Here is a great how to project originally written by Bev Bell from Home Hardware. (original article)
Repurpose leftover deckALL mesh skirting into a privacy screen that looks great outdoors or indoors.
What you’ll need
Tools
- saw 1063-815
- stapler 1072-172
- caulking gun 2034-122
- scissors 4464-323
- drill 1239-121
- clamps (4) 1022-627
Material
- 1 x 4 pine (90′)
- 1 1/4″ screws (36)
- construction adhesive 2030-475
- hinges (6) 2408-102
- stencil: shown Peony 1682-702
- paint: shown Beauti-Tone exterior latex flat black 1835-447
- deckALL mesh skirting: shown cedar tone 2610-231
- spray adhesive 2020-075
- foam roller kit 1656-407
Here’s How
- Cut mesh to desired size for three panels.
- Stencil one side of mesh with the Peony stencil.
- Spray the back of stencil with spray adhesive and position it at the top, middle section of the mesh.
- Use a dry roll technique with a foam roller. To dry roll, roll the roller in paint and remove most of the paint by rolling on paper towels, then lightly roller over stencil.
- Reposition stencil, and repeat until each mesh panel is covered.
- Lay two “B” pieces of wood between two “A” pieces of wood and clamp.
- Stretch and staple a mesh panel in place.
- Apply a bead of construction adhesive on top of mesh and frame. • Overlay the front frame pieces. Drill and fasten with screws.
- Repeat the process for the other two panels.
- Attach three hinges on each panel so panels swing in opposite directions.
- Finish frames as desired.
Bev Bell, Creative Director for Home Hardware’s paint and Home Products Division, is a well-known colour-marketing expert. Bev brings tremendous enthusiasm, taste and experience to the task of inspiring Home customers to want to do more – and giving them the confidence to know that they can.
