How to build freestanding walls for hanging pictures?

[LeahBlacker]

Hello,

I need to buy or make 4 x freestanding double sided walls for hanging and display of picture frames for our small exhibition space.

Approximate dimensions would be 1200mm wide by 1800mm high.

Can anyone get me started with the materials required and instructions to successfully complete this project.

Thank you,

Leah

[EricL]

Hello @LeahBlacker 

Thank you for sharing your question about how to build free-standing walls for hanging pictures. I've placed a suggested plan below for you to have a look at. If you have any questions about its assembly please let me know.

Tools needed:

• Circular saw
• Cordless Drill
• Assorted Drill bits and screw bit
• Measuring tape and pencil
• Builders square ruler.

Materials:

• 2400 x 1200mm 9mm MDF Panel Standard ( 2 x panels per frame )
• 42 x 19mm 1.2m DAR Pine Standard ( 2 x pieces per frame )
• 42 x 19mm 1.8m DAR Pine Premium ( 3 pieces per frame )
• 70 x 35mm Framing MGP10 Untreated Pine ( 2 meters needed to make two feet per frame )
• 2400 x 1200mm 16mm MDF Panel Standard ( for foot support )
• Zenith 8G x 25mm Countersunk Gold Rib Head Chipboard Screws - 40 Pack ( to screw MDF panels to pine frame ) 
• Zenith 10G x 75mm Gold Passivated Type 17 Countersunk Head Timber Screws ( to screw 70 x 35 feet together )
• Zenith 10G x 30mm Gold Passivated Type 17 Countersunk Head Timber Screws  ( to screw MDF support panels to timber feet )
• Zenith 10G x 60mm Gold Passivated Type 17 Countersunk Head Timber Screws ( to screw feet to frame )

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

 

[LeahBlacker]

Hi Eric,

Thank you so much for your reply, it is very helpful and much appreciated.

Kind regards

Leah

[EricL]

Hi @LeahBlacker

I'm glad my suggestions helped. Please keep us updated with your progress, we look forward to seeing your pictures on display.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[Thoo]

Thanks Eric,

This post has been helpful for me as well to get started.

I am planning on a smaller unit, with the display board being oriented in the landscape position and measuring 1200 x 600mm.

What would be the dimensions required of the foot frames, to ensure it is stable?

[EricL]

Hello @Thoo 

Thanks for sharing your question about free standing wall. I suggest staying with the recommended foot size which is 500mm. The only reason you would make it bigger is if the item you are hanging on it is much heavier. But the consequence of that would also involve modifying the frame itself in order for it to carry the heavier load. 

If you need further assistance, please let me know.

Eric

[Thoo]

Thanks Eric,

How about making the foot size smaller ? For a smaller display frame

[EricL]

Hello @Thoo 

I recommend not making the foot smaller than 400mm to prevent the panel from tipping over. 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric