How To Make A Dog Gate Out Of Lattice

The folding motion makes it easy to use this gate in tight quarters avoiding the wide swing seen in some gates.

How to make a dog gate out of lattice.

Construct a gate that is the exact size needed. From there i marked and cut 18 inches 4 more times to get the panels that make up the pet gate. I put some screw in the drawing below to better illustrate my idea. Cut three short wood boards and three wood slats.

Use the speed square to mark a 45 degree angle make sure the opening of the cap is at the bottom of your angle. Measure the intended location for the gate and cut a piece of lattice to the size needed. Use a pencil to mark where the hinge should go on the post and then put the gate down. Attach a slat perpendicularly on the middle of each board with corner brackets.

Cut three short wood boards and three wood slats. Cut a rectangle shape from the lattice board that measures the width and height of the gate frame from one outside edge to the opposite outside edge. Attach the lattice on the wood supports. Diy extra wide pet gate.

Mar 13 2016 create the perfect pet gate to keep your furry friends contained into one area of the house. Prop up the gate and screw the hinges into the gate and attach the hinges to the post. Measure the intended location for the gate and cut a piece of lattice to the size needed. Insert flat head wood screws into these pilot holes and tighten to attach the frame to the lattice.

Install hinges and attach the gate to the fence. Repeat on the other side of the opening and at the top if necessary. Put the gate into place supporting it on the bottom with a 2x4 1 5 inch off ground. Insert the first piece of cut framing behind the lattice on one side of the opening.

This fence gate opens into the yard with. Setting the 4 panels aside i moved on to marking and cutting the lattice caps that will make up the frame of each panel. This material cuts easy and should be cut at a 45 degree angle so you get the shape of a gate. Predrill where the screws will go.

If you want to make your own you will need some cap moulding for the edge. Use 2 inch long finishing nails to attach the lattice piece to the frame by hammering the nails flush with the surface of the lattice board. Great for small dogs. Extra wide and extra tall this dog gate from jennifer maker is perfect for keeping leggy doggos at bay while the standard freestanding design is great for portability it can also be wall mounted if you install a hinge kit or similar hardware.