what material would work for this?
I want to construct a faux headboard to block off the window above the bed in my RV. (It's not an emergency access window, there is another window near the bed, and this window is annoying.) I'm going...
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Cummins12V98 wrote:coolmom42 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:coolmom42 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
A picture of the window would help.
It's like every other RV window. Black frame, tinted glass. In this case, wider than tall, approx 2'tall and 3' wide. In the back of the RV.
Ok then cut a 1/2” pc of plywood to the size you like. Remove 4 screws from the frame on four corners. Now layout the screw pattern on the plywood and drill holes so the plywood holes align with the window frame holes. Use same diameter screws but 1/2” longer then attach plywood. Now cover with whatever you want.
Other option is to apply a 1x4 horizontally along top and bottom with a 45 angle on top of each board. Apply two boards to back of plywood to align with the two attached to the window frame so they will drop and lock into each other. This is called a “French Cleat”.
Add your covering to plywood and simply drop into place.
Paint the back of everything black.
The French cleat is a great option for hanging.
If I were to go the route you suggested, with the French cleat hangers... how do I find a place to screw the 1x4 to the wall? How does one locate wall "studs" in a RV?
Like I mentioned use the existing screw holes in the window frame. You said it was a standard window so I would assume there are screws on the inside that hold it in place???
Got it.
