Comments on: Chain Link Cover-up? http://makingitlovely.com/2009/04/08/chain-link-cover-up/ Transforming the so-so. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:09:45 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Jen http://makingitlovely.com/2009/04/08/chain-link-cover-up/#comment-18576 Jen Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:17:19 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=1636#comment-18576 There are brackets made by oz-post - I think they are called, appropriately enough, oz-brackets. ;) Then you can affix wooden privacy panels to your chain link fence and paint. You don't have to take down the chain link - you can leave that up on the side you don't want to see. Paint, stain, graphic, etc, on the side you do. There are brackets made by oz-post – I think they are called, appropriately enough, oz-brackets. ;) Then you can affix wooden privacy panels to your chain link fence and paint. You don’t have to take down the chain link – you can leave that up on the side you don’t want to see. Paint, stain, graphic, etc, on the side you do.

]]> By: Lizzie http://makingitlovely.com/2009/04/08/chain-link-cover-up/#comment-15369 Lizzie Wed, 06 May 2009 21:18:04 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=1636#comment-15369 this post reminds me of something i blogged about recently -- a fence that has lace design/patterns in it -- http://thelulubird.blogspot.com/2009/04/fence-design.html this post reminds me of something i blogged about recently — a fence that has lace design/patterns in it —
http://thelulubird.blogspot.com/2009/04/fence-design.html

]]> By: libby @ pinkshirtsandcarwrecks http://makingitlovely.com/2009/04/08/chain-link-cover-up/#comment-14371 libby @ pinkshirtsandcarwrecks Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:31:04 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=1636#comment-14371 i love that put in cups pattern idea! we're buying a house this year (eeee!) and i am so nervous about chain link fencing - i know it shouldn't be a make or break for me, but now i know there are cute ways to disguise them! hooray! thank you! i love that put in cups pattern idea! we’re buying a house this year (eeee!) and i am so nervous about chain link fencing – i know it shouldn’t be a make or break for me, but now i know there are cute ways to disguise them! hooray! thank you!

]]> By: Alana http://makingitlovely.com/2009/04/08/chain-link-cover-up/#comment-13947 Alana Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:45:25 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=1636#comment-13947 What I'm doing this spring is painting our chain link using a big, fluffy paint roller, then over-seeding morning glories and moon flowers to use it as a giant trellis. What I’m doing this spring is painting our chain link using a big, fluffy paint roller, then over-seeding morning glories and moon flowers to use it as a giant trellis.

]]> By: kristen_verity http://makingitlovely.com/2009/04/08/chain-link-cover-up/#comment-13810 kristen_verity Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:08:48 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=1636#comment-13810 Yeah, it seems as though you've steered away from the vines idea, but wanted to add that if you plant two types of vines they can take turns looking lush. Its more low maintenance than you think... I don't know what grows up north but here in Florida have had great success with wisteria, bleeding heart vines, climbing roses, morning glories and even some "trained" shubbery like lorapetum (sp?). Best of luck with your delivery! Looking forward to the pics! Yeah, it seems as though you’ve steered away from the vines idea, but wanted to add that if you plant two types of vines they can take turns looking lush. Its more low maintenance than you think… I don’t know what grows up north but here in Florida have had great success with wisteria, bleeding heart vines, climbing roses, morning glories and even some “trained” shubbery like lorapetum (sp?).

Best of luck with your delivery! Looking forward to the pics!

]]> By: Missy http://makingitlovely.com/2009/04/08/chain-link-cover-up/#comment-13804 Missy Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:56:06 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=1636#comment-13804 What about a living fence? We had one in South Carolina. Now, I am not really a plant person and I do understand that the weather and growing climate differs greatly between South Carolina and Illinois. But, it might bear researching. Then you may never have to replace the chain link. We had jasmine growing up through our fence (kind of like a sturdy chicken wire type fence) so you couldn't see the fencing at all. It seemed kind of wierd to have to trim the fence, but we would give it a haircut every so often to keep it looking shapely. http://hortchat.com/info/confederate-jasmine http://dominomag.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/03/20/jasmine_gate_2.jpg What about a living fence? We had one in South Carolina. Now, I am not really a plant person and I do understand that the weather and growing climate differs greatly between South Carolina and Illinois. But, it might bear researching. Then you may never have to replace the chain link. We had jasmine growing up through our fence (kind of like a sturdy chicken wire type fence) so you couldn’t see the fencing at all. It seemed kind of wierd to have to trim the fence, but we would give it a haircut every so often to keep it looking shapely.
http://hortchat.com/info/confederate-jasmine
http://dominomag.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/03/20/jasmine_gate_2.jpg

]]> By: Sarah http://makingitlovely.com/2009/04/08/chain-link-cover-up/#comment-13790 Sarah Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:45:51 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=1636#comment-13790 The put in cups are a great idea, and cheap, too! I had no idea there were so many colors available. I guess my main concern would be getting the neighbors to agree with any fence designs because of the shared yard borders. I hope it all works out for you. I'm excited to see what design/material you go with for the fence. I'm sure it will turn out great and it is a great way to work with what you've got instead of tearing the fence down and putting up a new one (expensive!) The put in cups are a great idea, and cheap, too! I had no idea there were so many colors available. I guess my main concern would be getting the neighbors to agree with any fence designs because of the shared yard borders. I hope it all works out for you. I’m excited to see what design/material you go with for the fence. I’m sure it will turn out great and it is a great way to work with what you’ve got instead of tearing the fence down and putting up a new one (expensive!)

]]> By: Nancy http://makingitlovely.com/2009/04/08/chain-link-cover-up/#comment-13776 Nancy Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:02:13 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=1636#comment-13776 I have to ask, this area you are concerned about fencing, can it be seen by the neighbors? I can totally see how these colorful fence ideas fit your aesthetic. However, I am very much into neutral earth tones. If you lived next door to me and put up one of those fences, I would just be beside myself! I would rather see you express your love of color and pattern with crazy, colorful flowers! I know that doesn't solve your fence issue, but please take into account the neighbors when making your decision. It's not like painting a room in your house or selecting a pattern for the new couch where your decision effects only you. Having said that, if it's not visible to neighbors. . . go with what you love and will make you happy! I have to ask, this area you are concerned about fencing, can it be seen by the neighbors? I can totally see how these colorful fence ideas fit your aesthetic. However, I am very much into neutral earth tones. If you lived next door to me and put up one of those fences, I would just be beside myself! I would rather see you express your love of color and pattern with crazy, colorful flowers! I know that doesn’t solve your fence issue, but please take into account the neighbors when making your decision. It’s not like painting a room in your house or selecting a pattern for the new couch where your decision effects only you.
Having said that, if it’s not visible to neighbors. . . go with what you love and will make you happy!

]]> By: holland http://makingitlovely.com/2009/04/08/chain-link-cover-up/#comment-13765 holland Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:57:00 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=1636#comment-13765 If you have panels made out of outdoor fabric (see prev comment on my Sunbrella ones), they barely fade, or at least take decades to do so. Mine have been subjected to sun, rain, hosing down and big dogs jumping on them for seven years and are still going strong. If IKEA uses a rugged outdoor fabric for their panels, they should hold up well. If you have panels made out of outdoor fabric (see prev comment on my Sunbrella ones), they barely fade, or at least take decades to do so. Mine have been subjected to sun, rain, hosing down and big dogs jumping on them for seven years and are still going strong.

If IKEA uses a rugged outdoor fabric for their panels, they should hold up well.

]]> By: Jess http://makingitlovely.com/2009/04/08/chain-link-cover-up/#comment-13762 Jess Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:22:02 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=1636#comment-13762 I think the fabric panels would be pretty, but they will stain and they will fade fast. You commented about not wanting plants that die and look bad for half the year, but the panels will have to be replaced too. Mist in the morning collects dust, things splash up, etc. I think you could easily put something togeter with the bamboo and slats. BUT, that also means you'll still have use of the chain link to hang things off of it. You could create a really colorful canvas this way, one that will last. I did something like that in tiny back porch. Made an arbor, but it became something more because I hung pots and chimes and planters and metal artwork. I was careful on the layout to create a geometric-type pattern. And, you can color all of them as you see fit! Just a suggestion. I think the fabric panels would be pretty, but they will stain and they will fade fast. You commented about not wanting plants that die and look bad for half the year, but the panels will have to be replaced too. Mist in the morning collects dust, things splash up, etc.

I think you could easily put something togeter with the bamboo and slats. BUT, that also means you’ll still have use of the chain link to hang things off of it. You could create a really colorful canvas this way, one that will last.

I did something like that in tiny back porch. Made an arbor, but it became something more because I hung pots and chimes and planters and metal artwork. I was careful on the layout to create a geometric-type pattern. And, you can color all of them as you see fit!

Just a suggestion.

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