Connect the two at the top of the arch.ġ. Be sure to leave the openings on your “T’s” or “+’s” open.ġ4. If it really bothers you, get longer garland and wrap it tighter so you don’t see any of the red PVC. Don’t worry about it, that’s why you painted them red. Attach garland to hole at bottom of arch and begin winding around arch. Drill small hole in bottom of arch (1 foot from bottom).ġ3. Spray paint evenly over the entire arch.ġ2. PVC cement all pieces together (be sure you have the openings on your “T’s” and “+’s” going the same/correct direction before cementing!).ġ1. Connect with “T” or “+” depending, at the top of the arch.ġ0. Second one foot piece, with second 45 degree piece on top.Ĩ. One foot piece next, with 45 degree piece on top.Ħ. Put a “T” or “+” on top of the second three foot piece.ĥ. Place second three foot piece on top of “T” or “+”.Ĥ. Place one three foot piece into the “T” (for end arches) or the “+” (for middle arches).ģ. All other measurements would stay the same.)Ģ. If you have a wider (or more narrow) walkway, simply make your top pieces longer. (NOTE: These directions will create a 42” wide arch. This won’t really matter as you will not see the printing unless you really look for it. Optional step: Sand any lettering off of the pieces. – I’m like everyone else here and needed a project for the down time to keep my “Holiday Hobby” going strong!ġ0 foot length of 1½” PVC tube/pipe- Qty of 2 for a total of 20 feet.ġ½” PVC 45 degree angled pieces- Qty of 4ġ0 foot length of 1½” PVC tube/pipe- Qty of 3 (to make 5 supports per span)ġ can of plastic spray paint (one can of paint will cover 2 arches)ĩ foot artificial garland- Qty of 2 per archĢ4 foot 100 bulb mini light string- Qty 2 per archġ0 foot ½” rebar stake- Qty of 2 per arch ![]() – I wanted something that looked as good in the daylight as they do at night. It works for large areas (driveways), but not for walkways. – Store bought arches just don’t look right, and they don’t stand up to the elements. We don’t have photos of these being built but you can see the finished project below:
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