We are going to replace the railing on the upper floor with a trellis up to the ceiling, but we're considering how to best attach the slats to the floor and ceiling respectively. We want the slats on the opposite side compared to how they sit in the railing, i.e., with the "short side" outward. We are not very experienced in building things, so it should be relatively simple and not require any special tools. Hope someone has a good tip.
We are going to replace the railing on the upper floor with a trellis up to the ceiling, but are considering how best to attach the slats to the floor and ceiling? We want the slats to be in the opposite direction compared to how they are positioned in the railing, i.e., with the "short side" outward. We are not very experienced in building things, so it should be relatively simple, and no special tools should be needed. Hope someone has a good tip. [image]
By "short side outward," do you mean so that it resembles a ladder?
Maarrre said:
We are going to replace the railing on the upper floor with a trellis up to the ceiling, but are considering how best to attach the slats to the floor and ceiling? We want the slats to be in the opposite direction compared to how they are positioned in the railing, i.e., with the "short side" outward. We are not very experienced in building things, so it should be relatively simple, and no special tools should be needed. Hope someone has a good tip. [image]
With "short side outward," it sounds to me like it would be a ladder. This might not be appropriate as children could climb it. But maybe I just don't understand how you mean.
Agree with Jiji, sounds a bit too tempting for the kids... I don't see anything wrong with what you have, but it would have been nicer if it was white. Not an answer to your question, I'm aware of that.
If possible, it is best to build the entire trellis lying on the floor and then raise it up and screw it to the floor and ceiling. Our trellis consists of studs approximately 3x6 cm.
If possible, it is best to build the entire trellis lying on the floor and then raise it up and screw it into the floor and ceiling. Our trellis consists of studs approximately 3x6 cm.
Unfortunately, it has been dismantled, but the principle is a stud on the floor and one in the ceiling. In between, you attach the studs, easiest with a couple of screws or nails at each end. I think it should be a maximum of 10 cm apart, and it's good to have a block/template to place in between so the distance remains consistent all the time. You can calculate beforehand so that the distance is even all the way, so it doesn't look odd at one end. A miter saw/miter box is probably required for it to turn out well.
Remember to pre-drill and countersink the screw holes used to attach to the floor and ceiling. And paint/varnish or whatever you're going to do before you assemble it.
Edit: Here is a picture of a small trellis we had in the hallway. It was probably glued with dowels, but that's more cumbersome.
Unfortunately, it has been dismantled, but the principle is a rule on the floor and one in the ceiling. In between, you attach the beams, easiest with a couple of screws or nails at each end. I think there should be a maximum of 10 cm between each, and it's good to have a block/template to place in between so the distance remains consistent at all times. You can calculate beforehand so that the distance is equal all the way, so it doesn't look odd at one end. A miter saw/miter box is probably a requirement for it to look good.
Remember to pre-drill and countersink the screw holes that are used to attach to the floor and ceiling. And paint/varnish or whatever you are going to do before you assemble it.
I don't think TS means a horizontal trellis, which, as you say, doesn't sound like a good idea. The railing in the picture has the slats "horizontal" like in a bed base, and I assume they want them rotated 90 degrees viewed from above.
I don't think TS means a horizontal trellis, which as you say doesn't sound like a good idea. The railing in the picture has slats "horizontal" like in a bed frame and I assume they want them rotated 90 degrees viewed from above.
Yes, now that I read the TS's first post again, that's probably what they mean.
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Maarrre said:
Not an answer to your question, I'm aware of that. 
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