DIY Upgrade: Crisscross Wall Trellis

I went through several design ideas before deciding to mimic a simple ‘X’ pattern. I’m so happy with how this design turned out; it fits the style of my home and frames my European-style fountain that hangs on the wall. This was the final sketch and off I went to buy lumber. I made sure all the 2×2” boards were straight and then grabbed enough lattice to form the crisscross pattern.

To begin I used 2×2” lumber to create the frame. I used a miter saw to trim the wood, then used 2-1/2” wood screws to attach. Before screwing it together, it’s important to drill pilot holes first so that your wood screws go in straight and don’t split the wood.

I trimmed the 1-3/8” lattice to form the crisscross pattern. I left the middle ‘X’ out to allow for room for my wall fountain. For the corners, I cut the lattice so its edge sits at a 90-degree angle on top of the corner of the 2×2” frame. I found it easiest to use a pencil to mark the edges of the lattice and trim with the miter saw as I went along. The frame starts to come together as you make the cuts with the miter saw. In the middle, I layered a second level of lattice of the design to form the crisscross pattern across the grid.

Using Arrow’s T50AC™ Electric Staple Gun and Nailer and Arrow’s 5/8” brad nails, I nailed the entire trellis together in less than 5 minutes! This electric nailer is crazy easy to use. It has less kickback than a brad nailer attached to a compressor, so it’s perfect for working with thinner wood like this.

I used bun feet as finials to add a little detail to the top. This is optional, of course, but I liked the idea of them as a way to embellish the top corners.

I spray painted the entire trellis with a white primer and paint, and screwed it to the wall using a lag screw.