Materials Needed:
- 2 - 50 lb bags of Quikrete Fast Setting Concrete (for the posts)
- Depending on the size you want to make your sign, you can figure out how many picket fence pieces you will need.
- We bought 13 redwood fence pickets 1 in X 6 in X 6 ft
- (6 for the front, 6 for the back, and one for the top. We used scrap pieces for the sides!)
- 1 pressure treated 4 in X 4 in X 8 ft board (for the posts)
- Exterior Wood Stain - Color of your choosing (We used Super Deck Transparent Stain in Valley)
- Your Address Numbers (We made our numbers by tracing them by hand and cutting them with a jig saw)
- Hanging planter and succulents
- Brad Nailer
- Galvanized finish nails for brad nailer- galvanized do best outside in the elements!
- Level
- Miter Saw for cutting all the wood
- Sander and sand paper
- Paint brush for applying the stain - Get mineral spirits to clean the bush if you plan on re-using the brush again later!
- Table saw to cut the bottom piece of the board and top trim piece
Step 1: Once you've gathered all your supplies, dig two holes for the two posts. You want your posts to be at least 1.5 to 2 feet deep. Since it isn't a fence or supporting much, its probably a little overkill bit we wanted it to be sturdy!
Step 2: Cut your 4 X 4 posts to size and add them to the holes. Ensure the holes and posts are level before you add the concrete.
Step 4: Before the concrete sets, do a final check to ensure the post are level vertically and horizontally. The concrete sets in 20 minutes but before you add pressure to the posts they recommend it dry for at least a couple hours.
Tip: Add a scrap board across the top and put your level on the board to ensure it is level!
Step 5: Once the posts are set, measure the distance from one end of the post to the other end. This measurement should be the same all the way down but life's not perfect, so check the measurement before each cut! We chose to miter the ends for a more finished look but straight cuts would work too!
Step 6: Once the boards are cut, attach each board to the wall starting from the top and working your way down to the bottom. Secure the boards using the brad nailer. Each board should have at least two nails securing the boards horizontally to each post.
Step 7: Once you get to the bottom of the sign, you may have to cut the fence board down so the width fits. You can design the wall so that you can skip this step if your measurements are spot on and you dont' have a table saw!
Step 8: Cut side trim pieces to cover the 4 X 4 posts. We mitered these pieces so they fit together like a puzzle piece. I recommend you take the extra time to do this if you have the cutting skills!
Step 9: Repeat steps 6 and 7 and attach boards to the other side of the wall.
Step 10: Now the sign should have wood on all four sides creating one cohesive sign! Since we purchased redwood picket fence boards to save money, they were super rough so we had to sand them down before staining.
Step 11: Once sanded until its smooth to the touch, wipe down the wood and apply the stain. I like to use a paint brush and apply stain to one board at a time. It dries quick so try to avoid having the stain drip or go onto the next board unless you are ready to stain it quickly after you start.
Step 12: Once the sign is stained and dried, attach your address numbers. Have fun with it and put it wherever you want! I put my numbers to the side so that I could add some succulents. :) We added a spotlight solar light too so people can see the address numbers at night too!
We love how it turned out and how simple it was. Comment below if you have any questions! Good luck!
