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Same here! I have a loft upstairs. Would like to close it in for an extra bedroom. I like this idea, because I don’t want to do anything permanent

Wondering the same thing!

Me too... Anything

I am not a carpenter but I would use decorative weights like brick etc or removable brackets

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Please share how you did that I am doing the same thing.

I Just Seen It Sheesh A Little Too Close For Comfort 😳

He's using Ryobi...what did you expect 😅

Missed the whole “temporary” part, didn’t you?

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Thanks for watching and good question. It would really depend on your need and application, as well as ceiling height. In my case, I anchored each section to the floor using concrete screws. To stabilize the top I used plywood strips as a top plate, with the joints in different places than the space between panels so it would create rigidity. I didn’t want to screw the panels to the drop ceiling, but I did add sections to fill the remaining gap as you can see in the video. It’s very sturdy and strong.

So, what do you do if you don't want to screw it into the floor and ruin hardwood floors? Would it be secure enough if I'm just fastening to one side of the wall and ceiling, but not attached to floor?

@@joycesegers5578 i have the exact same question and I’m searching for an option that would not require damaging the flooring

If you can do any perpendicular walls it makes a huge difference to the stability. Something heavy but wide, like a steel plate that they all sit on could help as well. If there are any rafters or ceiling attachments you could use fine steel cable to bring some support as well.

Thanks for watching! That’s a good question and you should probably check with your municipality to see their rules. In my town they are considered temporary walls, and do not require a permit, or the usual requirements for electrical outlets or plumbing.

That’s a good question. I’ve not weighed them, but I’d guess about 40lbs. I can easily move them around.

You may want to confirm in your jurisdiction, but because they are classed as “temporary walls”, I did not need a building permit for them, or to meet the electrical code for them either, as far as receptacle spacing, minimum number of outlets, etc.

Thanks for watching. I did use screws to connect to the existing walls. And I used concrete anchors into the floor as well. Depending on your circumstances you might not have to, but that’s what we did.

It does both. If you don’t need both sides to be covered, the panels are still pretty sturdy. They are little less prone to twisting if you cover them on both sides. Not so much the full panel twisting, but the individual studs.

Hi, thanks for watching. It depends on your environment what approach is best for you. In my case, I drilled into the concrete floor and anchored the bottom. I left the top unconnected to the ceiling, but I had perpendicular walls which gave it more stability. I could also screw into the existing walls where they butted together. For added stiffness, I also used additional pieces across the seams along the top of the panels to prevent the individual panels from shifting. Hope that helps!

I did, but you could avoid doing that by building feet for the panels. Just depends on needs. Thanks for watching!

Thanks, it really is a lot of fun!

They can be sound proof if you use sound proofing insulation. Mine are not, but there are products out there that do it, and it’s easy to handle.

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Glad it could be helpful! Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching! I said staple gun because I used a crown stapler, not a brad nailer. A nailer without a head, like a brad nail, would not hold the hardboard on very well. But crown staples do a pretty good job. You could also use a nails that have a larger head, and I’ve also used screws and washers when I want the panelling to be removable.

Thanks for watching! Each 4x8’ section cost about $45 CAD with the materials we used. Lumber prices have been fluctuating wildly lately, but that’s what we paid. We built about 20 of those sections.

It really depends. Pricing has been all over the place. One sheet of plywood will make 2 1/2 panels, then you need a sheet of something (I used 1/8” hardboard) to cover 1 or both sides. That should help you price it out. Currently where I live it’s $55 for the plywood and $12 for each sheet of hardboard, making each panel about $46 Canadian.

It’s really not bad, especially if you have a few to make and get a good workflow going.