A House Divided…But in a good way: Screen Building Tutorial
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.
Just keep that in mind, that you will be blown away when you can see how we did it for $30 to $50, depending on the size you want.
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)
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Cassity Kmetzsch started Remodelaholic after graduating from Utah State University with a degree in Interior Design. Remodelaholic is the place to share her love for knocking out walls, and building everything back up again to not only add function but beauty to her home. Together with her husband Justin, they have remodeled 6 homes and are working on a seventh. She is a mother of four amazing girls. Making a house a home is her favorite hobby.
>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!
https://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!
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>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!
>What a great idea! Thanks for sharing with Made it Monday! Jules