Room seperator/ temp wall

[JbNormandog]

Hi all,

I want to seperate my work area from my selling space a bit better. Does anyone have any ideas on an inexpensive wall or divider system?

I don't want to frame out a real wall, and if a wall system only goes up 6' or so that works for me. Just was looking for some ideas and hoped some of you have a few that haven't been suggested to me so far.

Thanks,

Bob

 

[j Paul]

Bob, here are some shots of the walls that separate my showroom/shop area. I have since extended them up to within a 1" of ceiling for display framed samples. They are made out of 3/4" with loop fabric and storage on shop side. Only a couple of screws hold them to side wall so I can take them with if I change locations.

I have also added a pair of folding doors (think cafe) between units to hang more corners on and block view of back room when it gets a little messy (like that nevers happens)

 

[Dave]

Bob ...you're doing almost the exact thing I did when I moved and set up in one large room. I like the fact that I can be almost anywhere and see the door open when a customer comes in.

I did a variety of things to separate the sales/design area from the work bench/cutting and joining areas but found the 67" fabric covered wall dividers to be one of the best solutions. I had quite a few from my past life when I used to sell them, but you should be able to call an office furniture store or office space planner and pick up some good used ones relatively cheaply.

One great benefit of using these is that the fabric holds velcroed moulding samples!!!

If you want to go on the real cheap yet still have something that looks great, construct your own dividers with lumber, then cover 1/2" fom-bord with FrontRunner or other velcroe fabric. If you want to over-engineer it use gator board.

You can get FrontRunner fabric (my preference) from www.lockfast.com ...check out their closeouts.

Buy extra fabric so you have additional for any changes down the line or additional panels you might want to make, etc.

I'd choose a fairly neutral color. I use a medium warm gray and have also covered my design tables with it.

Dave Makielski

 

[Cliff Wilson]

If you're just looking for a "divider, but not a sample disply, try hinging some paneled doors together. I use two sets of three in my gallery space to break it up and the hinges allow me to change the shape and configuration. I hang art on them.

 

[Baer Charlton]

Hollow core, 32" wide slab door. $23 Home Despot.