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Modern Styled Privacy Screen
Learn how to easily make this attractive modern privacy screen, perfect to hide unsightly outdoor garbage/trash cans, recycling bins, air conditioning units or other panels.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 3.3–6.5 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical Frame Pieces | 6 | 2" × 4" × 60" | — | ☐ |
| Small Horizontal Frame Pieces | 4 | 2" × 4" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Large Horizontal Frame Pieces | 2 | 2" × 4" × 36" | — | ☐ |
| Privacy Slats (for small frames) | 10 | 1" × 4" × 24" | — | ☐ |
| Privacy Slats (for small frame) | 10 | 1" × 4" × 24" | — | ☐ |
| Privacy Slats (for large frame) | 5 | 1" × 4" × 43" | — | ☐ |
| Privacy Slats (for large frame) | 5 | 1" × 6" × 43" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x4 96" | 6 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x6 96" | 6 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x4 96" | 4 board | ☐ |
| 2" Kreg Screws (coarse thread) | 24 each | ☐ |
| 2" finishing nails OR nail gun nailers | 108 each | ☐ |
| Wood Glue (for outdoors) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood Stain (two colors optional) | 2 each | ☐ |
| Wood Sealer (for outdoors) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Hinges (3.5" with 5/8" radius) | 4 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.