![]() ![]() STEP 2: CUT DOWN YOUR HORIZONTAL SLATSĮven though we won’t be using the slats until a bit later in the project, you’ll want to cut them down early so that they are ready and can continue to dry out. Ours was as wide as possible while still being able to use 8’ boards on the planter and horizontal slats. If possible, you don’t want yours to be any wider than this or you’ll need to buy 10’ boards to make everything work. Note: From outside edge to outside edge, our posts were 94.5” wide. Once you’re happy with the 4×4 placement, add water to the Quickcrete and let it dry. Check again to make sure that the posts are level and straight. Once it’s looking pretty even, pour two to three bags of Quickcrete into each of the holes. If one post is higher than the other, add or take away rock from one of the holes. We put a 2×4 on top of both the posts and then placed the level on it to see how lined up the posts were. This will help prevent the post from rotting since the post won’t be in direct contact with the wet soil.Ĭheck to see if the posts are level and straight. Once dug, add a small layer of rock to the bottom of the hole. If you are using posts that are larger than 8’ tall, look up the standard practice for your particular-sized post. You don’t want to accidentally cut a line to something important!ĭig two holes that are approximately 12” wide and 24” deep for your 4×4 posts. Prefer printable plans and visual cut lists? Grab your printable plans here!īefore digging your posts, call 811 to have someone come mark any cables that might be close to your digging area. How to Build a Wood Slat Wall with Planters ![]() 1 gallon of Cabot Semi-Sold Stain and Sealer in Black.10’x25’ construction film (for lining the planter).If you don’t have a table saw, you can get 44 1x2s instead) (22) 1x4x8 pressure-treated wood (we cut each of these into (2) 1×2 pieces.Here’s what we used for our 8ft wide and 74” tall privacy screen: Quantities may vary based on the size of your structure. New to DIY? Check out our post on beginner woodworking tools to determine which tools to get! What You’ll Need: We also have plans for matching planters without the privacy screen! Recommended Tools: The ugly corner then transforms into a beautiful feature. The solution? Hide it all with a pretty DIY wood slat privacy screen! Then take it up a notch and add a huge planter to it. The problem? It’s ugly and it can easily be seen from our DIY patio. The back of our house has some meters and pipes and serves as the place where we hide our trash cans.
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