Panel Curtain Room Divider
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Panel Curtain Room Divider
My son recently moved to a 27' x 12' studio and would like a room divider to give some privacy to his bed area. I've figured out a way to make a somewhat industrial looking panel curtain.
Using J-hooks i can mount 4 cables close together on the wall near the ceiling on each side of the room connected with turnbuckles in the center to keep the cables taut. If I put two panels on each cable (on opposite sides of the room) he can slide the panels so they pull out and close off the room or slide one behind the other so he can open up the space with only the width of only one panel on both sides.
My original idea included cloth panels with dowels at the top and bottom (to keep them straight), but now he says he'd like something a little more solid and that looks more like a wall when the panels are closed.
My question is what can i use for the panels that would remain solid, not be too heavy and not too delicate to slide back and forth so he can open or close the room off.
Using J-hooks i can mount 4 cables close together on the wall near the ceiling on each side of the room connected with turnbuckles in the center to keep the cables taut. If I put two panels on each cable (on opposite sides of the room) he can slide the panels so they pull out and close off the room or slide one behind the other so he can open up the space with only the width of only one panel on both sides.
My original idea included cloth panels with dowels at the top and bottom (to keep them straight), but now he says he'd like something a little more solid and that looks more like a wall when the panels are closed.
My question is what can i use for the panels that would remain solid, not be too heavy and not too delicate to slide back and forth so he can open or close the room off.
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My question is what can i use for the panels that would remain solid, not be too heavy and not too delicate to slide back and forth so he can open or close the room off.
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What would you attach it to to make it slide? Also, if you're going to cover it with fabric, it won't be any more industrial looking than if you just hang fabric panels.
Seems it would be easier to either get a ceiling track (like they use in hospitals) and just hang fabric from it or just put up some folding screens and just slide them out of the way.
Another thing to consider is if he's renting, will he be allowed to attach anything to the ceilings and/or walls at all?
Seems it would be easier to either get a ceiling track (like they use in hospitals) and just hang fabric from it or just put up some folding screens and just slide them out of the way.
Another thing to consider is if he's renting, will he be allowed to attach anything to the ceilings and/or walls at all?
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Spoke to the super and as long as we patch up whatever holes we make it should be fine (And there will only be 4 on each side of the room). Folding room dividers don't give the same sense of privacy that a solid "wall" would, nor would hanging a curtain that draped and folded when pushed aside.
I found stainless steel shower hooks with rollers at the top -- so I can hook the panel to the cable and it will hang correctly.
Also, did some more research. I think i may be using corrugated plastic sheets. They are light but opaque and solid. The sheets come ready made in many colors and are the perfect size (just need to cut them lengthwise once). Should be interesting. But if you come up with any other ideas, I'd certainly be interested in hearing them. I'm making this up as i go along, and groping in the dark, so I appreciate the input.
I found stainless steel shower hooks with rollers at the top -- so I can hook the panel to the cable and it will hang correctly.
Also, did some more research. I think i may be using corrugated plastic sheets. They are light but opaque and solid. The sheets come ready made in many colors and are the perfect size (just need to cut them lengthwise once). Should be interesting. But if you come up with any other ideas, I'd certainly be interested in hearing them. I'm making this up as i go along, and groping in the dark, so I appreciate the input.
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Marcy Starer, I was going to suggest the corrugated. It is available in art supply stores, and looks very good. The white let's light through, but also provides great privacy.
Another material would be something like plexiglass, I think it's called. There is a translucent white like the corrugated, it comes in large sheets from a home improvement supply store (Lowe's, Home Depot), is not too heavy, can have small hanger holes drilled in it, lets light through but provides privacy, and is sturdier than the corrugated. It also is thinner, I believe, so it could work on a tracking system like that used for sliding doors in a cabinet, for example.
Good luck.
Another material would be something like plexiglass, I think it's called. There is a translucent white like the corrugated, it comes in large sheets from a home improvement supply store (Lowe's, Home Depot), is not too heavy, can have small hanger holes drilled in it, lets light through but provides privacy, and is sturdier than the corrugated. It also is thinner, I believe, so it could work on a tracking system like that used for sliding doors in a cabinet, for example.
Good luck.
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Don't like the idea of cables. Don't think your get them tight enough and even if you do after a week or so there will be slack in them. Think a track like shadieladie suggested is a better way to go. Also another option is panel track blinds. Much different than a drape. Creates a wall effect and used a lot as room dividers. Availible in a variety of materials, many are very ridgid so you cannot move them out of the way like a drape.