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DIY Screen Divider Guide

by Jonathan Maines 01/14/2024

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

  1. Paint the plywood boards on both sides in your choice of color.
  2. Build the frames out of the lumber pieces by using the 6ft pieces as vertical posts and the 16 inch pieces between them horizontally.
  3. There will be extra space on one end of the frame. This will be at the bottom of the screen.
  4. Once the wood glue on the frame is dry, add some more glue to the edges of the plywood board.
  5. Wedge the plywood board into the frame. Use clamps for extra stability while it dries.
  6. Repeat these steps 3 times to create 3 panels.
  7. To connect the panels, lay two of them up on their side to attach a metal hinge.
  8. Once you add the hinges to connect the two panels, flip them over to add the third.
  9. 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
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Jonathan Maines

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire, Jon moved to Naples, Florida in 1989 where he took a job with the Naples Police Department. In 1991 Jon married his wife Kathy, also from Wisconsin, and had two children. During the next 19 years Jon continued to work for the Naples Police Department ultimately becoming a Lieutenant. During this time he and Kathy also became successful real estate investors. In June 2010 Jon retired from the Naples Police Department to focus his energies into being a successful Real Estate Professional. Jon believes that his faith, honesty, integrity, knowledge and hard work have been the key principals to his success in the Real Estate Business. If you are looking for an agent you can count on and trust to give you an honest perspective when looking to buy or sell your home, Jon is here to serve you. Call today for a free market analysis!