Recent content by monosierra

Thank you! I realize that a regular door would not work without a 2x4 stud wall or frame.

Thanks! What kind of sound insulation do you suggest? And would the doors simply swing from the studs?

Thanks! That's a great idea. They are meant to be micro unit apartments though, not kids' rooms. Are you describing a hollow cavity wall framed by 2x2s? Sorry if its a dumb question!

Thanks! You are totally right on what we are trying to do. For doors, we are considering a lightweight door for now, such as accordion doors. We compromise on privacy but save on weight/cost. Obviously this is not a long term solution but should do for a prototype. Do you think we should just...

Thanks for the hinge advice! We do want to be able to move the partition around - partly because a real wall would require permits and meet zoning regulations. Another forum suggested some kind of foam gasket material to bridge the gap between wall and partition. Is there any other way to...

Thanks! Indeed we are trying to divide a bedroom into two smaller bedrooms with minimal damage. For doors, we are thinking of either buying a 1) regular door and a frame, 2) a pre-hung door (probably too heavy) or 3) an accordion door (cheap, light, but not as secure) from Home Depot. We...

Thanks! We are serious indeed but are very inexperienced. Basically we are trying to partition an existing room into two smaller rooms using a simple OSB partition. For now we are thinking of gluing 2 layers of 23/32" 4x8' OSB panels with Green Glue to form the bulk of the partition, with...

Hi, What is the best way to attach a temporary wall to an existing wall with minimal damage to the existing wall? Thanks!