DIY Lattice Screen

Step 1

Measure

Determine the measurements of the area where you want to build a lattice screen. Next, measure the lattice piece and mark it for cutting.

Step 2

Cut

Cut your lattice to size with a circular saw. In this project, the lattice was cut to 42" wide x 72" tall.

Step 3

Cut

Take three of the 1 x 3 eight-foot pieces and measure and cut two of them to measure 72" long. Next cut the remaining 1 x 3 eight-foot pieces into two 43 1/2" pieces. These four pieces will build the frame for the lattice.

Step 4

Assemble

Assemble the frame for the lattice with a screw gun, using 1 5/8" deck screws.

Step 5

Trim

To ensure that the lattice will fit the frame, place the lattice inside the frame on the ground. Trim any excess lattice if necessary. You will actually be attaching the lattice piece later on.

Step 6

Build

Now you’ll need to build the back of the frame so that the lattice is sandwiched in place

Take the three remaining 1 x 3 pieces and cut two of them to measure 72" long. Cut the third piece into two pieces at 38 1/2" long. Attach them to the back of the frame (as shown) using 1 5/8" screws.

Step 7

Attach

Flip the frame over and position the lattice piece inside the frame. With 1 1/4" deck screws, attach the thin fill-it strips to the top of the lattice to sandwich the lattice in between the strips and the frame.

Step 8

Attach Corner Braces

This lattice frame is now complete and ready to secure! Attach a National Hardware 2 1/2″ Corner Brace to all four sides of the frame for stability.

Step 9

Paint (Optional)

Paint or stain the lattice screen as desired. You could also simply seal the screen with polyurethane to keep the original color of the wood.

Step 10

Complete

A freestanding lattice screen as this one will either need to have legs, a footing base or attach directly to the ground and/or wall. This lattice screen was attached directly to the wall and the concrete pavers.

To secure the exterior wall, cut a spacer piece out of leftover wood and attach a National Hardware 2 1/2″ Corner Brace to it and also to the wall with concrete screws.

On the bottom of the lattice, the frame secures the lattice screen using a National Hardware 2 1/2″ Corner Brace on each side. Test the screen to ensure it’s secure and add more corner braces if needed.

There are a wide variety of uses for a lattice screen!

● Hide unsightly pool pump equipment.

● Screen off the air conditioning condenser units from view.

● Keep your trash cans out of sight.

● Add shade to the back of a gazebo or patio.