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DIY Chevron Lattice Trellis Tutorial

Written by Cass

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It’s been unusually warm here almost all winter, so I am itching for spring to fully arrive so I can get my hands back in the dirt of my garden and eat fresh veggies and grow something amazing on the arbor we built last year. But it’s still cold, we’re still remodeling (always! see sneak peeks here), and so I’ll just keep dreaming. But I’m also dreaming of building a couple of these gorgeous lattice-style chevron trellis panels that Danielle is here to teach us to make today:
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How to Build a Chevron Lattice Trellis
by Danielle from Easter Avenue Company

Hey guys! It’s Danielle from Easter Avenue Company with an easy Chevron Lattice Tutorial.

DIY Chevron Lattice Tutorial
I wanted to add some height to this space and I knew that lattice would be an easy solution.
sketched DIY chevron lattice to add height to a garden - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic

sketch of my plans

diy chevron garden lattice tutorial - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 

SUPPLY LIST (to make 1 lattice frame)

  • 5  pressure treated 2x2x8′
  • 4  1×2 8′ pressure treated drywall strips
  • 1  box 1 1/2″ exterior galvanized finish nails
  • miter saw
  • hammer or nail gun
  • measuring tape
If you don’t have a electric miter saw, you can use a miter box.  It’ll take a litter longer but it absolutely can be done.  Here’s a miter box with the saw included for about $15.
 

COST

(5) pressure treated 2x2x8′ at $3.57 = $17.85
(4) pressure treated drywall strips at $1.27 = 5.08
(1) box finish nails = $4.47
 
total cost = $27.40 +tax (per 1 lattice frame)
About 30 bucks per frame is pretty awesome considering what an impact it can make!
 

TIME

This project took about 2-3 hours from start to finish.
 
 
supplies for building a chevron garden lattice - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
supplies for building a chevron garden lattice 2 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
supplies for building a chevron garden lattice 3 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
supplies for building a chevron garden lattice 4 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
Check to make sure your strips are straight.
Sometimes it’s slim pickens so try to find the less wonky ones in the batch.
supplies for building a chevron garden lattice 5 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
Kevin and Miles looking for the best ones.
supplies for building a chevron garden lattice 6 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
supplies for building a chevron garden lattice 7 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
Here’s our setup.
tools needed to build a chevron lattice for plants - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
You’ll want to take one drywall strip and cut two 36″ pieces.  These are the horizontal pieces that make up the top and bottom of your frame.
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 1 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
 
Next, lay the 2×2’s in place to create the vertical part of the frame.
1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 2 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
 
Lay a 36″ drywall strip (#6) across the top.
Nail the top right and top left into place.  Two or three nails for each corner is perfect.
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 3 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
Measure down 5′ and lay the second 36″ drywall strip (#7) across the bottom.
Nail the bottom right and bottom left at the 5′ mark.
Make sure the end of the drywall strip is flush with the side of the 2×2.
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 4 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
 
Next, you’re going to nail in 2×2 (#3) at the top and bottom, centered at 18″.
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 5 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
At this point you’ll have two 2×2’s left to nail. (boards 2 & 4)
You’ll want to nail them 8″ to center at top and bottom.
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 6 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 7 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic

Once the body of your frame is together you can start cutting the “chevron” from the drywall strips.

Each piece should be cut at a 45 degree angle and will measure 12″ across.
You will need 20 12″ pieces.
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 8 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 9 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
QUICK TIP:  We used the first piece as a template for the rest.
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 10 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
Start at the bottom and lay out your first row of 12″ pieces.
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 11 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
Line up your 12″ pieces on the center of the 2×2’s.
The end pieces should be the same distance from board #7 all the way across.
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 12 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
Nail them into place.
We used two nails in each end.
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 13 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
Measure from the top of board #7 to the top of your first completed row.
IMPORTANT:  Keep your spacing the same all the way up, on both sides.
 
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 14 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
Work your way to top of the frame.
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 15 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 16 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
Your last chevron stripe will be shorter than the others.
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 17 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
Measure the distance from the bottom of the “V” in your last row.
You’re going to mark the strip where it meets board #6.
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 18 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
 
Cut along that mark and fit into place.
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 19 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
Nail the bottom of the “V”.
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 20 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
You’ll need to stand the frame upright so that you can drive the nail through the drywall strip and into board #6.  This part is a little awkward since it’s such a tight spot.
how to build a chevron lattice for garden plants, step 21 - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
The nice part about this is that if your pieces aren’t lined up perfectly, it’s ok!
All of the joints and nails are hidden on the backside of the frame.
diy chevron lattice for garden plants and decor - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
The legs are long enough to bury in the ground or they can be cut to size.
building a tall outdoor chevron herringbone lattice for gardening and planters - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
In the picture below you can see where we cut one of the legs to fit around a pipe.
(we used a hand saw for this)
trimming a garden lattice to fit around pipes and meters - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
We used all weather deck screws to attach the lattice to the house.
attaching a garden lattice to the house - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
 
This is what the house looked like before.
front flower bed before adding herringbone chevron lattice - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
tutorial, diy herringbone style lattice for outdoor flowers beds - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
I like the way they look with nothing growing on them but if you want you could plant a climber like Creeping Fig or Passion Flower.
 
diy wooden chevron lattice - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic

OTHER OPTIONS

During the process we accidentally laid down our second row upside down and created this cool diamond pattern.  The pattern and design possibilities with this project are endless!
make a diamond pattern diy lattice for the garden - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
Kevin made one for his parents and they spray painted it black.
Look how awesome it turned out!
hang flower pots on a painted chevron diy lattice - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
build a tall chevron lattice to hold flower pots - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
His mom attached terra-cotta pots to the lattice with black zip ties.
hang flower pots on a lattice using zip ties to make a hanging garden - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
make a vertical garden by hanging flower pots on a tall DIY chevron lattice - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 
Kevin and I are really happy with the way these turned out.  They were inexpensive, fun to make, and made a huge impact…enjoy!
 
If you try this project, take a photo and use the hashtag
#EACchevronlattice so we can see it too!
 
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Remodelaholic Reader Update 06/14/16
Robin shared her photo and says her chevron lattice will support the vegetables that will grow in her raised bed planter. Fantastic! Thanks for sharing, Robin!
chevron-lattice-from-tutorial-on-remodelaholic
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Easter Avenue Co. is a record of my work and family life, and the slow but sure process of restoring and decorating our little 1924 Florida cottage.  Our house is old, creaky, and well worn.  Lucky for us, my husband is handy and we’ve been able to do most of the work ourselves.  Here are a couple of my favorite projects: sheet metal on the wall & chevron striped wall.
Follow me on instagram @easteravenuecompany
 
Thanks for looking!
chevron painted wall - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
 chevron painted wall
 
sheet metal wall treatment - Easter Avenue Co on @Remodelaholic
sheet metal wall

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Danielle, this is so lovely — we are so glad we found you on Instagram!

Remodelaholics, be sure that you use #imaremodelaholic on your best Instagram photos for a chance to be featured there on Instagram or even here on Remodelaholic

and be sure to pop over to Easter Avenue Co to see more from Danielle, like her cute boys’ room.

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Published: February 28, 2015Filed Under: Before and After, Gardening, Guest Bloggers, How To, Tutorials Tagged: Garden, Guest Bloggers, trellis walls, woodwork

About Cass

Cassity started Remodelaholic with her husband, Justin, to share their love for knocking out walls together. Since then, Remodelaholic has become a great community and resource for all those wanting to know how to make their builder-grade home BEAUTIFUL on a budget!


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Comments

  1. Danielle Biglin says

    February 28, 2015 at 7:47 am

    Thank you so much for the feature!! xo

    Reply
    • Cass says

      February 28, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      Thank you for sharing your lovely tutorial, Danielle!

      Reply
  2. Ana White Admin says

    March 10, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    Great project, looks like a lot of fun! Featured on Ana-White.com

    Keep up the great work!

    Reply
    • Cass says

      March 10, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      Thanks for the feature!!

      Reply
    • Danielle says

      March 11, 2015 at 5:57 am

      Thanks for the feature! Love your site!

      Reply
  3. lyss says

    June 1, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    You inspired me. I knocked one out of scrap wood for my beans to trellis up in less than 2 hours from start to finish. The house is really modern and this spot is visible to everyone, so I needed a clean looking design. Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Cass says

      June 1, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      Awesome, Lyss! We would love to see a picture! You can share here: https://www.remodelaholic.com/share-brag-post/ Thanks!

      Reply
      • Danielle Biglin says

        June 9, 2015 at 7:49 am

        Awesome! Can’t wait to see it!!

        Reply
  4. Lis says

    March 23, 2016 at 1:52 am

    WOW! You have really managed to update the old lattice-style with something so modern and contemporary. I just love them. These are just what I have been looking for to place between the supports on my veranda.I will put the pots on the grass and attach the trellises to the supports – will do double duty- a support for my plants and a screen for that side of the veranda!!! Oh, can’t wait till the weather warms up and I can begin.
    Thank you so very much for sharing this wonderful idea with us, Excellent tutorial with great photos.
    Lis

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    • Cass says

      March 23, 2016 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks for the comment, Lis! We’d love to see pictures of what you do!

      Reply
  5. Naomi Roisum says

    June 2, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    Literally just finished making one out of 5/8″ x 1.5″ vinyl PVC trim. It looks great, and we shouldn’t have to worry about any future maintenance. Thanks so much!

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    • Cass says

      June 2, 2016 at 9:01 pm

      Great idea, Naomi! We’d love to see pictures! You can send them here: https://www.remodelaholic.com/share-brag-post/ or through Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Remodelaholic

      Reply
  6. farmer K says

    June 28, 2020 at 1:42 pm

    Thanks for the guide. Couldn’t find the exact wood sizes at my home stores, but I used 2×4 cedar and ripped it down to size on a table saw. The results was nice! I sprayed with a couple coats of clear before putting in ground, I like the deep anchors. This is so much sturdier than anything I can buy at the store.

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    • Cass says

      July 2, 2020 at 7:49 am

      Thanks for the comment! Glad to hear you’re happy with the trellis. We’d love to see a photo if you’d like to share. You can email to [email protected] or submit here: https://www.remodelaholic.com/share-brag-post/

      Reply
  7. Rachel says

    August 16, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    Excellent directions! Just made one of these in about an hour and a half-first “big” project I’ve ever attempted and completed properly on my own! Thanks for providing such detailed directions!

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    • Cass says

      August 26, 2020 at 8:50 am

      Thanks for the kind words, Rachel! We’d love to see a photo if you’d like to share — drop us an email at [email protected] or fill out the form here: https://www.remodelaholic.com/share-brag-post/

      Reply

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