Surprising Design & DIY Uses for Aluminum Wire Mesh

Are you seeking a versatile companion for your DIY adventures? Look no further than aluminum mesh— the unsung hero of home improvement projects. Imagine a material that effortlessly adapts to your needs, always ready to lend a hand in your creative endeavors. Lightweight, flexible, and budget-friendly, aluminum mesh embodies the qualities of that reliable friend who's ever willing to assist.

What is Aluminum Mesh Used For?

From indoor renovations to outdoor enhancements, the applications are boundless. Whether you're revamping your living space or sprucing up your garden, aluminum mesh stands ready to fulfill your DIY and home improvement project needs.

Wire Mesh for Pest Control 

Ensure proper flow while barring entry of harmful materials and critters with aluminum mesh. Rolls and sheets may be cut to size for any nook or cranny where mice, rats, bats, squirrels, and other vermin could enter. Depending on the gauge, you can also use aluminum wire mesh for insect control. As an example, 200 Mesh Aluminum with a .0021” opening is fine enough for barring even the smallest pests from your favorite lounge areas, while still preserving visibility. 

Wire mesh installed on roof top attic fan to prevent rodent entry to home/attic.

Decorative Mesh Panels

Architects and home designers are fond of using aluminum wire mesh for room dividers and decorative panels. Movable room dividers made of aluminum mesh are light enough to move in at a moment’s notice. With a folding privacy panel or stand-alone aluminum wire mesh room dividers, you can define space and add flexibility. Whether you live in a studio apartment, or you just like the ability to close off spaces for focus and privacy, decorative aluminum mesh room dividers will suit your purposes. For extra sparkle, select an intercrimp aluminum mesh design.

Vertical gardens 

Use aluminum mesh to attach planters to the wire to multiply your growing area. In the kitchen, this is an attractive way to achieve easy access to herbs year-round. Outside, aluminum wire panels make an excellent hanging surface for a compact vertical garden. Even apartment dwellers can enjoy fresh vegetables and charming blossoms with vertical gardening on balconies and patios. For climbing plants, an aluminum mesh trellis is stylish and functional.

Arts & Crafts 

Aluminum mesh is a favorite of craft enthusiasts because it may be shaped easily with pliers and cut with tin snips or even scissors. Jewelry, wire mesh baskets, garden sculptures, light fixtures, and many more creative projects spring from aluminum hardware cloth. Use this flexible material as a hanging canvas. Add vining plants and drop lights for instant atmosphere. Or create a beautiful seasonal wreath with aluminum mesh as the base. 

Pendant lights.

Shop Quality Aluminum Mesh Rolls & Sheets at TWP Inc.

Whatever project you envision, TWP has the stock and expertise to help. A woman-owned business founded in 1969, TWP Inc. supplies DIYers and companies with a variety of quality wire mesh materials. Once you see the wide array of wire weaves, styles, and finishes that TWP Inc. has in stock, your creative juices will flow. 

Need a brainstorming partner for your aluminum mesh project? Reach out to our team today. Our in-house wire mesh experts would love to help with measuring, laser cutting, and other services

Once your DIY masterpiece is complete, we would love to feature it in TWP Inc.'s online gallery. Use the hashtag #TWPWireMesh and upload to Instagram.