![]() Versatility is key in getting the most bang for your buck in a simple DIY. In today’s times, if you are going all in to craft a DIY, then you need to be able to use it in more than one application right? Therefore, crafting a DIY Outdoor Movie Screen is only as good as it can be used indoors too. In short, I am all about simple DIY projects! DIY Outdoor Movie ScreenĪs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, learn more on my disclosure. To be clear, I am about to share how to make a really big DIY outdoor movie screen.īut, you can use this really big DIY outdoor movie screen inside too!Īdditionally, as an added bonus, I will share with you, how to make this screen for Under $20, properly store it, and how to make it bigger or smaller to suit your needs! Like you, I’ve searched endlessly online for a ‘real’ review and a quality screen that will work and not break the bank. And so, here’s the funny thing, after ALL the reviews I’ve read about gigantic outdoor movie screens, and all the DIY videos I’ve seen, none are as simple as the one I made. So, I am about to show you how to craft a really big DIY outdoor movie screen that you can use indoors too when the weather is just not cooperating for movies under the stars. We are majorly enjoying lounging out on the deck now.Spring, summer, winter, fall, we love the outdoors, don’t you? DIY Outdoor Movie Screenįrom bonfires, outdoor patio parties, family nights, to movies under the stars, our yard is an extended living area, that gets us OUT of the house! The coffee table and wicker chair were both garbage-picked. The outdoor sectional is from IKEA, the striped outdoor cushions are from Wayfair, and the plants are “majesty palm” trees planted in black planters from Costco. I’m not done yet, but it’s started to look cute! Once the screen was up, I was finally able to accessorize the lounge area. I applied the paint with an angled brush instead of a roller, because it was easier that way to get into the nooks and crannies. I personally used a brand from Canadian Tire, but the brand doesn’t matter so much – what matters is that it is a paint meant for outdoor application. I used an outdoor water-based paint, in off-the-shelf white. If you want a wood-look to your privacy screen, then you could just stop here.īecause we already have a lot of brown going on in the deck and furniture itself, I knew I wanted to paint our privacy screen white. We also trimmed off the top of the posts, in line with the deck boards. Once all of the planks were up, we trimmed the outer edge using a chalk line and this circular saw. ![]() We used a wood chip between the planks as we put them up, to ensure that they would all have the same spacing between them. The deck planks were then secured to the 4×4 posts using 3-inch deck screws and an impact drill. They extend down into the ground to ensure stability of the posts. The 4×4 posts used to support the screen are bolted onto the deck frame and secured according to local regulations. When you build a privacy screen, it’s important to look at the building codes for your specific region to make sure that the privacy screen meets the local regulations (both height and how they are attached & built). You’ll also want to get deck screws to assemble your screen, and have your drill on hand ( we have this drill). For the horizontal posts, we used 16 ft long pressure treated deck planks. We used pressure treated 4×4 lumber for the 4 upright posts. You need lumber for both the upright posts and the ones that will plank horizontally across. Step 1: Assemble Lumber and Suppliesīased on the size of your deck, you’ll need to pull together the lumber for the screen. ![]() Keep reading for the step-by-step tutorial. How to Build a Privacy Screen for your Deck: We seem to be collecting the whole line!) We LOVE these Ryobi cordless tools (this isn’t a sponsored post, I just genuinely wanted to mention how much we love their tool set. Not only does it provide the privacy we were after, but it has also made styling the deck so much easier!īuild a Privacy Screen – Supplies You’ll Need: The solution? We had to build a privacy screen for our deck and it has made ALL the difference. I like the ease of going in and out (especially since we put in a really wide patio door for that “inside-outside” vibe), but I didn’t love being able to see over into our neighbours backyard. ![]() Our back deck comes straight off our living room, which means it sits pretty high up off the ground. ![]()
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