This step by step diy project is about how to build a trellis. Building garden trellis is easy, especially if you use professional woodworking plans and you invest in quality materials. If you want to grow climbing plants or you just want to create privacy screens, we recommend you to pay attention to our instructions. Choose a proper design for your needs and adjust it to suit your needs.
There are so many designs and shapes you could choose form, that we really recommend you to take a look over the rest of our projects. Building basic trellis requires a small investment but quality materials and proper tools. Use weather resistant lumber, such as pine, cedar or redwood. Set the trellis into the ground and attach it to a wall or supporting it with a diagonal brace. See all my Premium Plans HERE.
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How to Build a Trellis
Building a trellis
Cut & Shopping Lists
- A – 2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 84” long, 2 pieces of 1×1 lumber – 96″ long POSTS
- B – 11 pieces of 1×1 lumber – 38 3/4″ long, 1 piece – 14 3/4″ long SUPPORTS
- C – 6 pieces of 1×1 lumber – 15 3/4″ long, 3 pieces – 13 1/2″ long, 1 piece – 6 3/4″ long SUPPORTS
- D – 17 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 13 1/4″ long TRIMS
- 10 pieces of 1×1 lumber – 8 ft
- 6 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 8 ft
- 2 1/2″ screws
- 1 5/8″ screws
- 1 1/4″ screws
- wood filler
- wood glue
- stain/paint
Tools
Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square
Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander, Post-hole digger
Time
One weekend
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Building garden trellis
Building the vertical supports
The first step of the woodworking project is to build the vertical supports for the garden trellis. Use 1×2 lumber for the sides components and 1×1 lumber for the middle components. Take accurate measurements and use a good circular saw to get a professional result. Smooth the cut edges with sandpaper and remove the residues.
Fitting the horizontal supports
Continue the woodworking project is to attach the horizontal supports to the trellis. Use 1×1 lumber to build the supports and take accurate measurements before making the cuts. Drill pilot holes and insert 1 1/4″ screws into the vertical supports.
Fitting the rest of the supports
One of the last steps of the project is to attach the rest of the components to the frame of the trellis. Align the components with great care and drill pilot holes before inserting the screws, to get the job done in a professional manner.
Building the decorative elements
In order to enhance the look of the trellis, we recommend you to build the V-shaped components. Cut both ends of the 1×1 components at 45 degrees and lock them together using finishing nails. Add waterproof glue to the joints an remove the excess.
How to build a trellis
Last but not least, you have to take care of the finishing touches. Therefore, fill the holes and the cracks with wood filler and let it dry out for several hours, before sanding the surface with 120-grit sandpaper.
Top Tip: Protect the wooden components from rot by applying several coats of paint. Choose colors that match the design of the rest of your property, as to enhance the look of the octagon table.
This woodworking project was about how to build a trellis. If you want to see more outdoor plans, we recommend you to check out the rest of our step by step projects.
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