I used two Houseworks 8-light windows for the Studio skylights, though I had to widen the original openings in the ceiling to fit them. I painted the exterior portion Warm White by Americana. I put the board on a towel to keep the painted windows and wood ceiling from being scuffed as I worked.
The windows don’t come with window inserts, so I cut inserts from acrylic sheet.
To hold the window insert in place, I framed the interior with strip wood. This was easiest to do before installing the ceiling board permanently. I left it natural to blend with the ceiling treatment. I sanded the wood smooth and sealed with satin varnish before cutting the pieces to fit.
I then added flat trim around the window openings, also natural with satin varnish. I tried to cut them as best as I could with the Easy-Cutter. Being that there is no paint to disguise the slight gaps at the corners, I’ll just have to live with it. I suppose a little wood filler might help…I’ll have to pick some up next time I’m at the hardware store.
From the outside…
And, from the inside.
I have the half round trim for the dividing wall cut and painted; the trim that will hide the gap above the wall is also cut and sealed. Neither is installed yet.
