I am mechanically disinclined and currently broke (married), Dont even like to think abou the details peole are tellin me bout building a privacy wall for my 7 year old who really needs one for his room (right now he's got a sheet on a rope) I'd consider just about anything that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, or a degree in engineering.
2006-12-26 22:36:24 · 7 answers · asked by Old Wise One 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I'm looking maybe for a little something outside the box, but some good ideas so far.
2006-12-28 10:18:39 · update #1
keep trying guys, I'm looking for something sturdy. But not something I'll have to ut the floor carpet over.
2007-01-02 22:02:14 · update #2
Well, cinder blocks aren't too pricey, but that depends on how tall and wide the wall need be and if the floor can handle the weight.
You could buy inexpensive chains and some $1.00/yard fabric, attach wood strip with hooks attached, suspend chain and fabric. But, that does take some thought and measuring...smiling.
2006-12-26 22:49:45 · answer #1 · answered by rrrevils 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Interior Wall Alternatives
2016-12-18 07:31:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you're building a "curtain wall" (it isn't supporting the floor above) the easiest and cheapest material would be 3 1/2" wide metal track and studs which you can cut to length with tin-snips and assemble with an electric screw gun and 3/8" "tek" screws (you can rent the screw gun from most large building centers). The "track" screws to the floor and ceiling and the cut-to-fit studs stand up in the track and are screwed at the top and bottom corners. It's not difficult and should only take a couple of hours. Then hang drywall on it using 3/4" to 1" sheet-metal point screws. If you don't feel up to "mudding" the drywall seams, just stretch fabric over the wallboard (flat bed-sheets are large and come in nice prints) and fasten it tight with a staple gun. Cover the rows of staples with a narrow strip of wood trim if you like. Or you can hang pre-finished wood-look paneling on the studs as well.
I would not recommend a stacked wall of any kind for a child's room (like concrete blocks, shelves, etc.) owing to the danger if it should be knocked over.
2006-12-27 15:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by c_kayak_fun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be done either way. It may actually be easier to frame the closet after hanging drywall in the room. That way the back and sides of the closet are already covered and fitting drywall inside of closet is reduced. You need to be careful not to damage the walls much when framing the closet though.
2016-03-13 22:27:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for a nonsupporting divider wall use 2x3 for studs,top and bottom plate.2x2's may work but they have a tendancy to bow and split. Paneling is cheap or even Luan in 1/4" thick.
2006-12-27 06:45:41 · answer #5 · answered by oreos40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get some cheap bifold doors (habitat re-stores carry them dirt cheap) and attach hinges to make an oriental type screen room divider
2006-12-30 01:44:43 · answer #6 · answered by MoJo51 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Build three frames from 1x2" boards to height you want. Staple fabric to them. Attache the frames together with hinges. A simple room divider is the result.
2006-12-28 00:39:10 · answer #7 · answered by breezyburgee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plaster board is not expensive, however you need to do the framework correctly, using 4" by 2" which is also very cheap,
Use the correct nails and othe rmaterials
2006-12-26 22:49:59 · answer #8 · answered by KSL 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋