Ideas on a DIY art display wall??
Feb 15, 2016 15:00:23 #
I'm hoping someone can give me some ideas on how to make a room divider.
My new townhouse has a very large open rec room. I'd like to use a section of it for storage, but I want to put up a room divider type 'wall' to hide the stored stuff. Since its a rental, I'd like to stick to something free standing.
So I thought about those multi panel displays that are used at art shows...then I could also hang some photos up.. but those are pretty expensive, so I'm looking for a do-it-yourself option
I did find a utube on making one out of a door frame and cloth stapled on it, but it was 1 sided and didn't have a way of standing on its own. The space is pretty big so if I could get an idea for a multi paneled, 2 sided 'wall' ..... probably 6 ft high and up to 15 ft wide.....or anywhere close to that, I'd be in business.
I do not own any serious power tools, but I'm up for anything that I can use basic screwdriver, hammer, stpale gun, duct tape, etc.
Anyone creative out there that can help me? I'd appreciate any ideas. Thanks in advance
Janyce
My new townhouse has a very large open rec room. I'd like to use a section of it for storage, but I want to put up a room divider type 'wall' to hide the stored stuff. Since its a rental, I'd like to stick to something free standing.
So I thought about those multi panel displays that are used at art shows...then I could also hang some photos up.. but those are pretty expensive, so I'm looking for a do-it-yourself option
I did find a utube on making one out of a door frame and cloth stapled on it, but it was 1 sided and didn't have a way of standing on its own. The space is pretty big so if I could get an idea for a multi paneled, 2 sided 'wall' ..... probably 6 ft high and up to 15 ft wide.....or anywhere close to that, I'd be in business.
I do not own any serious power tools, but I'm up for anything that I can use basic screwdriver, hammer, stpale gun, duct tape, etc.
Anyone creative out there that can help me? I'd appreciate any ideas. Thanks in advance
Janyce
Feb 15, 2016 15:18:29 #
Old Timer
Loc: Greenfield, In.
How about lattice that you can get at box hardware stores, cut to two ft. width and about six inches shorter than your ceiling and then frame it and put hinges on each panel attache to the next panel and you can move or fold it. Make it longer than the space so you can leave it partial folded and it will stand on its own. You can easily decorate it or cover it with material or other decorations.
Feb 15, 2016 15:40:59 #
Thanks oldtimer, good thinking. That's 1 idea, let's see what others might come up with. I'm worried that the lattice might be a little too light weight.
Feb 15, 2016 16:09:26 #
One of several solutions for your partition maybe this one:
Home Depot have (very light) Styrofoam panels 4 x 8 feet size (thickness is up to you). You will need twelve 2"x4" sticks (studs). Two sticks to be screwed on the floor and also two on the ceiling. Then, you just either nail, staple or screw on the Styrofoam panels.
Five 2"x4" vertical sticks nailed (or screwed) to the floor stick and to the ceiling stick.
If you intend to have a wall only 6'-0" tall, you will need also a horizontal 2"x4" stick sections running at 6'-0" height between the vertical sticks - so you can nail the Styrofoam panels on.
You can use a wall paper or a paint to finish the surface of the panels.
The cost for the material should run around $100.
You will need another person to help you with attaching the 2"x4" sticks to the ceiling.
Tools needed: A hand saw, utility knife for panel cutting an electric drill, hammer and a screw driver.
Screws, nails or a heavy staple gun.
Home Depot have (very light) Styrofoam panels 4 x 8 feet size (thickness is up to you). You will need twelve 2"x4" sticks (studs). Two sticks to be screwed on the floor and also two on the ceiling. Then, you just either nail, staple or screw on the Styrofoam panels.
Five 2"x4" vertical sticks nailed (or screwed) to the floor stick and to the ceiling stick.
If you intend to have a wall only 6'-0" tall, you will need also a horizontal 2"x4" stick sections running at 6'-0" height between the vertical sticks - so you can nail the Styrofoam panels on.
You can use a wall paper or a paint to finish the surface of the panels.
The cost for the material should run around $100.
You will need another person to help you with attaching the 2"x4" sticks to the ceiling.
Tools needed: A hand saw, utility knife for panel cutting an electric drill, hammer and a screw driver.
Screws, nails or a heavy staple gun.
Feb 15, 2016 16:21:07 #
Paul, that sound great except I can't really screw anything into the floor (carpet) or ceiling.
Feb 15, 2016 16:25:18 #
A little expensive, but I just saw an article on using hollow core doors, double hinged together, with casters as feet. Not sure how to hang up photos.
Also saw this pic....I can figure out the leveling feet, but not what the actual 'wall' material is
Also saw this pic....I can figure out the leveling feet, but not what the actual 'wall' material is
Feb 16, 2016 06:22:39 #
You may be able to make - or purchase - some lightweight narrow wardrobe doors and use simple hinges to hold them together in a zig-zag shape which would be self supporting.
For very light weight partitions you can get spring loaded poles - normally used for shower curtains - which would go between floor and ceiling without any fixings.
For very light weight partitions you can get spring loaded poles - normally used for shower curtains - which would go between floor and ceiling without any fixings.
Feb 16, 2016 07:20:21 #
You might go to Home Depot or Lowe's and check out hollow core door slabs (without jambs). They come in various widths and can be hinged together. Look for the ones without door knob holes. They have a birch veneer on both sides and cost about $50/slab. At that cost, you might want to start with two or three slabs and perhaps add to the "wall" later.
Feb 16, 2016 08:34:23 #
Some online things I have found:
Bob Villa on how renters can make a temporary wall is good: http://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-build-a-temporary-wall/#.VsMkS5XrvIU
If you have the money (no idea what they cost) look for these: http://www.imagegroupuk.com/exhibition/build/portable-exhibition-walls This is a British company, but no doubt you can find similar in the US. These really look nice. More money, less fuss...
These dividers look OK, but have little casters which stick out. If you really didn't need portability, these might work - if they were put up with angle between each panel they might be fairly sturdy without support. http://www.screenflex.com/photos/use/education/page/2/
Bob Villa on how renters can make a temporary wall is good: http://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-build-a-temporary-wall/#.VsMkS5XrvIU
If you have the money (no idea what they cost) look for these: http://www.imagegroupuk.com/exhibition/build/portable-exhibition-walls This is a British company, but no doubt you can find similar in the US. These really look nice. More money, less fuss...
These dividers look OK, but have little casters which stick out. If you really didn't need portability, these might work - if they were put up with angle between each panel they might be fairly sturdy without support. http://www.screenflex.com/photos/use/education/page/2/
Feb 16, 2016 08:57:13 #
A little short on DIY but how about those office dividers, free standing, covered in a cloth that accepts pins and things?
More adventuresome and more DIY, build lightweight frames, a little short of the floor to ceiling height, add screw adjustable feet to the bottom, cover or fill with your choice of material, when you place the dividers you adjust the screws on the bottom to hold in place by pressing to the ceiling. This was at one time an idea in a home or DIY magazine for apartment dwellers to put the wall covering of their choice on the walls without a hassle from the landlord, Bob.
More adventuresome and more DIY, build lightweight frames, a little short of the floor to ceiling height, add screw adjustable feet to the bottom, cover or fill with your choice of material, when you place the dividers you adjust the screws on the bottom to hold in place by pressing to the ceiling. This was at one time an idea in a home or DIY magazine for apartment dwellers to put the wall covering of their choice on the walls without a hassle from the landlord, Bob.
Feb 16, 2016 09:32:38 #
Crwiwy wrote:
You may be able to make - or purchase - some lightweight narrow wardrobe doors and use simple hinges to hold them together in a zig-zag shape which would be self supporting.
For very light weight partitions you can get spring loaded poles - normally used for shower curtains - which would go between floor and ceiling without any fixings.
For very light weight partitions you can get spring loaded poles - normally used for shower curtains - which would go between floor and ceiling without any fixings.
Another lightweight and easy to make is to use internal wall cladding planks - which are tong and groove - held together with a couple of planks across the others. Again, hinge the sections in a zig-zag shape.
This method would be quite neat, low cost and easy to make up even for people new to DIY.
Feb 16, 2016 10:30:36 #
cosmo54 wrote:
I'm hoping someone can give me some ideas on how t... (show quote)
go to a local flea market or store that sells used "junk" and try to purchase 3 or 4 old doors. paint them and decorate as desired, and use hinges to connect them together. you will end up with a cute wall that will stand on its own by slightly folding the doors in on the hinges.
Feb 16, 2016 12:00:24 #
How about using PVC pipe for frames. Fill in each panel with heavy decorative cloth wrapped around the vertical and horizontal pipes; pulled tight and sewn or otherwise tacked in place. Attach panels together some way along the vertical pipes; maybe with wire ties, ropes, heavy wire hoops etc.
Place several panels in a slight zig-zag pattern for stability across the length of the area to be blocked off.
:wink:
Place several panels in a slight zig-zag pattern for stability across the length of the area to be blocked off.
:wink:
Feb 16, 2016 21:36:45 #
A local small art gallery made some interesting art walls. They were perfect for the style of images/framing he hung in his gallery.
May not work for you, but I enjoyed it for it's unique style
He made a number of free-standing walls using barn wood and galvanized roofing material. The galvanized roofing was used and included much surface patine (rust but not "holed"). The barn wood was quite rustic complete with old nails and holes throughout.
His photographic work was old rusty cars, abandoned farms, other buildings, barns, etc, and landscapes. The photo frames followed the rustic barnwood style.
I thought it was quite impactful. Lighting was well done.. suspended modular lighting.
I'd get some pics but he moved from the area and relocated his gallery in a larger metropolitan market.
May not work for you, but I enjoyed it for it's unique style
He made a number of free-standing walls using barn wood and galvanized roofing material. The galvanized roofing was used and included much surface patine (rust but not "holed"). The barn wood was quite rustic complete with old nails and holes throughout.
His photographic work was old rusty cars, abandoned farms, other buildings, barns, etc, and landscapes. The photo frames followed the rustic barnwood style.
I thought it was quite impactful. Lighting was well done.. suspended modular lighting.
I'd get some pics but he moved from the area and relocated his gallery in a larger metropolitan market.
Feb 16, 2016 21:46:41 #
If you have "Habitat for Humanity" restore building supplies or whatever they may be called on the right side of the continent, they can be a gold mine of ideas, as you roam around the sales yards and warehouses.
That rustic material I mentioned is readily available in such "gold mines" or reusable building materials. Spend a couple of days in such a place. Surely there are such recycled building material sources in your part of the "territories" or "colonies".
That rustic material I mentioned is readily available in such "gold mines" or reusable building materials. Spend a couple of days in such a place. Surely there are such recycled building material sources in your part of the "territories" or "colonies".
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