LF A Cheap, Temporary Wall

Submitted by Sudden-Shine t3_zbkimy in DIY

I have to create a new bedroom and build a wall in the back section of a rental. I have roughly 3 weeks to accomplish this and not a lot of money. If I don't have it done, then I can't have my kids all weekend. They need separate bedrooms and I'm giving mine to them so they each have a room. So I have to create another one for me. I'm really tired and mentally exhausted from everything and could use some help with ideas. Please.

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iamF1 t1_iyrlwfb wrote

Pretty much this.

However, with it being a rental you may want to check that you are allowed to do it.

Good luck mate

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cooldude_4000 t1_iyrmc34 wrote

I dunno if this will be good enough for your purposes, but a lot of the time when offices go out of business, they'll often sell off their cubicle partitions and stuff cheaply. Check Craigslist.

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lurk4ever1970 t1_iyrw6tl wrote

If you have a vehicle that can haul them, get a few cheap hollow-core interior doors and some hinges to create a partition. Set it up in a zig-zag pattern and it will stand by itself.

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tameriska t1_iytsgcq wrote

My first thought would be to grab some cube storage bookshelves with backs, and use them as a dividing wall. Alternate the way each one is facing, and dividing wall and storage all in one. Screw them together for stability

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Sudden-Shine OP t1_iytucp0 wrote

These are all good ideas and I think I can combine a few of them to suit it well. I hope it works out and if I am able to remember I'll post an update. Thank you guys so much.

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Tomcat218 t1_iyuko07 wrote

How about Theatrical flats. 4x8 sheets of luan (3mm or 5mm plywood) on a frame of 1x3 or 1x4. Screw them together, and tack them to the floor, or weight them down with something heavy. An air powered brad nailer/stapler will help them go together quickly. Lots of info about this on the web. Good luck.

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