Simply Stunning Planter Box

Cut list and toolsTools

 

 

 

 

 

 

• brad nailer
• table saw

 

 

cut list

 

 

 

 

 

 

• 3- 15”x15” pieces out of the 3/4” plywood
• 2 -13.5”x15” pieces out of the 3/4” plywood
• 10 – 15” long pieces out of the 1×2
• 10 – 16.5” long pieces out of the 1×2
• 4 -16.5” long pieces out of 1×2 long point to long point at 45 degree angles (these will be used to cap the top)

Assemble the boxI used my brad nailer with 1” long nails to assemble the planter. Start with all the 15”x 15” pieces, use one for the base and secure the other 2 to the base on opposite sides.

 

 

Next nail in the 13.5” pieces to complete the box.

*drill a few holes in the bottom of the box next. These holes will allow for drainage. When I did mine, I forgot to drill the holes at this step and had to do it after.

Seal the boxI decided to use flex seal to waterproof the plywood as best as possible. I sprayed the inside, as well as the outside with 3 light coats of flex seal.

 

 

Be sure to spray this in a very well ventilated area and use proper PPE. Allow it to dry throughly.

While you are waiting for the flex seal to dry, you can cut all the 1×2 strips for the outside of the box and stain these as well as the legs.

Add the detailUse your brad nailed to secure the pieces on the outside of the box. I added the 15” top and bottom pieces first. Then I secured the bottom of the middle piece 7” and then spaced the other two In between at about 4.5”.

 

 

After you have the 15” pieces on, put on the 16.5” pieces on.

 

 

Add the top cap piecesAir nail on the top trim pieces. (The ones that were cut at 45 degree angles)

Add the leg platesSecure the leg plates onto the bottom of the planter box with the screws provided.

I used varathane outdoor gloss sealer. I applied 3 light coats over the entire box. Be sure to spray the legs as well as the bottom.

allow to dry throughly.

Stand back and admire your new planter boxI chose to put a fake plant in my planter box since I am horrible at keeping live plants or flowers alive. You can fill your planter box with whatever you chose.

 

 

 

 

I absolutely love projects like this. They are simple to do, don’t cost a lot of money and beautiful and add so much to an area.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for following along with me for this simple DIY. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

 

 

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cannot wait for the next DIY

 

 

xo

Amber