carbon paper is placed on the workpiece, and the selected template is placed on top of it. Then it is fixed with push pins. After this, the outline of the drawing is outlined with a pencil, and it is reproduced on wood.

Source scaling.

1. Finally, you can use manual cell scaling. Experts call this technique linear copying (using scaling). In this case, you can change the proportions of the source.

The stencil for window coverings is made from cardboard. Its size must be life-size. For each ornament, element, pattern, you need to draw your own template.

The resulting stencils are placed on the blanks. Then their contours are outlined with a pencil.

Sampling through holes

The first step is to trim the edges of the workpiece and make holes in the center. Everything is simple with the edges: we cut out the excess with a jigsaw, retreating 1–1.5 mm outward from the marking line for subsequent processing. To cut out shapes in the center of the plane, drill the part at the very line of each cutout, then select the inner contour with a jigsaw.

For making large holes, it is wise to use core drills. In this case, it is necessary to mark on the template not the contours, but the centers of the circles into which the centering drill bit of the crown will be installed. A similar technique can also be used when making oval holes or elements with small rounding radii: a complex bend is drilled with the appropriate radius, and everything else is cut out with a jigsaw.

When the excess parts of the workpiece are cut out, the cut edges must be carefully processed with a rasp and then with sandpaper. It is recommended to use bars of square, round and rounded profiles, which are filled with sandpaper. This way you'll be less likely to fray the edges and will be able to get straight corners on each edge.

Rectangular ribs look rather rough, so they are smoothed with chamfers and slopes of different profiles. The easiest way to diversify the product is to go along the external and internal contours of the casing with a figured cutter. But manual processing options are also possible:

• to remove a chamfer, walk along straight edges with chips, keeping the angle of inclination of the handle to the part constant;
• a semicircular convex bevel can also be made with chips, changing the inclination of the blade, or use a concave cutter for this;
• a concave semicircular joint is made with a chisel or cutter with a rounded edge. Such elements must be cut out in stages, removing small chips layer by layer and carefully controlling the depth of the tool and the tilt of the handle;
• if the descent has a profile of a complex shape with several convex, concave and straight elements, this profile is divided into several stages and cut in a strict sequence, starting from the widest outer part and ending with the deepest and shallowest tier.

Finishing slopes with plastic panels

Finishing of window slopes inside can be done using plastic ceiling panels or multi-layer sandwich panels. The installation of this material is so simple that it is possible to finish the inside of plastic windows with your own hands. How to make slopes for plastic windows in a house will be described below.

PVC panels are most often used to finish slopes from the inside.

Sandwich panels are better than ceiling panels due to the presence of a layer of insulation inside. However, ceiling ones also have thermal insulation qualities due to the air chambers between the internal stiffeners.

Installation and repair of slopes inside a building using these finishing materials is possible due to their qualities:

• PVC slopes are durable;
• the use of panels for finishing window slopes gives them an attractive, neat appearance;
• finishing options can be very diverse thanks to a wide range of colors,
• which have external surfaces of panels;
• it is possible to install plastic on arched structures;
• Repairing plastic slopes is not difficult;
• ease of installation - window openings are finished with your own hands, and installation does not take much time;
• PVC is easy to process;
• slopes lined with plastic on the inside are easy to maintain;
• finishing window openings with this material increases the energy efficiency of the window system;
• The interior decoration of windows prevents them from fogging and freezing.

Installation

How to install internal slopes for windows made of PVC panels is shown below.

• remove excess polyurethane foam using a stationery or construction knife;

To remove the remaining foam, use a stationery or construction knife along the perimeter of the window opening near the frame using self-tapping screws and fix a wooden block;

A wooden block is secured around the perimeter of the frame; we attach the starting profile to the block;

A starting profile is attached to the block along the outer perimeter of the window and a rail is installed;

The rail is fixed along the outer perimeter of the frame, first it is better to insert the side elements;

The side panels are installed first, then we insert the top panel, bend it, foam it a little and fix it in the required position;

A small layer of foam is blown between the upper slope and the PVC panel

fix the side parts in the same way; After the structure has dried, the corner parts are decorated with decorative elements - corners or platbands.

Corners are covered with platbands

Sandwich panels can be installed in the same way or without a starting profile. In this case, the panel is placed in a groove cut in the mounting foam. This installation method is relevant when it is not possible to place the block around the perimeter of the window frame.

Installation instructions

There is no special trick to installing platbands with a slotted pattern. The structure can be assembled on a table and then placed on the window as a whole or attached in parts. In a log house, for installation of cladding, it is necessary to prepare areas around the perimeter of the opening, cutting the logs to the width of the board.

Element-by-element assembly using self-tapping screws is carried out in the following order:

1. Treat all carved parts with varnish and place them in places on the prepared board to form a pattern.
2. If you need to make a large top, then use several boards connected by corners as the base.
3. Screw each element to the base by screwing in the screws on the back of the board.
4. Install the finished casing flush with the window frame so that it closes the gap, and secure with long screws. For doors that open outward, make an indent of 1-2 cm so that they swing open 90°.

Advice. To prevent the ornamental elements from moving during fastening, carefully pull them to the base with clamps.

How to correctly install carved flashings is shown in the video:

Application area

Widespread use of framing around various openings has found itself in doors and windows. The location of the planks can be either on the outside of the street or inside the room.

Basically, the same type of platbands are installed, but the threads may differ. And at the same time maintaining the general theme. For example, in a children's room, the bar will have a bunny. Flowers are carved around it. Then the teddy bear in the kitchen should also be framed with the same flowers.

Now the brand is considered to be plastic double-glazed windows. Some people manage to put a wooden plank on them. In this case, you need to paint it white or choose a double-glazed window made of wood.

The strips around the window opening perform several functions:

1. They unite all the buildings in the yard into a single style.
2. Reduce heat loss.
3. Protect from dust and litter, moisture, draft.
4. Increases sound insulation.
5. I emphasize the uniqueness of the residential building.
6. An opportunity to express the traditions of a region, family, country.
7. The ability to visually stretch and expand the house.
8. They add completeness to the construction.
9. Cover the assembly seams.

Related article: Fastening plates for plastic windowsIf we consider the platbands by material, they can be from:

• wood;
• metal;
• plastic;
• foam and polyurethane;

By form:

Before starting work, it is worth stocking up on templates or stencils for carved platbands; without their help it is impossible to achieve an excellent result. And only a master who has been working on wood carving for many years can perform his work without them.

Today you can get stencils freely - in stores, magazines, and the Internet.

You can apply any design on them that the customer or craftsman desires. Plant outlines, animal figures, and patterns of geometric lines and shapes are very popular.

The style of the product can be different, and here the most unusual fantasies of the performer are realized.

Adviсe

1. If you are just starting to work on a stencil on a platband design, you should choose a simpler design with large shapes. The smaller the drawing, the more complex it is. It is good to try elements of the design from through holes.
2. Open elements are cut out with a jigsaw.
3. Beech, larch and oak are expensive and difficult to process, but they have a long service life.
4. The easiest material to process is linden.
5. The material most often used is pine.

Related article: How to calculate window curtains

Kinds

Judging by the large number of platbands that can be seen on buildings (all of them are different in design, material, configuration), they are presented in significant variety. Let's figure out what modern types of platbands exist and how they differ from each other.

First of all, platbands are divided into categories depending on the material used in their creation.

First of all, you need to name the tree. This is a traditional material, it is good at painting and other processing, and holds the temperature perfectly in our climate. There are a large number of various impregnations, varnishes, enamels and paints for wood, so there will be no problems with the final design of the platbands.

• Composite materials include MDF (medium density fiberboard, in fact, it is compressed wood chips) and the familiar plywood (in fact, also a wood material, only characterized by multi-layering - made by gluing specially treated veneer). This category also includes veneered and laminated trims.
• The building materials market also offers plastic platbands made of extruded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or other materials (foamed polystyrene, polyurethane). Its biggest advantage is its affordability. Also among the advantages is a huge selection of textures and colors.
• Metal trims are made of steel or aluminum.

There are also platbands made of other materials - stone, ceramic tiles, gypsum cement. It is not recommended to install them yourself. Now let's look at the different types of platbands depending on their shape. Platbands are, in industrial terms, molded products (that is, measured in linear meters). Manufacturers offer three main shapes (meaning the cross-section): flat casing, rounded and curly.

Based on the installation method, platbands are divided into overhead and telescopic.

• The invoice (as the name suggests) is mounted by placing the platband on the desired surface and securing it to it.
• As for the telescopic one, it (unlike the overhead one) has a so-called beak (also sometimes called “wings”) - this is a small protrusion that is located perpendicular to the plane of the casing, which fits into the groove on the box. The distance by which the platband extends from the corresponding box can be adjusted, thereby ensuring complete closure of the gap at the junction of the box and the platband. This is very important if the walls have different thicknesses.

Shutters for protection

If you need shutters to protect your dacha from intrusion, the first requirement for them is strength. Strongly knocked together and securely fastened wooden ones or high-quality metal ones made to order - you know best. Just think how well this addition will fit with the style of your country home. Agree: on a stylish stone mansion, carved rustic shutters will look strange, and for a modest hut on a 6-acre country house, expensive “branded” products will become an overkill...

Good quality, durable shutters can protect your home.

Reliable and durable shutters will require:

• good material for their manufacture: boards or metal, depending on the chosen design and technology;
• high-quality fittings: the hinges must withstand the weight of the shutters, and the bolts must lock them tightly;
• thorough fastening: it is important to hang the manufactured shutters correctly - firmly and without distortions.

The right shutters are good material, high-quality fittings and solid fastening

Agree: all this will not be difficult for a skilled craftsman. Even a novice Samodelkin can make strong wooden shutters, but those who have the skills to work with metal may find the idea from the following video useful

How are shutters locked?

This is a question to which there are several possible answers. Which one to choose is up to you: each has its pros and cons.

From inside or outside? At first glance, it is safer if the constipation is located inside - on the side of the home. And modern views on fire safety support just this option. Well, now imagine: you arrived at the dacha in the cold season. The shutters are locked from the inside, the windows are closed... Do you want to open them to let sunlight into the house?

How will your shutters be locked: from the inside or the outside?

Shutters that are locked from the outside can be opened even if the windows are thoroughly sealed for the winter. But in this case, of course, you can’t get away with a simple latch or hook, since we’re talking about protection against penetration - you’ll have to install a lock. How reliable, beautiful and safe it is - see for yourself.

By the way, some people solve this dilemma in an unconventional way: they install shutters not from the outside of the house, as we are used to, but from the inside. Well, why not? Locks, hooks, latches. The choice of fittings will be directly related to the method of closing the shutters that you prefer. From the inside, you can install a simple latch, make a hook, or install a deadbolt, depending on how seriously you intend to “keep the defense.”

What is it and why do we need it?

Carved wood trims are special strips that are used to hide installation seams at the border of the window system and the wall. In the house, such wooden fixtures can be used not only on windows, but also on doors. Platbands have been used as an element of the facade of a building since the 15th century. Currently, their relevance has become slightly lower, but the functionality has not changed. In multi-storey premises such devices are considered inappropriate and therefore are not used.

In simple terms, a platband is a frame made of wood about 40 centimeters wide, which is used for window framing. It is necessary not only for its aesthetic function, but also to bridge the gap that forms between the window frame and the wall. As a result of the use of such frames, thermal insulation is increased and the penetration of dust particles and water from the environment is prevented. In addition, the noise level is reduced.

Folklore image of Baba Yaga

Everyone read Russian folk tales in childhood, and it is from them that Baba Yaga is known to us. Therefore, if you decide to start drawing this old woman, you should turn to children's books to understand what this character is. So, let's characterize Baba Yaga: she lives in her home - this is a hut on chicken legs. She can use witchcraft and, in addition, she can fly in a mortar, covering her tracks with a broom. If we talk about the character of Baba Yaga, she is not always a harmful and evil old woman; in some fairy tales she admonishes the hero and gives him magical objects, for example, a guiding ball of thread or a magic horse. Not only poets and writers, but also artists such as Malyutin, Viktor Vasnetsov and others have repeatedly turned to the image of Baba Yaga.

We make carved window frames with our own hands: how to choose the right wood?

Despite the wide choice of materials, most home owners prefer wood. It is necessary to select the type of material taking into account the performance characteristics:

1. Hardwoods - for example, beech, ash. Such boards have the greatest strength and rigidity. If you plan to create light and delicate patterns, this will be quite problematic.
2. Soft hardwoods - alder, aspen, etc. These types of wood are quite easy to process even for a beginner, so they are suitable for creating platbands with a large number of patterns. There is also a drawback - window frames made from such boards will have to be constantly treated with special means, otherwise they will simply lose their original appearance over time.
3. Apple, cherry - wood species are ideal for creating small products that can later be easily attached to the main product.
4. Birch, pine - wood has excellent quality characteristics and is easy to process even by hand. Using such materials you can create even the most complex elements. In addition, carved platbands made from such types of wood are quite simple in further use.

Why do they prefer painted windows?

An interesting way to diversify the decor of a room is to paint a window on the wall or ceiling. If you want to wake up and see the sea, a lavender field, a snow-covered coniferous forest or other pictures of nature, rest assured that the talented artists of the Aron Honoré studio will be able to paint them as realistically as possible. Pictures in combination with shutters or curtains create a unique optical illusion, visually expand the space and give the interior a unique look. We suggest drawing a window on the wall in the room taking into account your wishes, after which the room will be radically transformed.

Requirements for platband material

In addition to high aesthetic qualities, the platband must meet practical requirements. Its important qualities are its ability to withstand temperature fluctuations and high humidity. In addition, the material must withstand wind loads.

In this regard, MDF as a platband material can only be used inside a home. The manufacturability of the material determines its simplicity and relatively low cost. In addition, it does not take much time to receive ready-made platbands. Such platbands on the facade will require constant care and additional processing.

Our ancestors have been making frames from wood for many centuries. Oak and beech are the most common types of wood used for this. Pine and birch have found less use for the production of platbands. Wood tends to absorb moisture, so to increase the service life of the product and its appearance, it is necessary to use protective coatings. In addition, over time, wood tends to darken, so restoration of the original shade of the material is required.

When using gypsum as a decorative facade element, they also face the problem of interaction of the material with moisture. When water that penetrates inside the plaster freezes and thaws during temperature fluctuations, such architectural details are destroyed.

There are certain requirements for materials

The use of glass fiber reinforced concrete and polymer concrete makes it possible to avoid the negative effects of temperature and moisture. Their use is limited by the significant mass of products. In some cases, when installing such platbands, the increased load on the wall is taken into account and made more powerful.

Polyurethane compares favorably with other platband materials. This is due to the fact that its use does not allow the problems described above, and its characteristics make it possible to create additional thermal insulation. In addition, its weight is comparable to the weight of wood, which facilitates the installation of these facade parts.

Common problems

Making window platbands with your own hands is not so difficult, but some problems may arise. To avoid them, follow these tips:

• Choose boards no thicker than 400 mm and no thinner than 300 mm.
• Practice on a rough draft. It’s better not to immediately take on the complex intricacies of patterns, but to choose something less complex. A simple DIY window trim also looks very good.
• The width of the casing should be such that the ends of the wall are covered and moisture does not enter there.
• To prevent the platband from cracking over time, you need to make patterns along the structure of the wood, and not in opposition.
• When choosing a pattern, pay attention to large elements; too small details will merge in the distance and the effect will no longer be as desired.
• Before starting work, you need to calculate the financial and time costs. If you don’t want to tinker with wood and don’t have any skills in working with it, it may be easier to buy a ready-made option.
• Also, before making window frames, you can look through the Internet, look at photographs, get inspiration and decide on a model.
• A wooden frame will look awkward if the house itself is not made of wood. Even imitation timber and a purely wooden frame will be cut. For such cases, it is more advisable to choose non-wood trim options. There are many different models on the construction market.

These rules will protect you from the most common mistakes when making this decorative element.

Simple window trims. How to do? We found out that the procedure is quite understandable, the cutting itself can be difficult, but if you take the appropriate tool, practice on a sample and choose a simple pattern, then the result in the end will please you.

Also, do-it-yourself window trims are also economical, since making them to order costs a craftsman from 3,000 to 15,000 rubles per window.

Hand jigsaw

The tool has a fairly simple design and low cost. A jigsaw is a U-shaped metal structure with a mechanism for securing and adjusting the saw blade (Photo). Today, hand-held jigsaws are available for sale, the frame of which is made of sheet metal and pipes.

Hand jigsaw

A modern manual jigsaw is equipped with a mechanism that allows you to secure files, creating different planes for sawing. However, the tool has a number of disadvantages, the main one of which is rapid overheating and wear of the saw blades. Therefore, we recommend purchasing several dozen files at once.

We also recommend buying a vice or clamps - the workpiece must be well secured. For interior work (for example, cutting out an oval or circle), you will need a drill whose radius should be slightly larger than the width of the file. It is also worth purchasing or making your own auxiliary board, which will protect the table and help position the workpiece as conveniently as possible for the operator.

We determine the required dimensions of the future ornament.

It should be remembered that for house carvings you should not choose sketches with small details. Small elements will reduce the durability of carved products and will be lost against the large background of the facade, since house carvings look beautiful upon a holistic inspection of the building, from a distance.

The size of a separately located ornament is determined by the place where it will be located. And here, I think, you will not have any difficulties.

Therefore, I would like to focus on ornaments in which the pattern is repeated several times, the so-called ribbon ornaments. Such ornaments are used to decorate the piers of roof slopes and eaves

To place a pattern in a ribbon ornament, it is necessary to determine the width of the pattern in order to place a whole number of them at a given length. Those. the distance at which the ribbon ornament will be placed must be divided into X equal parts, the size of which will correspond to the width of the pattern.

This calculation is done quite simply:

• The total length of the ornament, for example 5365 mm;

• Desired (approximate) width of the pattern, for example 105 mm

We divide the total length by the length of our pattern.

In our example, 5365 / 105 = 51.09 pcs. - it turns out to be a fractional number. Now you need to take an integer amount close to the calculated one, either 51 or 52.

Then we divide the total length by the accepted number of patterns and get the exact width of the pattern.

For example: for an even quantity – 5365 / 52 = 103.17 mm.

Now we return to the graphic editor and change the width of our pattern to the calculated value. Notice that the height has automatically changed. If this is not the case, then your block has been removed.

Figure 2. Setting dimensions

The meaning of patterns

Our ancestors sought to protect themselves in everything. Embroidered clothes, carved household utensils. All this was a talisman. Homes were no exception. Even the type of wood from which the house was built was given great importance.

Unfortunately, now it is very difficult to unravel the true meaning of many elements of the ornament; you need to be a professional specialist. But some clues are given to us by chronicles and other evidence from the past.

The bird is the keeper of time. She is responsible for the past, present and future. There is a belief that birds are possessed by the spirit of a deceased ancestor. And in Rus' they took the veneration of ancestors very seriously. To respect the spirit of the deceased and protect one’s home from harm, images of birds were applied to the frames.

The sun is life, it scares away evil spirits with its light. And the more rays it has, the stronger the amulet. In addition to its protective properties, the sun brings peace and tranquility to the home.

Protective symbols were used on the platbands

So, the decoration of the platbands is amazing. They depicted symbols that had hardwired properties. Our ancestors attached great importance to them. But, unfortunately, for a long time the art of creating platbands was forgotten. And a large amount of useful information is lost. Today, many craftsmen are restoring this craft with great difficulty.

Craft Basics

If you look at some photos of the works, you can clearly see that the authors used several methods of wood processing at once - when making various elements of decor or the exterior of buildings, flat-relief patterns with raw edges are rarely found, which means more than one or two technologies are used.

To begin getting acquainted with the basics of the craft, let’s remember how each of us held a jigsaw in our hands and cut figures out of planks or plywood. This is called the simplest slotted thread. More complex jobs will require more tools than a jigsaw and a dozen spare files, but the principle remains the same.

Features of the sawing process

Doing the job requires good lighting. It is advisable to prepare the tools in one convenient place under the right hand, without cluttering the space with unnecessary details.

Sawing should begin with the internal elements of the design applied from the stencil. To perform slotting work on plywood, holes are first made in some places on the contour.

When cutting with a regular hand jigsaw, hold a piece of plywood with your hands. When working with an electrical apparatus, the workpiece is fixed on a workbench or table using a vice. If you have experience working with an electric jigsaw, cutting is easy and quick; As a result, the lines are smooth, neat, requiring minimal subsequent sanding.

The presence of stencils, a good jigsaw and the desire to start cutting - all this together can bring pleasure to the work process and the result both to the master himself and to loved ones or customers.