How to build a DIY Privacy Lattice Fence

This week I continue my backyard series with a Privacy Lattice Fence. It’s a project that brings a little more privacy for your family. A perfect DIY project for all of our weekend warriors.
Supplies:
1x4x8
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4’x8’ Lattice
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4x4 Pressure treated wood
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TimberLOK 8”
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TimberLOK 4”
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Spax Powerlags ¼ x 5”
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Tool list:
Craftsman Cordless Nailer 18 gauge
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Wood Hand Saw
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Rustoleum Spray paint ( 7 cans)
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Rustoleum Comfort Grip
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Circular Saw
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Impact Driver
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Music:
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Musician: Dural
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Music: Voyage
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Music: Tuesday
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Music: Mystic
Musician: Jeff Kaale
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[@carolmontalto622]

Fabulous video! Detailed clearly explaining each step. And for me as a single homeowner naming and explaining what tools to use their purpose is so important to me. I have heavy plastic weatherproof my carport and this fall plan to upgrade to lattice panels. Thank you. Carol

[@BaileyBuilt]

So glad I was able to help! Good luck with your next project!

[@LyRiCss718]

Great Idea! i think i would have painted it first before mounting it to the fence.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching! Good luck with your next project!

[@lynnhassy9803]

Ahh finally, for months I was looking for a decent video on lattice fences.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks Lynn! Glad you found it helpful!

[@abazindiaye1153]

Wow! Must have had a fight with neighbours at the end of the project! Half of the paint went into neighbours.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. You know the spray cans have great flow control. Once you get used to using them there is not a lot of overspray at all.

[@abazindiaye1153]

@@BaileyBuilt oh ok. Good to know 🙂 thanks!

[@stevenocita1502]

Yeah I bet the neighbor loved the overspray color.

[@88kwthomas]

​@@BaileyBuiltDude, just admit you're a clown for dumping all that paint over the fence instead of giving incorrect advice

[@BaileyBuilt]

@@88kwthomas Thanks for watching. Best of luck with your next project.

[@KrissySaturday]

This is exactly what I've been looking for! Wasn't in my top search results but thankfully the YT algorithm eventually brought me to your video. I need this in my yard! Great video! The fence looks great!

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thank you! I'll have to take a look at my keywords to see if I can get it to move up in the search. Good luck with your project!

[@ashleym4084]

Great project! Thank you for sharing!

[@BaileyBuilt]

Your welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@esteemedenergy]

Nice job, looks great.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Indylimburg]

Looks good. I have a few areas where I've been wanting to do something similar. I might try this. Thanks

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. I hope it helps!

[@prncesslayla]

Thank you for this detailed video! 🙂

[@BaileyBuilt]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@ameliabrown1731]

Looks nice!❤❤

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thank you!

[@kevinzacarias91]

Great ideas thanks for uploading

[@BaileyBuilt]

You're welcome! Good luck with your next project!

[@Legacy_125]

I kept thinking why didn’t he place a cardboard to prevent overspray in the neighbors yard. If I came out and saw black paint all over my furnishings I would be very upset.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching! Fortunately for us, the type of spray can that I used has a very short throw. Overspray is not a problem if, you hold the can back at the correct distance from your project.

[@DarthMajora]

Extra privacy. Neighbors can't see into your yard if they can't see out of their windows lol

[@isaiahclark8924]

You sir have a great voice for videos. Also, excellent editing and music choices. Top notch content!

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@andrewschmidt8584]

Came to the comments to say perfect news anchor inflection. 😆

[@victorleon3280]

Did your neighbors complain of overspray? I probably would have painted before installing and then spot paint if needed. Good video.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Hi Victor. The spray cans have great flow control and a very short throw distance. Once you get used to using them there is not a lot of overspray at all.

[@309dill]

what dud they say about you building on to their fence???

[@adriennespecht6288]

Has anyone ever told you you have the perfect news voice? Please tell me that’s your main job lol. Thanks for the informative video you can’t get any better than that. I’ll definitely be using your video to try to build my own.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thank you! Best of luck with your next project. I am sure your fence will turn out great!

[@halawyeyaytakesnaydqsn12]

Finally found what i am looking for. I am not sure if we have to build the frames, bc there are lattice fences that comes with the frames. Yours looks steady though. Thank you! your fence look amazing.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching! Yes, some stores offer them pre-built. The height I wanted wasn't sold in the store that I went to so, I decided to build my own. Good luck with the project!!

[@brittanymcdonaldbarr1106]

You have a wonderful speaking voice for the camera! Thanks for the descriptive video.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching! Good luck with your next project.

[@jwd0808]

A bit of an odd installation. He could have gotten the same result with 1/2 the height of the lattice and would have saved a lot of money as well. And Definitely should have painted before installation.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Sure, you can do the half sheet if you are only attempting to lift the height. For this project, I also wanted to accomplish masking the fact that there were fence pickets that were different heights. I choose the full sheets because aesthetically it made it more appealing for it to be uniformed all the way down the fence.

[@duckmann5000]

Great Job ⭐️🇺🇸

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thank you! It was a fun project!

[@robynhagedorn3158]

Wow -this looks very professional much like your voice 👍🏻 ☺️

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thank you for watching!

[@gloriamarquez5365]

Just found this april2022iwant to cover the front of my old 4ft. Chain link fence I got in front of my home ..including the double gates... Gonna use PVC lattice small square pattern ..

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching!

[@cherylgoulet2472]

18 g nails are not for exterior use. They will rust quickly. They are galvanized only to keep them together. As soon as they separate, they are compromised. Just something to keep in mind.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching!

[@allenlilly9466]

18 ga stainless are made for exterior use.

[@kennethfannin165]

Bet the neighbor loved those screws sticking out!

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. I hope it helps you with your next project.

[@bigdaddy-go5jn]

😄😄

[@88kwthomas]

What a rocket head painting over the top of the fence like that.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. Best of luck with your next project.

[@timlemasters3713]

Could I ask why the first panel overhangs the others at the bottom . One other thing I would be concerned with is the over spray getting on the niehbors things. Looks good my friend..

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. The existing fence had fence panels of different heights. My design allowed for a uniform look all the way across the fence line of sight. I started on the left edge of my view from the living room and continued from there. As for overspray, I recommend the spray can because it did a good job of targeting the area where the paint coverage and distance.

[@michellepryer7495]

I was going to use empty spray bottle but this may be better

[@BaileyBuilt]

Let me know how it works for you! Good luck with your project!

[@carelesswhisper1148]

That's kool I love it, but I would have painted it before putting it up both sides, and I would have cut them in half length wise , think I will do that, I've been looking for years on how to do a fence made out of lattice, ty very much think I will use a paint brush instead..

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching! Good luck with your project!

[@xenalopez126]

Lmao the kid in the back with their own tools 😂

[@rustybogans2508]

Securing something that size to an existing fence post that’s definitely compromised by the look of the lean towards the end of the yard i imagine it wouldn’t be good idea. Is it still standing? I did like the look of the lattice overspray on the old fence and neighbours house though. Pretty sweet job

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching! Yes, it has held up nicely. The posts at the end of the original fence have a slightly different placement due to the flower bed. The fence has survived a number of strong storms and some fairly heavy winds. Good luck on your next project!

[@danielelmore1252]

Looks good, the size difference for that first lattice box would drive me nuts. As well as knowing the entire thing isn't painted, such as the side against the fence, top and bottom.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching! In the case where you would like the back side of the lattice painted you could always do that before attaching it. The top and bottom of the lattice are covered at the same time you paint the face. Good luck with your project!

[@danielleterry2331]

Hope the over spray didn’t get on neighbors house 😂 but thanks for vid been wanting a fence for years but the cost was holding me back I have .68 of a acre going to start buying the lattice and posts so that can be my fall project when weather has me shut down at work

[@BaileyBuilt]

Fortunately for me, the technique I used for spraying didn't cause any overspray on the project. I'm glad you found the video helpful, Let me know if you have any questions as you begin to work on your project! Good luck!

[@gregoryjohnson9066]

I would have stained and painted the screen prior to mounting it just seems a waste of spray paint but........a good buzz could come of that.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching!

[@godisgreat4096]

Nice job with fence built. I hope the brown paint did not get on neighbors house. I would have put a cardboard behind. Or paint before affixing to posts. Aside from paint...a great idea.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching!

[@methsonhthila4341]

I'm thinking of doing this as my privacy fence cuz fences are so crazy expensive

[@BaileyBuilt]

Good luck with your project! It's a fun project.

[@IvonLopezArt]

Overall I think you did a good job BUT I wouldn’t like you as a neighbor after spraying all that paint on my walls. I could see the overspray going beyond the fence. You could have painted the fence before installing it. Also, I may be wrong, but the screws seemed very long. If so, most likely they’re protruding out on your neighbors side.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. Best of luck with your next project!

[@zaneblane8160]

​@@BaileyBuilt...did the screws poke out the back? Need to know before i buy. Thx!

[@BaileyBuilt]

@@zaneblane8160 No, The screws go into the 4x4 post. You will need to get the correct length.

[@Tovii2022]

He could have set up a plastic barrier behind the lattice.

[@SJtoobsox]

Will the old post support the new weight? What about when old fence needs to be replaced

[@BaileyBuilt]

Yes, the old post does share the weight. Remember I attached the new post to the old post. You could also dig holes for the new post as well. Good luck with your project!

[@Whirlpool_Watertaurus]

What if I need like 4 feet of lattice above the fence line? Unfortunately our neighbors have like an 11 foot tall foundation(I wish I was exaggerating) that looks over our fence line into our backyard. How do I work the sizing in order for my flimsy fence not to be too top heavy during high wind? Thanks!

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching! I would look at getting the longer 4x4 treated post. You can attach them with the same lag screws then you can simply install the lattice right at the top of their fence line to give you privacy. Good luck with your project!

[@brewster102]

9:54 Painting lattice is on the frustrating side--lots of waste. I once made a trough out of sheet plastic, filling it with stain and submerging the lattice into it and letting the excess drip back into it.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. Yes that sounds like quite a undertaking but, I bet it looked great1

[@Sunshinesniles]

Thank you for your time. However I was waiting for more directions instead it seemed like a video of spray painting which isn't what I wS trying to learn but I appreciate your video thank uou

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching! Good luck with your next project!

[@Sunshinesniles]

@@BaileyBuilt thank you I learn alot from your video and watching so thank you

[@AyalasBand]

How are these hilding up??

[@BaileyBuilt]

They are holding up well. Ivy has grown along the lattice and it really look nice. Good luck with your next project!

[@yomaimartinez]

Hello Bailey, How did you attach the 4x4 to the existing fence ?

[@BaileyBuilt]

I used Spax powerlag bolts. They have a recessed head and come in a variety of lengths. They worked great. There is a link to them in the video description.

[@jfranc0799]

one thing, you could have cut each lattice in half and mount them higher. would have saved some on materials

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching!

[@thisjustin6150]

I'm planning a similar project but but confused by a few of the choices...why would you install and then paint it? Also...if you only wanted to extend the fence by a a foot why did you use the entire 4 foot panel? Was it so you didn't hae to install it directly onto the fence? But you did it with the 4x4s...

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. Yes, I used this large section do to the fact that the fence panels were of various heights when we moved in. The large panel gave a uniformed looked and it also provided a great backdrop for plants as well. Good luck!

[@2nostromo]

what are the dimples for. I don't live in the usa but see these funny textured posts in many usa videos

[@DanielRuiz-oz4ts]

what was the cost for material in this project? looks good.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching! I will have to sit down and calculate the cost.

[@sharoncourt75]

Is this wood lattice or plastic?

[@BaileyBuilt]

@@sharoncourt75 This particular project I used wood.

[@BaileyBuilt]

@@sharoncourt75 It's wood

[@YORKNATION]

do we need a permit to use lattice fences? especially if is just one side

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. I would check with your local code enforcement dept to find out.

[@FA-wf2lw]

Should of draped a tarp or something over the other side. How much did it cost you to remove the over spray the neighbor's house .

[@BaileyBuilt]

The beauty of these spray paints is that there is not much overspray. The nozzle really controls how much the paint travels.

[@saggiestar5579]

Do you have hoa's? Cuz I'm trying to create something for my backyard as well. I have vinyl fence in but I'm on a slope a little bit so people walk by my house cuz I'm near the common area and you can see my whole yard. And I want to put up something like this but I don't want to get in trouble.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching! Try the spray cans they are really controlled for small projects. Good luck!

[@zig6287]

Is the border on the lattice necessary

[@BaileyBuilt]

You could build this without the border but, I wanted it to be very sturdy and I also like the slean look across the top as well.

[@lorihoffman7299]

What about a cement block fence that needs privacy?

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching! Yes, this will work on a cement block wall as well. The lag screws included in the supply list will attach to several wall surfaces.

[@sabrinajones6473]

I wish I would of seen this 3 yrs ago.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching! I hope it helps you with a future project!

[@GoodDay-pk5hl]

Looks good but wouldn't it be easier to paint before you put up? A lot of paint is going to neighbor's yard and patchy paint splotches on your existing fence and the back of lattice on neighbor's side...

[@BaileyBuilt]

The beauty of using the spray is that as long as your distance from the fence is accurate you won't need to worry about much overspray.

[@BaileyBuilt]

@E U The other side has a natural wood finish.

[@bgs03548]

Won’t that natural wood rot quicker without paint? Your project is exactly what I want to build for climbing roses. Thank you!

[@ShaleAudio]

Hope the neighbors didn't catch too much overspray on their windows

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. No, if you hold the spray can at a proper distance there isn't an issue with overspray.

[@Ali-vj6we]

That paint is spraying onto your neighbors things

[@akiradavis4782]

He sounds like a news anchor

[@BaileyBuilt]

yes, I am lol Thanks

[@tamzsar7456]

The pieces of lumber on the backside of the lattice is a total waste. You could have bolted the lattice straight to the 4x4 and trimmed it out with the 1x4 on the front.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching!

[@greeneyez484]

I’m sure you got spray paint all over your neighborhoods house 😱🤦🏼‍♀️

[@maxdonoghue8935]

I was thinking the same thing

[@lionfromjam7282]

Hope no cars parked on the other side! I guarantee mist flew nextdoor.

[@jimforgrave6365]

Why not paint the rest of the old fence that was behind it? All those Grey missed spots showing thru must look like ass. With all that weight on the old fence, I give it 3 years before it starts leaning and sagging

[@laurabarraza2223]

With all that spray paint you should be wearing a mask. I wouldn't mind seeing what the other side of that fence, on your neighbor side.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching!

[@fxxs8182]

@@BaileyBuilt yeah i was wondering if your neighbor had an issue with your paint getting all over their yard. Should've done your painting first it seems.

[@BaileyBuilt]

@@fxxs8182 Thanks for watching

[@hecksespn9074]

That over spray is horrible but the rest came out legit!

[@BaileyBuilt]

No worry about overspray with using cans.

[@TimBrydges1978]

Not sure why you didnt paint before mounting the panels. Id never paint a project that big with spray paint, get a gallon can and an air sprayer.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. I can appreciate your advice. For this project in particular, I wanted to test out a project this size with a new spray paint. Good luck with your next project.

[@maxdonoghue8935]

You missed quite a few spots with the spray paint

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching!

[@31secondsorthereabouts86]

Woooh John Barnes has let himself go.....

[@srastafari369]

U got it on your neighbor house?

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. THere was no overspray due to the type of spray I used. The cans have a very short and targeted range. It worked great.

[@robeccs]

Looks incomplete to me. Needs something on the bottom half.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching!

[@djgrandedanxingentertainme5174]

How much you expend on material

[@BaileyBuilt]

It has been a little while since shooting this video and prices have risen quite a bit. I would head to your local hardware website and you may have a better idea of the cost that way. Hope this helps.

[@scratchingthesurface5589]

Did news anchoring not work out? 😅

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching! This is a hobby of mine that I have always enjoyed doing on the weekends. I share my project here with others to help give them ideas for DIY projects.

[@ewes1541]

Wow you mounted this to your neighbors posts? Hope you got the ok..... I’d be pissed if you did that and then sprayed into my yard....

[@BaileyBuilt]

Yes, we put brand new pressure treated post in as part of the build. I wanted to make sure the over rigidity of the fence was solid. Thanks for watching!

[@kking4272]

But only about 2 feet of "privacy" was added, 3/4 of the lattice panel is under the top of the fence.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Yes, in this particular caseI was adding the lattice because the fence had panels that were a variety of different heights. This method allowed for a more finished look as the entire fence now stands at the same height. Good luck with you next project!

[@brendamartin7643]

Spraying on your neighbors windows.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. You know with the technology of the new sprayer tips there isn't much in the way of overspray. Good luck with your project.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching!

[@susanarodriguez5710]

I liked before you spray it

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching!

[@stufraser8616]

Paint before it goes on 😂 ur neighbors cant have been v happy w you

[@Eagles25]

Crazy to spray with a rattle can. Better off using a roller and a gallon of good paint. No way that looks good with 1 coat!

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. The new sprayer nozzle work great. It has a really nice and controlled nozzle now.

[@sr-sr592]

seriously whats the need for the frame on the backside. It can be screwed into the 4x4. Also the where the 2 lattice meet it can be covered by a single strip. Just not a well thought out project. Good utility though

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. I wanted to reinforce the full frame mainly because there were a variety of different board heights on the fence. This gave it a clean look as well as a sturdy frame. Best of luck with your next project!

[@adickurig]

Step one. Do not paint it a dark color.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. Best of luck with your next project.

[@notengospacebar]

Why would you not paint lattice a dark color?

[@adickurig]

@@notengospacebar It makes them almost see through negating the privacy effect. A lighter color will reflect more light at the viewer and obscure your vision.

[@kennethfannin165]

I’m sure none of that over spray got on the neighbors window!

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. The spray cans I used to paint the fence have a very short throw distance. You will find that you won't have very much overspray. It's much different than using an HVLP sprayer. Hope this helps.

[@SG-uj8tj]

The height of the panels isn't even the same, it's off.. All the overspray from painting is going to your neighbors house, it will paint his windows/house.. Not cool. This should of been painted indoors.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. For us, it was the answer to uneven fence panels that were there when we moved in. Plants have grown over the lettuce and it looks great. The neighbor loves it too! Good luck with your next project!

[@JP-1969]

Makes zero sense. Neighbor can see through the lattice 🙄

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching!

[@lionfromjam7282]

It's all psychological.

[@ELTarTree]

Not really a DIY Lattice as the lattice was pre bought

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching! Yes, I try to find ways for the weekend warrior to be able to do projects around the house.

[@hecksespn9074]

The spray paint was extremely cringy!

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. Good luck with your next project.

[@thisismyname720]

Oh my goodness. Bad relationship with neighbor eh. And you sprayed paint all over their side of that property line. Guess we know who the problem neighbor is.

[@StallionFernando]

Yeah not to mention how crap and poorly built the fence looks, could have painted the fence before putting it up. Either way, horrible video.

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching. Our neighbors actually love it. Plants grew over it and it really turned out beautifully. Good luck with your next project!

[@BaileyBuilt]

Thanks for watching.@@StallionFernando