Hide Ugly Metal Fence Posts: Easy DIY Cedar Board Cover-Up

Metal fence posts are durable but visually unappealing. This simple, inexpensive DIY covers them beautifully with cedar boards—total cost: $24 for our entire fence line.

Materials

• Cedar fence boards (5.5 ft tall, 6 in wide)
• #212 screw eyes
• 18-gauge flexible wire
• Tape measure, pencil

Concept

Create a wire loop on each board's back to hang over the metal post top, concealing it with wood.

Step 1: Measure & Mark

Hold board against post, determine desired ground clearance (must cover post top). Mark 2.5 inches below the future wire hang point. Helper recommended.

Step 2: Batch-Mark Boards

Mark all boards at same measurement, 1 inch from each side for screw eyes. Don't penetrate the front face.

Step 3: Create Wire Loops

Cut 15-inch wire per board. Thread through one screw eye, bend 1.5 inches, wrap tightly.

Step 4: Fit & Secure

Position board, wrap wire around post top through other screw eye. Bend to mark, remove board, thread wire back through to mark, twist closed. Loop complete.

Step 5: Hang & Adjust

Hang loop over post top. Adjust tension by unwinding/rewinding at screw eye.

Repeat for all posts. Trim board tops uniformly if needed. For windy areas, add lower attachment points.

Transformation

Cost Breakdown

• 10 cedar boards: $17.00
• 3 screw eye packs: $3.50
• 18-gauge wire: $3.50

Total: $24.00

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