How can I build temporary walls in a loft apartment?

Question

We're looking to move into a large loft and we need to know how to cheaply build temporary walls to create 3 bedrooms.

Answer 1

Bitty offers valid suggestions, I'll just add my two cents.

In some respects this might relate to the object for the walls, beyond just separations. IE: Privacy/ Noise intrusions/ etc. If those two examples aren't at issue then certainly folding screens will work; Cubicle walls from an office furniture and supplies outlet will work as free standing units; drapes; blankets; etc. etc. etc.

No offense but CHEAP is a "Relative" word.

Steven Wolf

Answer 2

Are they temporary till you build regular walls?
If so:
Folding Screens: if you are at least slightly handy, you can
improvise cheaply by collecting used door and joining them with hinges to make a continuous folding screen as wide as you need. I've seen these given away or sold cheap on Craigslist. If you have a Habitat for Humanity store in your area, that's another great place to check.
In fact I have 10 interior 3/4" doors I replaced and need to get rid of myself.
If privacy is a big issue, overhead space might be something you'd have to address. You could build or improvise a base of the required height and then attach the doors to it, giving them as much height as you require.

If sound is an issue, use something that covers floor to ceiling and is NOT hollow-core.

Answer 3

You could build folding wall,s You know something like the room dividers the sell. Not very strong tho. Other than that the only thing I can think of is just build the wall. You will probably have to take them back down when you move or maybe your land lord may like it and leave it there. You should ask before you do that .

Answer 4

You can get a bi-fold door -- the type that folds back in sections (2 or 3 depending on the door width.) These install hung from a metal track that you screw to the overhead door frame and then a few small screws on one side of the door frame. It's easy to hang one with a few simple tools (drill and screwdriver) and you could easily remove it later and fill the screw holes in with spackle and touch up the paint -- it would not leave any obvious damage. I've had these on closets and in a basement room. You can even put a simple latch on some for privacy and they come in a variety of styles.

Answer 5

steal studs,there light weight. Then cover them with what you want .

Again cheap is a relative term