How to Make a Lattice Wall Trellis
Having a trellis to enhance your garden will create an inviting space for guests to adore. A lattice wall trellis will allow you to grow a vine plant, such as clematis, along the trellis for added color and style. The lattice wall trellis follows a simple plan like the basic trellis, with the addition of the lattice. Lattice is a criss cross section of wood that appears to be like a wall, yet it is slotted with small diamond shaped holes. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Two 2x2-inch posts, 6 feet long
- 2x2-inch wood board, 3 feet long
- Drill
- Screwdriver
- 1-inch screws
- Two 1x1-inch strips of wood, 5 feet long
- Two 1x1-inch strips of wood, 3 feet long
- 6x3-foot lattice piece
- Instant set concrete mix
- Water
Instructions
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Drill the 3-foot boards onto the 6-foot posts to create a rectangle. Place the top 3-foot board 2 inches down from the top of the posts. The bottom 3-foot piece should be 4 inches from the bottom of the posts. Place one screw into each of the sides of the 3-foot boards. Each post will have four screws; there will be eight screws on the entire frame.
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Screw the 1x1-inch strips of wood around the inside of the frame. These will support the lattice when it is sitting upright. Place them into the posts at a depth of 1 1/2 inches from the front view of the trellis. One screw at each corner and two centered in the middle will be sufficient.
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Set the lattice piece into the frame atop the 1x1-inch border. Screw the lattice onto the frame, and set the frame upright.
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Dig two 3x4-inch holes into the ground, spaced 3 feet apart. Place the trellis posts into the holes and pour in the dry concrete mix. Pour the specified amount of water from the concrete package directions into each hole and allow them to set over night.
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Tips & Warnings
If you wish to color your trellis or stain the wood, do so before constructing. One day before you plan to build, paint or stain your wood individually so the entire piece is covered without gaps or mistakes. If you live in a humid climate, try using cedar wood for its ability to withstand decay. Or protect your wood with a stain that blocks moisture.
Use precaution when working with the drill around little kids or pets. Be sure that it is unplugged and within sight when you are not using it.
