Window flower box plans

This step by step diy project is about window flower box plans. This garden project features detailed instructions regarding the construction of a beautiful window flower box. This wooden planter box featured a window shaped trellis that will add character to your home. Check out the related plans, as there are many planter projects featured on our site.

You should always plan everything from the very beginning, in order to prevent costly mistakes and to save time. In most of the cases, you can get the job done by yourself, without the help of anyone. Invest in high quality lumber and plywood, as the components will be exposed to bad weather. Protect the components with appropriate paint or stain.

There are a few tips that you should take into account, if you want to get a professional result. Therefore, take accurate measurements and use professional tools when making the cuts or when drilling pilot holes. Align the components at both ends and add waterproof glue to the joints, if you want to create a rigid structure.

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Building a flower box with window

Materials

A – 6 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 10 1/2″ long, 6 pieces – 36″ long FRAME
B – 2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 36″ long, 1 piece – 34 1/2″ long, 1 piece – 31 1/2″ long, 1 piece of 1×1 lumber – 22 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 14″ long WINDOW
C – 2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 34 1/2″ long, 1 piece of 3/4″ lumber – 10 1/2″x34 1/2″ long BOTTOM
D – 2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 11 1/4″ long, 1 piece – 37 1/2″ long TRIMS

2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 10 ft
3 piece of 1×2 lumber – 10 ft
1 piece of 1×1 lumber – 6 ft
1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x4′
100 pieces of 1 1/4″ screws
glue, stain / paint

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Use a good miter saw to make the angle cuts
Drill pilot holes before inserting the screws

Time

One day

How to build a window with planter box

Building the flower box

The first step of the project is to build the planter box. Use 1×3 slats to build the box. Add glue to the joints and insert 1 1/4″ nails to lock everything together. Align the edges with attention and leave no gaps between the components.

Building the window frame

Next, you need to build the decorative window that will be attached to the planter box. Drill pocket holes to the components, as shown in the diagram. Add glue to the joints and insert 1 1/4″ screws to lock them together tightly. Leave no gaps between the components.

Building the window

Next, you have to fit the rest of the 1×1 trims to the window support. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the components and secure them to the frame using 1 1/4″ screws.

Fitting the window

Fit the trellis to the planter box and secure it into place using 1 1/4″ screws. Add glue to the joints in order to get a rigid structure.

Fitting the bottom cleats

Attach 1×2 cleats to the interior of the planter box. Use 1 1/4″ brad nails to lock the cleats to the wooden flower box.

Fitting the bottom

Build the bottom out of 1/2″ plywood. Make notches to the corners of the components and smooth the edges with fine-grit sandpaper. Drill drainage holes to the bottom and nail it to the cleats by using 1 1/4″ brad nails.

Fitting the top trims

Fit 1×2 trims to the planter box. Use 1 1/4″ finishing nails to lock the trims to the window box. Add glue to get a proper bond between the components.

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Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. In order to get a professional result, fill the holes and the gaps with wood filler and let it dry out for a few hours. Check if there are protruding screws and fix this issue, if necessary.

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