One of the most original elements The decor of any apartment is a screen. The first functional screens, which served to divide the home into functional areas, appeared in ancient Japan. Today, screens are also used to divide the space of rooms, but their decorative role is also important. However, you don’t have to buy a beautiful screen. If you have an interesting design idea, All necessary materials and tools. In this case, even without special skills, you can make a modern, stylish screen.
Sliding screen made of MDF boards
The easiest way to make a decorative sliding screen with your own hands is to simply fasten ready-made MDF boards, which already have decorative door hinges. In order to connect 2 fairly high doors, you will need 3 door hinges. Once the base of the screen is ready, you can start decorating it. Such a screen can suit any stylistic design of the room. To make the screen lighter, you can use plate doors as a basis. In order to give the screen functionality, you can attach wheels to it. You can make the screen original by covering it with stickers, painting it in your favorite color, decorating it with photographs, mirror elements, or covering it with a beautiful fabric. You can make such a screen for the bathroom with your own hands.
Screen for a room with a frame
A more complex and time-consuming process of making a screen with your own hands is a screen using a special frame. For such a screen you can use a wooden or metal frame. Since creation metal frame at home is difficult due to the use of welding, it is better to make a wooden frame from bars connected to each other with wood glue. The finished wooden frame should be primed and painted.
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Decorative partitions are designed to decorate the interior and delimit space. They have been known since ancient times. Compact, mobile and aesthetic screens were used hundreds and thousands of years ago in Egypt, the Roman Empire, Greece and China. Rich people decorated such partitions with a variety of fabrics, precious stones and metals, inlays. With a screen, you can make the space cozy, or turn the structure into a real art object, adding decorativeness and theatricality. Make an interior and zoning element with your own hands.
Types of screens
Modern screens come in several types depending on the structure, purpose and materials used. When choosing a design option, you need to take into account the stylistic direction and the place in which the product will be located. Main varieties by functionality:
- Casement (sliding). Until recently, screens were the only options. The product has a rigid frame on which fabric, paper or other material is stretched, and includes several frames connected to each other - 3–8 or more. If necessary, they are folded like an accordion and removed. Initially, the frame was made of wood, but later it was replaced with lighter aluminum.
- Single screen. They include only one wide sash - it can be a frame made of any material with fabric or paper stretched over it, or a sheet of plastic, plywood, chipboard or glass mounted on a stand. It is recommended to equip this option with wheels.
- Screen-book. Consists of a pair of leaves of the same or different widths. When it’s time to move it to another place, the product easily folds into a book. This type of product can be used for holiday photo shoots or simply for dressing up.
- Flexible. For their manufacture, long thin sections (pipes, plates, slats) are used, which are connected to each other. The structure is a single wall. The peculiarity of flexible products is that they can be placed in a spiral, a wave, or even rolled into a roll and put aside.
- Deaf. They consist of a different number of valves, but their peculiarity is complete opacity. For production, a solid board can be used (a screen made of plywood, chipboard, etc. is popular), thick fabric stretched over a frame, or cardboard inserted into the frame.
- Transparent. They are often a transparent material stretched over a frame, such as tulle, organza or even starched gauze. No less in demand are metal versions made using the air forging technique, or wooden models with through openwork carvings.
Materials
When you decide to make a screen with your own hands, first decide on suitable material. Traditionally, a product of this type was made of wood - slats or solid boards. Today, creativity and originality are valued, so the most expensive ones are used to make partitions. different materials. Common options:
- Tree. A simple smooth board or material with a pattern cut out on it, or a structure made of slats or beams will do. Plywood is easy to process, light and inexpensive. You can even build a partition from old doors, after first restoring their panels and giving them a fresh look.
- Plastic. Pipes made of this material are widely used, which are suitable for creating frames or frames. They are cheaper than metal ones and weigh less. The product made from plastic pipes is easy to assemble and disassemble. They are easy to care for: you just need to periodically brush off the dust from their surface. An alternative is plastic panels, it is very easy to make a partition from them. You can select several panels that have the same pattern and connect them to each other. The finished partition is well suited for a bathroom, swimming pool or garden shower.
- Metal. Metal frames of a given shape are often used, which can be ordered from a specialist. Panels made of plastic, glass, wood are inserted into them, or fabric is stretched. Iron sheets look bulky and do not make the room cozy, but an ornament forged from twigs will give the partition a spectacular look. Often, metal pipes with a diameter of no more than 5 cm are used to create a frame. A screen of this type will decorate a garden or yard.
- Cardboard. Cheap and available material, from which you can make a creative, original screen with your own hands. It is very easy to work with it, because... you just need to cut out the parts in accordance with the diagram and fasten them into one sheet. Ready-made partitions are not suitable for the street, because... they will quickly deteriorate under the influence of weather factors.
- Branches. This includes reed, willow, and bamboo. Screens made from them are mobile, light and visually simple. They go great with different styles in the interior: tropical, classic, empire, eco-style. Their production requires the performer to have wicker weaving skills. The finished product will look great in the garden and will not deteriorate from wind, rain and sun if the material is processed correctly.
- CDs and vinyl records. These parts are connected to each other using staples or threads. The result is an original openwork canvas that can be hung anywhere in the room in the form of a wave, a semicircle or in a straight line.
DIY fabric screen with wooden frame
The classic version is a fabric screen stretched over a wooden frame. The product is made in the form of a dressing table, book or accordion. The number of frames affects the final shape. Prepare the following tools and materials:
- drill, screwdriver;
- construction stepper;
- hacksaw, sandpaper;
- door hinges (12), screws (96);
- textile;
- wooden blocks (24);
- varnish, paint, universal glue;
- decorative elements(beads, ribbons, etc.).
- Measure 6 cm from the edge of each plank and draw a line. Then make cuts along the markings up to half the width of the planks.
- Make cuts from each edge of the plank by removing a layer of wood to the notch - place a chisel on the beam and hit it with a hammer. On inner surface Apply universal glue and assemble the slats into the frame, then press them tightly.
- After the glue has dried, sand the surfaces with sandpaper and coat with wood varnish. Secure the door hinges to the frame with a screwdriver.
- The finished base for the screen should be decorated with fabric of any texture and color. Make a pattern according to the dimensions of the frame, taking into account the hems. Use a staple gun to attach the fabric to the base. The tension should be good. Start fastening in the following order: top, bottom and sides.
- Next, start assembling the screen for the door hinges. The latter will need 2 per 1 connection to make folding the product convenient in the future.
DIY room screen made of cardboard
One of interesting options- cardboard screen. To make it yourself, order cardboard tubes designed for winding fabrics or linoleum. In a specialized store they are generally considered waste. The finished partition will have a wavy shape. Set of tools and materials:
- cardboard tubes (16–20);
- strong decorative rope (1 skein);
- drill;
- scissors, tape measure, pencil;
- paint of a color suitable for the interior (optional).
If you decide to use pipes for linoleum, then 8–10 pieces will be enough. Their length is more than 3 m, so cut each one in half:
- Cut all the pipes to the required height and lay them out in a row.
- Measure 20 cm from the bottom edge and make a mark on each element (point A).
- Measure upward a segment 1 m long and make a new mark (point B).
- Next, mark point C in the center of each pipe. Drill holes in the marked places.
- Thread the decorative rope: first at points A, then B and C. After this, move the pipes and tie strong rope knots on the sides of the screen. The result will be a screen similar to a reed or bamboo partition.
DIY decorative screen made from plastic pipes
Making a mobile screen with your own hands is possible using plastic pipes. A ready-made partition will help to zone rooms or provide shelter on a hot day from sun rays. Prepare:
- screwdriver;
- self-tapping screws, nuts and washers;
- paints, brush;
- furniture wheels (4);
- a board that will be the base;
- a pair of flanges;
- plastic pipes (3);
- metal pipe to weight the base.
If necessary, plastic pipes can be replaced with similar ones in width and length metal products. Sequencing:
- Make markings on the board. Mark the places where the wheels will be attached.
- Secure the wheels to the board using self-tapping screws.
- Fix the weighting material on the underside of the base ( metal pipe). Screw it on with a self-tapping screw and using holders.
- On the upper side of the base you will need to secure the flanges into which the pipes must be inserted.
- On top of one horizontal pipe connect two vertical ones by inserting their ends into the connecting elbows.
- After finishing the work, paint the entire structure.
- Show your imagination, for example, hang thick fabric on the frame. Quite suitable old curtain, the main thing is that its size matches the width of the frame, and the design with the flower matches the main notes of the interior.
Wooden changing screen
If you want to create a screen with your own hands for changing clothes, make the body from wide and thin boards of any type of wood. This design can even muffle sounds. It's easier to use MDF panels. List the right tools and materials consists of:
- screwdriver, construction gun, scissors;
- primer or sealant;
- decorative construction nails;
- hinges for doors, upholstery tape;
- acrylic paint;
- 3 thin boards 45x180 cm;
- 3 pieces of padding polyester 50x200 cm;
- 3 pieces of thick fabric – 50x200 cm.
First, prepare the boards by covering one surface with primer (it will be the back part). Once the primer has dried, cover this side with acrylic paint. The following actions:
- Cut a strip of padding polyester slightly wider than the panel. Place on the board and secure with a construction gun. Cut off excess material on the sides.
- The piece of fabric should be the same size as the padding polyester. Attach it to the panel, stretch it, fold the edges and secure it over the padding polyester layer.
- Use glue to secure the upholstery tape around the edges. Additionally, secure it with nails. Repeat similar steps on all panels.
- Connect the structure by placing the two panels face down. Attach furniture hinges at a distance of 10 cm from the top and bottom edges, attach them. At the end, fix the third panel in the same way.
DIY screen for kindergarten
Make your own screen that will be the perfect decoration kindergarten, can be made from ordinary polypropylene pipes. In addition to them, it would be a good idea to prepare a special apparatus used for welding such pipes. If desired, you can paint all the elements in any color. Stages:
- Cut the PVC pipes to the desired length. Then fasten the section frames using corner joints.
- Sew covers from any fabric. Its area should be equal to the size of the frame section. Be sure to stitch the edges.
- Use Velcro strips or loops as fastenings. They will need to be sewn or attached along the top side of the cover.
- The final stage will be decorating with some floral motifs. Glue colorful appliqués or sew small pockets onto the cover stretched over each section.
For a wedding photo shoot
A do-it-yourself screen of this type is somewhat more difficult to make than others because you need to show your skills in painting. Prepare:
- against mosquito net, wooden blocks;
- long (5.7 cm) and short (1.27 cm) screws;
- corner brackets, hinges;
- stapler, drill;
- scissors, brush;
- acrylic White paint;
- white paint for wooden surfaces;
- glitter;
- protective covering on water based.
Cut the bars, assemble them into a frame and connect them with corner brackets and self-tapping screws. If you decide to paint the frame white, do it immediately after assembly. Three frames need to be made. Further:
- Secure the mosquito net using a staple gun.
- Spread a water-based coating over the mesh. Wait until it dries.
- Apply the design with light strokes using acrylic paint. To create a shadow, you will need a little black or gray paint.
- To add brightness to the festive partition, coat some areas with PVA glue and sprinkle with glitter. Finally, connect all three frames with door hinges.
An interesting option is the product in Japanese style. To make it yourself, prepare:
- bars 2x5 cm;
- furniture hinges;
- fabric of any color, texture;
- thin cord (decorative) or rope;
- hammer, chisel;
- screwdriver or screwdriver;
- glue, clamps;
- brush, paint (varnish);
- furniture corner, screws;
- measuring tool;
- sandpaper.
To begin, mark the bars by setting a distance of 5 cm from the edge and drawing a line across. Further actions:
- Make a cut to 1/2 the thickness of the block, remove part of the wood with a chisel and hammer to the depth of the cut. Do this on both sides of the planks.
- Connect the long and short parts perpendicular to each other, remembering to first apply inner side recesses wood glue.
- Clamp the joints with clamps, wait until the glue dries and screw the furniture corners onto the joints. Finally, attach the fabric to the frame using a decorative cord - to do this, make fabric inserts around the perimeter.
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SCREEN WITH SOFT LINING
1. Cut out the soft lining
Very pleasant impression produces a screen lined on both sides with a soft lining. The linings are cut out (again using a template) strictly according to the dimensions of the board. Cut out two pieces of fabric for upholstery with an allowance.
2. Attaching the soft lining
Place the board with its back side up on the table or floor, and on it - a soft lining cut to size. Check if it matches the shape of the board. If everything is in order, attach the lining around the perimeter with fabric glue, starting from the bottom edge of the board. In the same way, glue the lining to the front side of the board.
SOFT WASTE LINING
A soft lining can be made from scraps nonwoven material, for example, polyester left over from other work.
To do this, you need to attach them to each other, sew them with a herringbone stitch and cut them in the same way as a solid piece.
3. Final operations Covering the boards with fabric over the lining, gluing their edges with decorative tape, attaching hinges and connecting the boards to each other is carried out in the same way as stated above.
REMOVABLE COVER (COVER)
So that the covering of the screen can be washed or easily replaced, it is made removable and attached with pushpins or staples only to the lower edges of the screen boards.
1. Measurement of screen boards
They dismantle the screen. Measure the height and width of the sections. If the top of the boards is figured, a template of the appropriate shape is made. The thickness and total length of the top and side edges of the boards are also measured, starting from one of the lower corners through the upper edge and to the opposite lower corner.
2. Cut the fabric
Cut out two pieces of fabric of the same size for each board (for the front and back sides of the boards), adding a 1.5 cm seam allowance on the sides and at the top edge.
On the side of the bottom edge of the board, give an allowance of 5 cm, since the fabric will then need to be tucked and tacked. For each board, a narrow edge strip is cut out of fabric, the width of which is equal to the thickness of the boards plus an allowance of 1.5 cm for the seams on each side, and the length is the measured incomplete (without the bottom edge) perimeter of the boards plus 7 cm for the folds of the ends.
3. Sewing in the side edging
The side edging strip is pinned right side to the side and top edges of the back of the cover with a 1.5 cm seam allowance and basted. Turn it slightly right side out to check the position of the pattern. After making sure that the pattern is positioned correctly, fasten the side edging. To prevent the fabric from puffing up, cuts are made in the seam allowance at all corners and curves every 2.5 cm. In the same way, sew the side strip to the front of the cover.
4. Attaching the cover to the board
Turn the sewn cover right side out and put it on the board, pulling it down tightly so that there are no folds. Fold the side corners of the cover from the bottom edge of the board (as when packing a parcel), fold the edges of the front and back parts of the cover onto the bottom edge of the board, slightly tucking the upper visible edge. Once again making sure that the cover is tight, secure the folds to the bottom edge of the board with push pins or staples. A similar operation is performed with other sections (boards) of the screen. Decorate the visible edges of the boards with decorative tape. The sections are connected to each other on hinges.
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A screen-partition for a room is a somewhat forgotten element of the interior, equally worthy of being called both decor and furniture. The versatility of its functionality and sophistication in execution have become an amazing find in modern design premises. Thanks to the fluidity of the lightweight, portable design, designing with it will never be boring. With a little imagination, you can make a screen for the room with your own hands.
Screen partition for a room: practicality and variety of models
Having bought a screen for a room, it may seem to you at first glance to be a rather frivolous and non-functional item. But it is in the frivolity, inconstancy and ability to instantly modulate the space of a room that the main advantages of this piece of furniture are manifested. And if necessary, the screen can be easily removed, thereby not taking up much space.
Classic models of screens consist of three separate sections, connected to each other by hinges and folding like an accordion. The sash frame is usually made from lightweight material such as wood or plastic. Textiles, leather, thick paper, twine, polycarbonate and other materials are used for filling. Such screensavers work great as delimiters of living space in small rooms.
A lightweight version of wooden partitions are screens, skillfully created from rattan or willow weaving. Pleasant and calm colors of products from amber to olive will emphasize the naturalness of the interior. Decorating exquisite and weightless bamboo screens with curly indoor plants, they can be used as decor, stylized as a garden gazebo.
Forged metal screens are visually light and transparent, but their designs are quite massive. Such products serve more of a decorative component, since in order to unfold or collapse them a certain force must be applied. In addition, if their legs are not equipped with thrust bearings, they can damage flooring. Openwork and graceful, they will add a touch of romantic mood to the interior. Suitable for spacious rooms in private cottages or large apartments.
Universal screen partitions with shelves or pockets can simultaneously separate one part of the room from another and serve as racks and shelves. Taking into account your preferences, you can place books, figurines, vases and other decorative items in the pockets and on the shelves of such screensavers. If you use such a screen to cover the desktop area, the pockets are used as pencil cases for office supplies.
The design of the screen-screen is representative of stationary placement models. Such screensavers do not fold and are permanently mounted to the floor. The screen frame can be made of wood or a metal rod. The screen material can be plastic, textiles, or even braided metal cable. There are screen models of inexpensive room screens, the legs of which are equipped with wheels for free movement. They can be folded out, they are compact and suitable for modest apartments.
Screen partitions for residential rooms
To add an element of originality to the interior, it is not necessary to purchase designer models at a high price; you can buy an inexpensive screen for the room from the collection of photo partitions with an image that matches the style and mood. The product catalogs have an incredible number of options with any themes, suitable for various style trends. Such an acquisition will be very useful for small room, and for a spacious room.
Screens in the interior: photos of impeccable models
The functions of such a delicate item as a screen are quite diverse. She easily copes with the division of space, closes from prying eyes creative chaos a study or an unassembled bed, protects from annoying sunlight or simply acts as a decorative element. Some models are made of moisture-resistant materials and can be used in bathrooms.
Screens made of wood look unsurpassed oriental style, decorated with paintings. The motifs of the images can be very diverse: trees, flowers, birds, animals, human figures. Partitions whose filling is completely carved or inlaid with gems look especially luxurious. Such products will become an impeccable decoration for adherents of the colonial style.
A skillfully selected screen of wooden frames, covered with silk fabric, can not only serve as a room divider, but also highlight the excellent taste of the owners of the house. With the help of an almost weightless screen-partition, you can visually balance the massiveness of the main furniture and refresh an already familiar interior. The model with sections of different sizes looks especially interesting.
Small models of folding forged structures are used as a mantelpiece for a fireplace, which looks more harmonious in such a frame. A folding screen-partition with mirror doors will block part of the space from view, optically enlarging the other half of the room. This design option will not only decorate a small room, but will relieve the feeling of cramped square meters.
Screen made of openwork wooden lattice, painted in White color, creates a feeling of celebration in the room and gives it an elegant and fresh look. At first glance, seemingly fragile, such a model is associated with green garden, relaxation and sea. If the location of the screen is determined to be stationary, it can be decorated with decorative live or artificial plants.
Options for using a screen for a children's room
Proof of the incredible versatility of a room screen is its use in children's rooms. There are a lot of options and they are all functionally justified. The main purpose of a screen in a nursery is to divide the room into a study room and a bedroom or play area. It is better to buy a partition for a child’s room made from natural, safe and lightweight material.
Will do lightweight design with frames made of wooden beams and fabric, secured with ties. Such partitions are easier to care for: as they become dirty, the textiles can be easily and quickly removed for cleaning or washing. It is very convenient to use in a children's model with built-in shelves, pockets, as well as frames for photographs and drawings.
While the baby is sleeping, you can use a screen to separate the crib from the window, protecting it from sunlight or light. table lamp, which is used by the older child when doing homework. If the nursery is intended for both a boy and a girl, you can use a partition to organize a comfortable changing area.
For a young family with a small child, which currently only has a small studio apartment, you can buy a decorative screen with a double-sided pattern. She will become in a fast way Create a cozy corner for your baby. Choose a model with children's drawing, on the other hand, an ornament that matches the style of the entire room.
Often in children's rooms, screensavers with PVC screens are installed, on which bright images of favorite fairy-tale and cartoon characters are applied. Such a colorful thing will certainly only contribute good mood your child. One of the creative options for using a screen for a children's room is a puppet theater performance.
Bathroom screen
A folding screen-partition is very convenient for installation in a spacious bathroom with a window: it can be used as a curtain to block the window opening or, by moving it, to create space for a small dressing room. You can install a screen with pockets for storing small bath accessories, and by equipping the partition with hooks, it is convenient to place some household clothes on it.
Recently, bathroom screens have become popular. Such designs look more presentable than traditional curtains, and thanks to the transparent filling, they do not overload the room. The bathroom screen allows you to use the sanitary ware both for taking baths and as a shower stall. Such a barrier effectively protects the room from water droplets entering when taking a shower.
There are several options for bathroom screen designs. This may be a model with a frame of several sections. Typically, the two outer sections are installed stationary, while the other two move along aluminum profile through rollers. The number of sashes in the model is determined by the layout of the bathroom and the position of the bathtub itself.
Frameless screens are made of 8 mm glass without a frame. To carefully take water procedures, you can use a single-leaf fixed partition, fixed with the vertical side to the wall and the horizontal side to the side of the bathroom. There are screens with one panel attached to the wall with hinges, allowing it to open.
Where to buy a screen partition for a room
You can purchase an exclusive screen model by ordering the product at furniture factory or by contacting the company forged products. But you need to be prepared for the fact that the work individual order and size will cost you a pretty penny. It is much more profitable to buy an inexpensive screen-partition for a room in an online store or on a website for selling items decorative furniture for interior.
Online catalogs offer huge selection decorative partitions of various designs at reasonable prices. The range of models using photo printing amounts to hundreds of options. Convenient system search will help you find the product you like by photo or price. The company’s specialists can provide advice on choosing a product and calculating its cost (if ordered by custom sizes). Discounts and promotions are possible, all products are guaranteed.
Using online stores, you can choose a screen partition that meets your preferences regarding design, functions, sizes, materials for manufacturing and cost. On the websites you can find inexpensive, simple products that even students can buy, as well as select elegant models using rattan weaving or decorated with carvings. The main thing is that the model is in tune with the style of your room.
Many people use photos of screen options as an example to try to make a unique room partition with their own hands. This will help not only with photos of products, but also with DIY screen master classes posted on the Internet. By creating such an element yourself, it is possible to embody your personal creative idea in it.
How to make a screen for a room with your own hands
The fact that a home-made screen-partition for a room will cost much less is beyond doubt, but, in addition, such a thing will have every chance of becoming a real decoration of the room. Making a simple screen is not difficult, and the exciting process of making it will bring you a lot of fun.
Tools and materials for manufacturing
A small antique screen will look appropriate in almost any room. Vintage decorative elements have long become an indispensable attribute modern interiors: They create a nostalgic, warm atmosphere in the room. In addition, having separated yourself with a screen, it will be pleasant to sit in a chair reading a fascinating book.
Before you make a screen with your own hands, make sure that you have all the necessary tools and materials. To make a small wooden screen-partition, consisting of three sections, you will need:
- wooden beam with a cross section of 40 x 40 mm - to make the frame you will need 6 bars about 2 m long and the same number of slightly shorter elements;
- a piece of fabric, preferably dense and light-proof - to fill the sections of the screen;
- pages with text or poetry, cut out from books, newspapers, personal notebooks, diaries - for decorating the screen canvas. If you need any clippings in the future, you can simply make copies for work;
- tea leaves solution - will be needed to give the sheets of paper an aged look. It is advisable to prepare a strong solution;
- scissors, paint brush, PVA glue, wood varnish;
- hammer, square, tape measure, screwdriver;
- nails, screws;
- construction stapler - for fixing fabric to frames;
- door canopies - you will need 4 small neat hinges to connect the screen sections;
- braid for decoration.
Sequence of work
Work begins with the assembly of the frame frames. The bars must be adjusted to the dimensions of the sash and connected into frames. When fastening the bars, you should use a square to maintain a right angle and prevent the sashes from skewing. The frame elements are connected to each other using self-tapping screws or nails. The finished structures are varnished and left until the coating is completely dry.
The next step will be connecting the sections to each other. First, using a tape measure, mark the places where the hinges are attached on each sash. It is necessary that the distance from the top and bottom jumpers to the hinge for each of the three sections is at the same level. The hinges are carefully fixed using self-tapping screws.
Next, start cutting the fabric. 3 pieces of the appropriate size are cut out of it. Before the fabric is attached to the frames, it is decorated. The tea solution is applied to the prepared paper pages with a brush. Before application, the tea leaves should be carefully strained through a fine strainer. To ensure that the paper does not wrinkle after drying, each processed sheet should be ironed. When all the sheets are dried, they are glued to the fabric.
Preparing sheets of paper to look like “antique”
Each sheet is covered thin layer PVA glue and glued to the canvas. When performing this procedure, you need to make sure that the glue does not leak onto the fabric. After this, allow the glue to dry completely. The sections of the screen are filled with the prepared fabric. Using a stapler, the fabric is attached to one side of the frame, and then, by stretching the fabric, it is fixed to the remaining elements of the frame. The recommended distance between staples is 4-5 cm.
The final stage of work is to give the screen an aesthetic appearance. To do this, the lines for attaching the fabric to the frame are covered with braid. This can be done with glue. Make sure that the braid lies evenly relative to the direction of the frame elements. Your unique room divider screen is ready to use!
Zoning the space with the help of room screens allows you to change the configuration of the room on demand, giving the entire interior mystery and enigma. And when not needed, the almost weightless portable design folds up quickly and easily, without cluttering up the room.
A traditional screen for dividing space in a room is created from wooden frame and fabric stretched between the slats. But materials and ways to make a screen partition for a room with your own hands, thanks to modern technologies it became much more.
Lightweight screen partitions, made using a wooden frame, paper or fabric, are suitable for visual zoning of a room. When using a durable screen, you can achieve functionality: install small shelves for accessories, and, if necessary, hang clothes and bags on the top of the structure.
In order for the partition screen to serve for a long time and not cause trouble, at the project planning stage you need to take care of the availability of all materials. Required Tools for a small screen partition of 3 sections with paper and fabric filler:
You can do without the help of a drill, but if you have a tool, it’s easy to screw the screws into the partition screen.
Bamboo rods are used instead of wood, plastic profiles or aluminum for, but working with them is somewhat more complicated than making a screen partition from bars.
The fabric-paper web will be replaced by sheets of drywall, which can be attached to the profile with small nails and self-tapping screws.
How to make a screen partition for a room with your own hands
Making a screen partition with your own hands using fabric is a simple process even for a person who has recently started creating homemade things for the home.
Moreover, light partition for changing clothes is a great opportunity to practice making simple furniture for the home.
When preparing materials for a partition screen, check the dimensions of the planned frame, fabrics and other components for filling the openings, take 3-4 cm more in width and height. It is best to cut the fabric from a common roll and try it on the made frame.
Before designing your own screen plan, explore a few ideas for creating functional and durable screens.
Frame making
After drawing up a sketch of the partition screen and calculating the dimensions, they begin to manufacture the frame:
You can make a screen-partition with legs, then the horizontal bars from below are attached 7-10 higher from the vertical wooden slats. In this way, 2 more sections of the partition screen are made if the structure consists of 3 parts.
Screen cloth
While the frame for the screen is drying, prepare the main canvas to fill the structure:
Instead of a stapler, rubber-based glue or decorative loops are used to attach the canvas to the partition.
Remember that when connecting fabric to different compartments of the screen, it must be stretched well.
Special construction pins are also suitable for these purposes.
Screen assembly
The final stage is connecting the sections of the screen-partition. Pre-prepare hinges corresponding to the size of the frames and the expected weight of the partition screen. Start assembly:
After 1-2 days you can start using the screen. In addition to the fabric, if desired, pockets are attached in which various small items are stored. The main thing is that the partition can withstand the weight.
Alternative option from cardboard tubes
When making screen partitions, any available means are used: plastic pipes, acrylic panels, bamboo branches and even CDs or records.
The screen-partition made of cardboard tubes, which is very similar to bamboo, only smoother, but just as environmentally friendly.
Take 16 to 20 pipes, decorative rope and paint to cover the frame. The tools you will need are a tape measure, scissors and a drill.
It’s easy to make a screen partition out of cardboard yourself:
The final stage is the processing of the partition screen with a coloring material. You can choose a light brown shade, and additionally draw “eyes”, like those of trees, imitating bamboo.
Video on how to make a screen partition
To understand how to make a screen, watch a video from a professional. Detailed recommendations and some secrets will help you create the perfect partition decorative type for an apartment!
A beautiful hand-made screen-partition is a source of pride for the owner and an excellent element of the interior, zoning the space and performing other functions.
