Simply Stunning Planter Box
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- 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)
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Next nail in the 13.5” pieces to complete the box.
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*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.
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Be sure to spray this in a very well ventilated area and use proper PPE. Allow it to dry throughly.
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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.
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After you have the 15” pieces on, put on the 16.5” pieces on.
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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.
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