![]() Position the 4x4s that will act as the legs. Use a ratchet to insert the hex lag screws. You will want to position the holes where the screws will go into the 4×4 legs. ![]() Using a 3/4″ wood paddle bit, pre-drill enough to countersink (or hide) the head of the hex lag screws. Pre-drill four holes on the top of the top 4×4 (2 on each end). Pick your favorite side of each 4×4 and place them face down. Once your boards are dry, bring them outside. Since it’s a little bit thicker, it’ll take a little more arm power to get the excess stain off than a normal stain wood.Ĭheck often for drips and make sure your stain is blending well as you work on different sections. Work in small sections, quickly rubbing the stain on and off. It also dries quickly, which means you have to work faster. The outdoor stain is a lot thicker (and harder to work with) than a typical stain. If you’re not going to go back, you can grab a small craft paintbrush to quickly get the stain inside the pocket holes. If you’re going to go back at the end and fill the pocket holes with wood putty, then you don’t need to worry about staining those. Then sand with 120, 180, and 220-grit sandpaper for a smooth finish. Quickly hit the edges and side with the pocket holes with 80 grit sandpaper and then spend more time on the side without the pocket holes. Fill any holes or imperfections with stainable wood putty. Remove any remaining stickers/staples from the ends of the boards. Before drilling, pick out the pretty side of each board and then drill the pocket holes on the non-pretty side. Drill two pocket holes on either end of each 1×4 and 1×6. Step 4: drill pocket holesĭrill a pocket hole on either end of your 1x2s. ![]() If you are securing your privacy wall to fit a particular space like we did, bring your 4x4s outside and make sure that your 4×4 frame will fit. We kept our two posts the full 96″, the top 4×4 was 87″, and then we cut all the rest of our boards to 80″. There are chemicals in the treated boards that you don’t want to breathe in when you create sawdust. When cutting your 4x4s, be sure to wear a mask. Pressure-treated lumber will last longer outdoors (40+ years!) compared to non-treated common board, which is generally expected to last about 5-10 years when used outside. If you live in a very humid climate or expect your privacy wall to get wet a lot, I would recommend using pressure-treated boards for everything. Note: aside from the 4x4s, we used non-treated common boards to save money on this project. We waited about 2 weeks before starting our project. If you don’t want to wait that long, wait until they are at least dry to touch (a few days – a week). If possible, bring your 4x4s home and let them dry out for 1-3 months. You want to choose boards that are as straight as possible and have grain patterns that will look good together. If you need tips on selecting the best boards, check out our guide to buying wood. Select your boards at your local home improvement store. Just remember that 4x4s are actually 3.5″ wide! Step 2: get your boards I will put our exact measurements below, but you can easily adjust to fit your space. New to DIY? Download our free 5 Steps to Getting Start with DIY guide! Step 1: measure your spaceĭetermine where you would like to place your privacy wall and measure for the exact dimensions you need. New to DIY? Check out our post on beginner woodworking tools to determine which tools to get!
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