How to Make Slatted Patio Screens

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Slatted patio screens can add a new dimension to your patio and can provide terrific decoration to your outdoor living space. Making slatted patio screens takes an attention to detail and a close inspection of proper angles and counting inches.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1

Determine how you want your slatted patio screens to look. Slatted patio screens are screens that are tilted at different angles to provide a more attractive outdoor living space. You might decide to use lattice at varying angles and varying colors to enhance your patio.

Step2

Get your lattice screens that are the sizes you want. You could get lattice screens that are in varying sizes to change things up a bit. Cut your lattice screens to size to make sure they're the right sizes you want.

Step3

Paint or stain your lattice work as needed in a cool, well-ventilated area. Allow them ample time to dry.

Step4

Place your lattice materials on your patio in the positions you want them. Make sure they are shaped and cut exactly how you need them to be. Make any minor cuts to your lattice panels so they are to your liking.

Step5

Secure all your slatted patio screens using galvanized nails. Galvanized nails will keep your nails from warping. Install the panels to your liking between posts. Secure your slatted patio screens to the posts using deck screws.