There are a plethora of creative ways to divide a room. There are also many room dividers you can DIY to save money while building something completely custom. One simple and convenient way to divide a room is with a folding screen. Here is all of the info you'll need to make your own screen room divider.
Materials Needed
This list contains materials for making a folding screen that's approximately 4 feet wide and 6 feet tall. Feel free to adjust measurements as needed.
- 3 pieces of 6mm plywood (16x64)
- 12 pieces of 3/4x2 lumber (6 that are 16 inches long; 6 that are 6 feet long)
- hinges and screws
- paint and paintbrush
- wood varnish
- hammer and nails
- wood glue
- drill
- screwdriver
How to Build
- Paint the plywood boards on both sides in your choice of color.
- Build the frames out of the lumber pieces by using the 6ft pieces as vertical posts and the 16 inch pieces between them horizontally.
- There will be extra space on one end of the frame. This will be at the bottom of the screen.
- Once the wood glue on the frame is dry, add some more glue to the edges of the plywood board.
- Wedge the plywood board into the frame. Use clamps for extra stability while it dries.
- Repeat these steps 3 times to create 3 panels.
- To connect the panels, lay two of them up on their side to attach a metal hinge.
- Once you add the hinges to connect the two panels, flip them over to add the third.
- Add any additional paint or decoration to your screen and place wherever you want to divide the room.
Now you can enjoy a convenient and mobile folding screen suitable for any room of your home.
About the Author
Bill and Aby Brooks, REALTORS®
Aby’s understanding of excellent customer service stems from her extensive professional background. Prior to earning her real estate license in 2005, along with her college degree that focuses on business and engineering, Aby was the head of purchasing, inventory and quality assurance for an OEM medical and aerospace manufacturing company. Known by her clients and fellow realtors for her tenacity, honesty, integrity, and attention to detail, as a full-time realtor, she is also appreciated for her quick response to her client’s needs. Aby has been an avid horse rider and owner since the age of eight, with her husband Billas a local firefighter/EMT they are very active within the community. Bill served as a US Army Airborne Ranger in 75th Ranger Regiment, he is a combat-wounded veteran who was awarded a Purple Heart. Bill's background as facility Manager for an International metals company and as a firefighter/EMT gives him the experience, attention to detail and the desire to go above and beyond to serve his customers. The Brooks' serve on the board of a local non-profit (501c3) that gives back to the veterans, first responders and their families. The Brooks family resides on their small ranch in Manatee County. Aby& Bill excel in all types of real estate and their passion is helping people. “We genuinely like people, growing up in Sarasota and Manatee counties and now raising our own family here, it is an absolute pleasure to share our growing area with newcomers and reminisce with longtime residents. Our area has so much to offer and it is our business to help folks buy and sell their own piece of paradise.”
