BUILDING A REUSABLE CHIPBOARD FRONT WALL FOR
DISPLAYING YOUR ARTWORK
This illustrated tutorial explains step by step how to build a neat front wall.
The great advantage of this method, combined with using Washi tape, is that as much material as possible can be reused and sold back to facilities.
How to prepare:
• Organize a small team of people at least one of whom has experience building.
• Provide good tools and materials.
• Make sure your presentation plan is well developed. An insightful model is the best guide for you and your helpers.
The location where you will present is known. In most cases, that is not a ready-to-go white box. There are usually obstacles for which you have to find a solution, such as a sink and a fuse box that must remain accessible. Mark the position of the wall and sidewalls with masking tape.
Half pillar
Tools: Sink Fuse box
Masking tape
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Hand tools
Pencil Tape measure Claw hammer Angled hook Tool belt Level Ladder Putty knife 2
Small materials & personal protection
Metal corners
Dowel
Painters masking tape
Eye protection
Sturdy job
ground sheet
Dust mask
Ear protection
Washi tape
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Electric tools with accessories
Battery screw drill
Quick screw bit
Pozidriv
Screwdriver bit
Wood screws at head 4cm
Hand circular saw + guide rail + vacuum cleaner
Jigsaw machine
Quick screw bit
Wood screw at head 10cm
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Calculate the number of chipboards, and sketch it out on paper All messurements in this document are in centimeters.
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Calculate the number of beams, and sketch it out on paper The structure is designed to be sustainable. This way you can save as much wood and money as possible.
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Beams
The sizes of the beams change yearly. In this situation the sizes of the beams are
Additionally there are 9 extension plates. For example, these are made from 18 mm multiplex which can often be found in the wood workshop waste bin.
Sizes: 5 x 35 x 1.8 cm
5 x 7 x 270 cm . 1 - 9 9 x 270 cm 9X 10 - 11 2 x ± 216 cm 2X 12 - 15 4 x ± 40 cm = 160 cm 16 - 18 3 x ± 26 cm = 78 cm 1X 19 - 22 4 x ± 116 cm = 464 cm 2X 23 - 27 5 x ± 40 cm = 200 cm 1X Total
BEAMS
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Lay the chipboards in an organised, well stacked pile, on the ground All
messurements in this document are in centimeters.
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Making the beams frame to size. Extend the beams with the extension plates (see page 6). Screw the beams together (or also with plates e.g plywood). To ensure you give enough space for the thickness of the chipboard, place the beams 12mm inwards.
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Turn the construction around so that the beams are on the ground, and the plates face up. Tools:
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Screw the sheets to the beams with (±110) 4cm screws. Make sure that the screws are no wider than 5 cm apart next to the seams, to be able to cover them with the Washi tape (see the oval illustration). The distance between the screws is approximately 20 cm. Keep in consideration the space needed for the side plates. The distance between the screws is approximately 20 cm.
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Because of the weight of the prefabricated wall you can also apply the top two panels when the wall is upright.
When the panels are screwed down, check with a putty knife that everything is at, and that the screw heads sit just below the surface of the chipboard plate
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Make the side wall
Lay the custom-made chipboard on the oor and place the beams on top. Note that the chipboard is 5 cm wider than the joint frame so that the side panel will t into the space left for it in the front panel. Swap panels and beam frame so that the chipboard can be screwed into the frame.
Apply this pannel later, it can also serve as a door.
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Tools: Mount the side walls to the wall
Slide the front wall against it and screw the top panels of the side wall to the beams of the frontal. Mount the bottom panels of the sidewalls or make them into a door.
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Attach
the top of sidewall to the wall with the metal corner
Tape the seams with Washi tape
This will ensure that it will not ripple when wet wall paint is applied over it. Top tip: use a putty knife to apply the tape properly. Remove the tape when you are nished. This will have kept the screw heads clean and make them easier to remove during de-install. Good for your wallet and the environment!
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Tools: Top tip: Rub the Washi tape in well with a putty knife, into the wall. Remember, The particle boards and beams can be reused!
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Refund
When you and the people that you share the space with have cleaned and restored the space to its original condition, you need to contact the Facilities department. They will come and check the space. If they approve the clean-up, your deposit will be refunded.
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