![]() ![]() We also attached the small part (see below) to the existing post on the patio for stability. ![]() Next, we attached the end pieces to the large 8′ piece using the 3″ screws. My grandfather is watching out the window giving directions. Of course, I got stuck cleaning everything up. We used the same steps to create the other two lattice privacy panels.īy this time, he is getting annoyed with all my pictures I am taking because I keep stopping and saying, “wait, I need a picture of that!” I really did help, but in between pictures. This is an inexpensive way to get privacy easily and quickly! If you have a deck or patio that faces a grumpy neighbor, you could definitely make one of these DIY backyard privacy screens and just cut your frame and lattice to the size you need. Isn’t he is funny? □ We ended up making 3 privacy screens to hide the air conditioner units so the next one, required cutting. My dad said in the middle of this project, “why do I want to share all my secrets with these people? I don’t even know them!” hehe. 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 and diy lattice privacy screen on a deck 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. #Decorative designed vinyl lattice panels how toLast 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. A DIY backyard privacy screen is easy to make, decorative and can be used on a patio, deck or anywhere outdoors. ![]()
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