Roommate Blocker 1.0

Step 8 Making It All Look Good

Based on tugging and pushing... this wall could comfortably hold up 100-150 pounds. You can decorate it with virtually any posters you have.

I didn't want to paint anything... it's messy, and will spill everywhere... Don't use paint.

I didn't mind small gaps because I knew that I'd be covering up the wall with some flexible material.

I went to target and bought a twin XL fitted sheet, I didn't want any seem lines so I made sure that the sheet was at least the size of my wall. I cut the sheet to size and stapled away. If you pull tight enough, the wall will look like it's painted.

I used some standard picture frame hooks, and hung some posters... NOW, it looks like a normal college room wall.

Comments

[kiafayce]

I wish I could do something like this. Unfortunately, the building owner doesn't want us putting any screws into the walls or any kind of construction project in our rooms...

It's extremely problematic when we bring guys back to the dorm. :/

[rcallowa]

incredibly clever... seems like a good solution for studio apartments as well

[Smeeon]

well done! well documented for those who are unsure how to start a project like this.

[newroger]

muito bommm! vou usar aqui em casa!

[altontoth]

That sheet trick is super clever! If you press fit the wall into place, as you put the frame in, you could actually wrap the sheet around the edges of your studs, no stapling required on edges. Super awesome though!

[littlejr]

you......are.........genius