![]() Note how we staggered the screws, this is very important according to my daddio! Inexpensive backyard privacy ideas Don’t be shy with your screws either and be sure to stagger them to prevent them from warping. You want the side that you will see to be pretty, you do not want to be looking at screws! Look at my cute dad, he thinks I’m crazy :). Use your stainless steel 1 5/8″ (or whatever size you choose) to attach the pine to the lattice. You will basically be cutting 2 pieces of 1×4’s for each side. Layout your frame (1×4 pine pieces cut to size), place your lattice on top and then add 1×4’s again on top of your lattice. ![]() You are essentially going to sandwich the lattice screen between your frame creating a lattice panel. Next step, I painted the 1×4’s before we assembled the privacy screen We used 8 x 1 – 5/8″ screws to create the lattice patio screen and used 10 x 3″ screws to attach the privacy screen to the existing post on the patio. We purchased plastic/PVC lattice from Home Depot (you can now order online!) OR you can get this Stylish vinyl brand from Lowes (order online!) You will need to use stainless steel screws so they do not rust. We needed to make 3 lattice vinyl fence privacy screens so we started with the 8′ section first. We used 1×4 pine as our frame that I painted white prior to starting the project. Our DIY Lattice Fence Installation Processįirst, paint your “frame” before assembling the lattice. So lets get started with the tutorial of how you can make your own DIY backyard privacy screen. I love how this lattice privacy fence had a planters box on the top, so pretty! He is definitely a person that can duplicate things if he sees a picture. My dad thought the solution was to hang the privacy lattice from the gutters above with hooks but the man only thinks in practicality, not in aesthetics. So I showed him some pictures of ideas for privacy on a patio that my mom and I liked in order to get his brain in “design” mode. I love tutorials that I find online but especially love the visual tutorials, so I decided to create this post using mostly pictures. Google and Pinterest have so many lattice vinyl fence ideas and I happy to say that ours is trending on Pinterest :). I have updated this post to share the most recent information regarding the affiliate links I have shared below as well. I cannot believe the amount of emails I received asking for a tutorial on how we built the lattice vinyl fence and privacy screen. As I mentioned last week, this happens to be my mom’s outdoor patio space so we are trying to “beautify” it for her. ![]() Last week I posted our patio makeover and showed you how to repair an old cracked cement patio. How to build a lattice DIY privacy screen This post has been updated recently 2022 as our backyard privacy screen project was done at our old house. *This post may contain affiliate links for your shopping pleasure. Do you have ugly ac units, trash cans or looking for screening cheap ways to block neighbors? Thankfully, we like our neighbors (knock on wood) but we have two large ac units that are at the end of my mom’s patio so we decided to make a simple and inexpensive lattice privacy screen. Today I am sharing how to build a DIY backyard privacy screen or lattice fence on a budget with my dad. Except as contained in the written limited warranty, Universal Consumer Products, Inc., does not provide any other warranty, either express or implied, and shall not be liable for any damages, including consequential damages.A DIY backyard privacy screen is easy to make, decorative and can be used on a patio, deck or anywhere outdoors. The consumer or contractor should take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of everyone involved in the project, including, but not limited to, wearing the appropriate safety equipment. The consumer assumes all risks and liability associated with the construction or use of this product. Any construction or use of the product must be in accordance with all local zoning and/or building codes. The diagrams and instructions in this brochure are for illustrative purposes only and are not meant to replace a licensed professional. Place fasteners 24" apart for best results.Use #8 stainless steel sheet metal screws to maintain the beauty of your project.If the lattice bows, loosen attaching screws and make sure you have allowed enough gap for expansion and contraction.Under deck, install wooden blocks or stakes as support points if none are available.Drill holes and hang through both molding and panel.Īlong the sides and bottom, drill holes and but screws through the molding only.Īllow a 1/4" gap on all sides for expansion with cap and divider moldings. Do not tighten all the way to allow for expansion and contraction.Īlong the top, drill and fasten every 24". Just follow these easy tips to install your lattice with ease. Even beginners will find Veranda Plastic Lattice easy to install.
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