A House Divided...But in a good way: Screen Building Tutorial
01 February 2010
I am very excited to show you the project we have been working on.
First, let me give you some background. I used to work at Icon Health and fitness while attending college. No that doesn't mean I worked out a lot, I worked in the legal department and the treat drawer was huge... I gained weight while working there... Along with the extra ten pounds, I did get a smokin' deal on a huge elliptical, and later a recumbent bike. Just recently my neighbor sold us their old treadmill... So, while I am thankful to have my own personal gym, it is not all that pretty in my family room. But how to hide it?
Enter google search.
I love you google search!
Anyway. I found this screen online and thought "$519.00 dollars" gulp... But, it is funky, and oh so fun. You know what? I could make it. SOLD!
And guess what, now you too can make this! Original on left, ours on the right.
Supplies:
1 to 2 sheets 1/2" x 4' x 8' mdf, cut to size at the store, see specification sheet for dimensions, (Home Depot makes cuts FYI) Approx $20.00 a piece
6 hinges, very small 2 screw hinge. These come in sets of two for Approx $2-3.00
Paint
Wood patch compound (optional, for oops!)
Tools:
Straight edge, or long ruler (for drawing on template)
Measuring tape (for drawing on template)
Pencil (for drawing on template)
Jig saw (to cut out shapes) - not included in cost, but they are only about $30.00, for a simple saw, FYI
1-2 sheets, 150 grit sand paper (for sanding raw cut edges)
A round object (for sanding curves, see instruction sheet)
Sanding block (or small piece of wood with sanding paper wrapping it)
(If you do not have these tools check bottom of post for another option to build the screen)
without author's written consent before use. Thank you
41 comments:
Wow, that is so beautiful. I Love it. You guys are so talented.
What a great weay to hide your equiptment!
teri
WOW! You did an AWESOME job on that screen. :) I love the red too. Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
Wow, that is great and to be honest, I like yours better! Plus it would be easy to make it go with any decor! Great idea!
Beautiful screen! Thanks for posting the tutorial - I'd love to try it sometime!
wowza! I'd be scared to death to try this, but I'd paint one!
You always come up with the perfect solution to a problem, and always very clever and thrifty, too. The screen is a great addition to the room. Nice job!
I'd love it if you'd stop by sometime.
XO
Heidi - Heart and Home
What a great idea! I have just finished redoing our family room and am having a friend of mine build a screen for me for the same purpose! Hiding that treadmill that I don't really use but would use even less if it wasn't in the room! Love what you did!
Wow, really impressive. Thanks for linking up to Things I Love Thursday. If you wouldn't mind a link back to the carnival that would be great.
Very nice!
That is such an attractive screen! And, you made it yourselves...wow!
That's awesome! I would love it if you would link up to my blog for my Tuesday's Tips!
http://couponomicstimuluspackage.blogspot.com/2010/02/tuesdays-tips-how-to-get-out-of-debt.html
Wow, that's no screen! That's one heck of an eye popping piece of art! So fun and functional!
Cindy at Lakewood
WOW! What a fun project!!! Love the color you painted it too!
Ingenious, and it doesn't look overly difficult to make.
I like it- it's modern and fun!
Thank you so much for stopping by the Talented Tuesday at My Frugal Family link party, and adding this to the page! Don’t forget to stop back next week to see which links from this week are featured, and to add your new links!
I have to admit, whenever I see knock offs make their way 'round the internet I tend to roll my eyes. But this looks JUST like the real deal! And for over $400 less?! Wow!
Kelly
Wonderful knock of! I just love screens they hide a multitude of sins, or in your case good intentions.
You did a great job with the screen!
Wow! I am impressed. You did a fabulous job.
What a great solution! Love the mod style and your take-charge attitude to tackling a problem! Way to go!
AMAZING! Truely amazing! THis is so awesome... I think that I need to move to a house I can use it in! : )
That's great! Good job! I love the color and how it adds to your room!
Still loving this red divider So very creative! Thanks for sharing today. Thank you also for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!
~Hugs~
Leigh
Tales from Bloggeritaville
www.lbratina.blogspot.com
Totally cool!!!!
Thanks for joining "Get you Craft on Thurs."... I hope you join me next week!
Lori
That's just plain fabulous. I mean really~ I love it when we see something we like and think, I could so make that..... and then we DO! Very inspiring.
Robin
http://mypinkyfinger.blogspot.com
WOW! I can see how it wouldn't be too difficult for someone with the tools who knows how to use them.
It looks great! My favorite additions to any room...the kind you can do yourself!!!
That really looks good...like a piece of sculpture! Can't believe its DIY!
Thats awesome. Great job.
That looks amazing! Love the geometric shape and red too.
You duplicated it , perfectly! I am going to (attempt to) make this...
That makes me wish I (or hubs) was handy. It's fabulous that you share your specs with others for free.
Thank you for linking up with Finer Things Friday! :) Katie
SO creative! You have an eye for design.
Thanks for linking up!
Michelle
www.TrashToTreasureDecorating.com
Way cool! I'm not much of a builder, but husbands and sons are, so I will show them. Lezlee
That is so great that you were able to make it yourself! It looks just like the original!!
I've alwasys wanted a 'screen' in the family room and your directions gave me hope.. great job!
I love the look of it. It turned out awesome! Plus, it didn't cost a ton either. Nice!
Yours is better than the original!
Love it!
This is just what I have been looking for. All the room dividers I have found have not been that great looking/very expensive. THANK YOU!
OMG. Your projects are taking my breath away! We have a screen divider that hides our stationary bike but I was just thinking yesterday that I'd love one that better matches our decor.
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