Garden deck feature wall

[naz1]

Stencilling and trellis create a striking outdoor feature that's now the highlight of the garden.

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The project

After coming up with several designs, I settled on this design and had a vision of making the pattern pop with an embossed look, which is where the plaster came in handy. I used painters tape along with stencils I had at home. It was not any easy process and was also a very time consuming one. But well worth it in the end.

I spent seven long days hand plastering and painting these privacy screens. I should have recorded the process or at least take snaps along the way. I was just so focused on getting it done at the time. 

I did use stencils that I had at home for the antique look pattern. However, it was not as easy as I thought or went exactly to plan. Paint and plaster kept bleeding through (making a blurry mess of the pattern) which meant I had to use a fine wooden artist tool to fix and sharpen the pattern free hand. 

So happy with how it turned out. My partner helped me assemble the boards to a frame he built. It's definitely the highlight in our garden. And all items were from Bunnings.

 

More inspiration for your feature wall project

Community member Rufaro built this feature wall fence with Matrix screen panels for his garden.

Workshop member Marilyn created an artificial hedge outdoor feature wall and mixed the hedge with louvre doors painted white.

Need help with your outdoor feature wall? Ask a question and the community will be happy to help.

[TedBear]

Inspiring!! Especially your dedication to achieving this work of  art.  I have a screen to build,  so I am thankful for seeing and reading your story.... along with the warnings of time and effort required to get something beautiful and beyond  just functional.

[Dave-1]

Good Afternoon @naz1 

Eye catching comes to mind! It looks stunning

You say you used plaster? I was wondering what type of plaster you used outdoors as I really like how it has come up?

Dave

[naz1]

Hi @Dave-1 👋

Thank you for the positive feedback 😀 I actually just used general purpose plaster that you use indoors. However I sealed it with exterior paint. It is still holding up well so far outdoors. Just adds texture and a 3d element 

[Dave-1]

Afternoon @naz1 

ohhhh yeah! Love using things outside scope. So now the next question How long have you had it outside? Definently interested to see it after a period of time. Nice idea of using exterior paint. 

Dave

[naz1]

Hi @TedBear 👋

Thank you so much 😊 that is very kind of you! I had fun making this and still love looking at it! I'm glad I was able to inspire you 

[naz1]

@Dave-1 I made it almost a year ago and still looks exactly the same. No weather damage so far 😕 but I'm sure in years to come it will endure wear and tear