suggestions for making a wall panel with fabric
By jeanne s
hello i am trying to do a quick (cheap) fix in an office, and wanted to frame some fabric on the wall so it looks like a wall panel. i have seen this in magazines, simple molding around a large piece of fabric looks fantastic. the only thing is that to have the molding fit together it seems it has to be cut with a miter (mitre) saw, and i don't have one. i imagine it is not cheap and that home depot would not have the patience to cut all the strips for me. there are preformed kits for molding , and molding edges you can buy online to get away from this problem but the preformed corners are about 10 each.
alternatively i just toyed with the idea of stretching the fabric around thin wooden frames i make -- then i don't need to worry about the corners in the same way.
hit me with your best ideas curbly team.....jeanne
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sparkie
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Spray Adhesive....I just discovered this product for light construction use such as installing foamboard insulation on walls. I think there are several strengths/styles of adhesive.
OK, gotta go hang some more foamboard!
sparkie
Just a couple tips on several comments:
Foamboard..different types/thicknesses (word?), i.e. some have a foil-like skin for added strength or 2"+ thick which is very sturdy.
Mitre Saw...Some big box stores have a simple, old school style mitre box w/ handsaw set up in aisle so customers can cut their own wood. I believe you only pay for the lengths you take home. That means you aren't paying for your mistakes or excess length nor for the tool.
wizodd
Cut your fabric to the shape and size you want.
Layout the location on the wall with a pencil.
Use wallpaper paste to to attach the fabric to the wall.
Make your fram to fit.
(Frame can be anything, one cheap one is to use styrofoam scrap from building construction. Cut to size, cover with contact paper, wrapping paper or such then glue in place using water soluble white glue.)
jeanne s
yes thanks for all of your great comments, and similar to what chris found i also found this , which includes how to make a cheaper frame. also i found out one can buy a mitre box for about 16.00 so i could do the mitre cuts on the molding as well -- but this latest tech is what i will try. let you know the results. the curbly crew never lets me down :) jeanne ttp://www.trashydivaliving.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=52&Itemid=41
DIY Maven
Chrisjob
Try this!
optimist
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