1. Cut the Lumber to Size

You will need the following:

• (5) 4′
• (3) 8″
• (24) 1’6″
• (16) 9-½″
• (8) 1’3″
• After that, cut the ends of the 1’3″ pieces so they are angled at 45° on both ends.

2. Assemble the Seat

• Use (3) 8″ pieces and (2) 4′ pieces to build the frame of the seat. Use one of the 8″ pieces to add extra support to the middle of the bench frame.
• Add (3) 4′ pieces across the top, with a ¼″ gap in between the pieces.

3. Put Together the Box Sides

• Each side of the box is exactly the same. Space (3) of the 1’6″ pieces ¼″ apart and secure on one side with the 9-½″ piece at the top and bottom. You can use an extra carpenters pencil to help with the spacing.
• Repeat until you have (8) identical sides.

4. Assemble the Boxes

• Assemble the planter box sides together with the deck screws.
• You may find it helpful to use clamps for this step.

5. Attach the Boxes to the Bench Seat

• Use the deck screws to attach the boxes to either end of the bench seat.

6. Add the Top Trim Pieces to the Boxes

• Next, add the 1’3″ pieces with the 45° cuts at the end to the top of the boxes.

7. Sand the Completed Bench

• Sand down the bench and boxes. 120 grit sand paper works well. You can draw a wavy pencil line on the boards to make sure you are sanding evenly across the surface of the project.
• After that, you are ready to paint.

8. Assemble the Spray Tent

• Use the instructions to assemble the spray tent to protect your work area from over spray.

9. Paint the Bench

• 1. Set the pressure control on the X-Boost power dial to medium-high. This controls how much air power is created by the base.
• 2. Set the material flow, which controls the amount that will be sprayed. Because exterior latex paint tends to be quite thick, you want it to be about 9-11.
• 3. Change the air cap to match the direction you’re going to paint, either horizontal or vertical.
• 4. Add paint to the cup and tighten the nozzle assembly.
• 5. Set up the Wagner Studio Spray Tent and move the bench into it. This will protect your project as you work on painting it. It also protects the surrounding area from any overspray.
• 6. Hold the sprayer about 6-8 inches from the surface and move the sprayer in smooth even passes across your surface.
• Allow the paint to dry before adding another coat or touching up any spots.

10. Plant the Flowers

• Once the bench is completely dry, add the planters. Be sure to choose flowers that will do well in the spot where your bench will be.