This trellis project was made from pressure-treated lumber and finished before installation with an HVLP sprayer. You can rent a sprayer or, if you plan to do more finishing projects, invest in one for your own shop.
The HVLP sprayer provides a nice, smooth finish. Since the old fence needed to be refinished, two birds were sprayed in one go.
High velocity/low pressure (HVLP) paint sprayers can make short work of finishing outdoor projects, such as lattices and fence boards, which can take ages to paint with a brush. Although you could use traditional painting techniques, outdoor projects are good candidates to paint with an HVLP system because you don’t have to worry about overspray as you might if you were using a sprayer indoors. (This is not only convenient, but also limits waste and the amount released into the atmosphere.) Simply move the project to a sheltered area or hang plastic sheets and you’re ready to lay down a coat of stain or paint. Just be sure to keep a brush handy to work stain into small crevices or rough grain. —Douglas Thomson
Getting started
 | Cut the front uprights to the size required, then place one on the fence in the position it will be installed. Use a pencil to mark the location of various rails on the fence. |
 | Create notches in the front uprights to match variations in the profile of the fence. Begin the notch cuts with a mitre saw, then refine with a chisel. |
 | Work slowly so as not to remove too much waste until you have a perfect fit. The goal is to have the front uprights sit flush with the fence when installed. |
 | Cut the lattice pieces to size with a circular saw, using a front upright clamped to the lattice as a straightedge. |
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