Herringbone Accents
![](/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Herringbone-Accents.jpg)
Trending videos
![herringbone accents](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/2020/07/16/6262058/herringbone-accents.1.jpg?size=720x845&nocrop=1)
Step 3 Continue patternI then cut pieces to size and continued my pattern I had started securing each piece using a brad nailer and finishing nails. Continue this for the entire length of your boards.
![herringbone accents](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/2020/07/16/6262061/herringbone-accents.1.jpg?size=720x845&nocrop=1)
Step 4 Cut flushOnce entire pattern has been complete I then turned the project over and cut all of the edges off flush using a circular saw. This keeps the time and guess work out of determining all of the angles in the beginning.
![herringbone accents](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/2020/07/16/6262062/herringbone-accents.1.jpg?size=720x845&nocrop=1)
Step 5 Add frameUsing a table saw I ripped a few of the fence boards right down the middle. I used these pieces to make a frame/boarder around the edges. This section was also secured using brad nailed with slightly longer nails for a better hold.
![herringbone accents](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/2020/07/16/6262055/herringbone-accents.jpg?size=720x845&nocrop=1)
Step 6 FinishingAt this point I lightly sanded all edges and entire front using an orbital sander and 180 grit paper. I then painted my from using an exterior black paint that was used on trim for the house. These are now mounted next to windows on the deck for a shutter look. May add some pots and flowers to these at a later date but definitely a nice touch all alone.
![herringbone accents](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/2020/07/16/6262063/herringbone-accents.jpg?size=720x845&nocrop=1)
Step 7 Build anotherUsing slightly different measurements I made another one for the front of the house and attached our house numbers and mounted for a beautifully updated accent. Sky’s the limit with DIY