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How to dress a fence

Make your fence look less plain and dress it up!
Phil Aynsley

Dressing your fence is simple when you know how!

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Gather your supplies

• Lattice panels (here, 1800 x 900mm)

• Paint spray gun (hired)

• Outdoor-grade paint (we used Dulux Weathershield Low Sheen in Domino)

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You’ll also need

Large drop sheet; drill and hex-socket bit; hex-head metal fastener screws (4 pairs per panel); tape measure; climbing plants

Here’s how

(Credit: Phil Aynsley)
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Step 1 Drape drop sheet over a stretch of fence and prop 1 or 2 lattice panels against it. Use spray gun to paint panels. Let dry.

(Credit: Phil Aynsley)

Step 2 Remove drop sheet from fence. Secure lattice panels to fence using drill and 4 pairs of hex-head metal fastener screws per panel. Allow spacing of 500mm between panels.

(Credit: Phil Aynsley)
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Step 3 Plant climbing plants such as jasmine or pandorea at the base of each lattice panel.

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