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I am going to re-do the walls and need some more information.

I have looked at the Velcro brand hook and loop fabric and have received some samples from a supplier.
Now someone on the Grumble mentioned that this fabric is not very durable and he rather uses carpet. I am also wondering how strong this fabric is (it seems light weight, but I couldn't tear it, and how I tried!). Anything I should avoid in carpet as well?

What does everyone have on their walls and how happy are you with it?

A great suggestion I received was to mount the fabric/carpet on panels and screw that into the wall. Has anyone else done this? What did you use for the panels? (I have heard both acrylic panels and plywood)

What bond did you use to put the fabric/carpet to the wall/panel? I know it needs to be glued of course, but what do you use?

Thank you all for helping!
Ylva
 
Ylva,

Like everything that you ask a framer an opinion for, you will get multiple answers, some contradicting each other.

I like the hook/loop fabric better than the look of carpet. You can also purchase "headliner" at most fabric stores which is the same thing. I is around $10-11 per yard and wide enough to cover a 48" panel.

I have had mine up for over 4 years with no noticeable wear. I used a fabric glue (You can also thin Elmers out) applied directly to the board/let tack up/apply and smooth fabric/ wrap fabric around to back of board. A few long finish nails thru the fabric into you wall studs. The fabric can be pricked up and the nail head hidden.


Always check your local fire codes. Most of the time they require fire resistant fabric or carpet in commercial buildings. You need the paperwork to prove it. There is also a fire resistant spray you can purchase if necessary
 
j Paul said:
Ylva,

Like everything that you ask a framer an opinion for, you will get multiple answers, some contradicting each other.
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But that's exactly what I'm hoping for! I will be able to pick through it and I found that a lot of people have very interesting contributions.

It is good to know that some of you are using the hook and loop. I found a distributor (Levitt Industries) that has a lot of colors in stock. It's a 60" width and goes for about $12/yard, depending on quantity of course.

Again, keep the opinions coming!
Ylva
 
We at Gryphon Moulding sell a fabric called Veltex. I have been using this fabric for years. It does not get fuzzy and holds very well even the heaviest samples. We sell it in black only for $13.00 per. yard.
We adhere the fabric to sheets of masonite using liquid nails and a grooved tile trowel. It takes a day to dry but holds very well and is very inexpensive. We then screw the panels to the wall with drywall screws.

Gryphon Moulding.
1-800-277-2161
 
I would say whatever you use bring several corner samples from different vendors, as velcro can differ from multiple suppliers, and simply test it out. I have had customers redo thier entire shop and some vendors velcro would not work with the material provided.

I would also like to say I love Gloucester...I spent a good bit of time there when I was younger deep sea fishing on the Yankee fishing fleet. I love the area, actually my wife and I spent our honeymoon in that area.

Good luck!
 
Of course everything has it's pros and cons.

I have used the velcro material on two displays and rug on my wall.

The ends of metal moulding samples have damaged the velcro material.
The rug sometimes gets pulls that I have to snip off.

I like the look and the durability of the rug better. I can see for some the velcro material may provide a more suitable look depending on the design of your shop.

Colors and style matter. Either will probably work fine. Go for what makes the look of your shop what you want it to be!
 
TurnerAssociatesdy said:
I would say whatever you use bring several corner samples from different vendors, as velcro can differ from multiple suppliers, and simply test it out.

I would also like to say I love Gloucester...

Good luck!
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This must mean you're in Portsmouth, NH? Which I love as well! I live in Amesbury, so am better known with that area.

For the fabric; I did receive samples of the veltex brand (made by Velcro) and I am going to try that out first as I love one of the colors that they have and haven't found anywhere else.
I'll be in business for real by mid September so if you're ever in the area, please come by!
Ylva
 
Ylva said:
But that's exactly what I'm hoping for! I will be able to pick through it and I found that a lot of people have very interesting contributions.

It is good to know that some of you are using the hook and loop. I found a distributor (Levitt Industries) that has a lot of colors in stock. It's a 60" width and goes for about $12/yard, depending on quantity of course.

Again, keep the opinions coming!
Ylva
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Ylva
I use Levitt, anf I am very satisfied with the product. It is in no way weak or unsuited for the use. I personally know framers who use carpet and I think it looks cheap and the bond is not as strong. IMO.
 
I am going to put carpet in my new setup. I had it before and was very pleased with it - just as long as it looks good.

A low pile neutral carpet works well in my opinion.

A customer once made a point that their walls were not black and it was nice to see samples on something that was not black.
Made me think a bit...........
 
RParrish said:
Ylva
I use Levitt, anf I am very satisfied with the product. It is in no way weak or unsuited for the use. I personally know framers who use carpet and I think it looks cheap and the bond is not as strong. IMO.
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What did you use to attach it? Did you glue it onto panels, or straight to the wall?
Ylva
 
Veltex comes in MANY light colors....

Steven6095 said:
....A low pile neutral carpet works well in my opinion.

A customer once made a point that their walls were not black and it was nice to see samples on something that was not black....
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Ylva,

Carpet was made for floors, IMO and that's where it should be. :shrug:

Veltex when wrapped on panels, mounted directly to the wall is extremely good looking, was DESIGNED to hold velcro hook fasteners, and is available in many colors.

Please search the archives under "corner displays" and you'll find multiple threads on this subject.

John

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Veltex adhered and wrapped onto Evald's Space Savers​
 
I used Veltrex (or something like it) for several years. It had been wrapped and glued onto Masonite panels. But, after several years the adhesive began to loosen and the fabric sagged.

Rather than reapply the adhesive, I took several corners samples to a local carpet store and started throwing the corners onto their samples to see if they would stick. The less expensive, shallow pile carpets seemed to hold better.

I settled on a neutral beige carpet and had it professionally installed on the wall. The guy thought I was nuts, but it has held up well.
 
I use indoor/ outdoor carpet glued to luan plywood then fastened to walls with drywall screws. The shop I just moved out of the carpet was glued to the wall. The landlord wanted it taken down. What a mess.
 
Veltex worked great

I used navy Veltex, 60" width and United's fabric glue. I poured the glue into a paint tray and applied it just like paint to the wall or to luan with a paint roller. Have the fabric all cut to size and ready to go. My friend helped me (she's a wallpaper person) and we put the fabric up like wallpaper and then gently smooshed it down with our hands and a clean roller. Had to work kind of fast as the glue got dry quickly.

When it was dry, after about a day, I used a straightedge and a utility knife to trim around the moulding and edges. Also found that my dust paper trimmer, the red plastic kind, worked slick to get a perfectly straight edge on the outside corners of the dividing wall but do it before it has dried too long or that glue will rip paint off walls! The luan boards were just glued, wrapped and then screwed into the wall after a day's dry time. Very clean and neat looking wall.

I did apply directly to the sheet rock wall that had been primed. Someone will curse me someday,:fire: but we built the wall so we can cover as we see fit! See attached photo. I have since added another 4x6' panel on opposite wall. Everything sticks nicely. GM
 

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Actually, I live in Portsmouth, VA. I was born in NY and moved here when I finished high school. Maybe one day I will get back there...I would have moved there except those winters are mighty harsh.
 
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