How to attach a wall plate without a fixed roof?

[tommib]

I'm a bit skeptical considering the intended placement, but sure, the corner helps with stability in the vertical direction. At the same time, there's a risk that the wall could shear. If you glue the floor rule, you reduce that risk, but then it's a nightmare when the wall needs to be removed.

However, I still think it's a bad idea. The wall will take up a lot of space, be expensive to build (plywood...), and generally be in the way.

I don't believe in sliding doors either, at least not without removing the acoustic ceiling. If everything had been mounted after the same wall, it would have been a good suggestion, but as it looks around the electrical panel, the wall needs to be angled to cover it and at the same time not take up too much of the rest of the room.

 

[Sjukbrorsan]

Sliding doors might be an alternative...

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That could definitely be something! 😃

 

[Plupp 405730]

It could be something absolutely! 😃

It's possible to build brackets that go through the ceiling for the ceiling rail..

 

[tommib]

Have you lived in the house for a long time? Are there no bigger problems to fix than the appearance of the laundry room?

This is not meant to be mean at all, just a curious question and a friendly reminder to settle in properly before making major changes.

 

[Sjukbrorsan]

I'm a bit skeptical given the intended placement, but sure, the corner helps with stability in the vertical direction. At the same time, there's a risk of the wall shearing. If you glue the floor beam, you reduce that risk, but then you'll have a hell of a time when the wall needs to be removed.

However, I still think it's a bad idea. The wall will take up a lot of space, be expensive to build (plyfa...), and generally be in the way.

I don't believe in sliding doors either, at least not without removing the acoustic ceiling. If everything was mounted according to the same wall, it would have been a good suggestion, but as it looks around the electrical panel, the wall will need to be angled to cover it and at the same time not take up too much of the rest of the room.

Thank you for your detailed responses and reasonable concerns. I'll take that into consideration and think twice before doing something I'll regret.

 

[Sjukbrorsan]

Have you lived in the house for a long time? Aren't there bigger problems to fix than the appearance of the laundry room?

This is not meant to be rude at all, just a curious question and a friendly reminder to settle in properly before making major changes.

Hello again!
There aren't really any major "problems" that need to be addressed (as far as we know ). Of course, there are bigger projects we want to do in the future but just like you said, it's good to settle in first so that we don't do anything hastily and, of course, save money for the projects as well.
In my (not so professional) world, this wall wasn't such a big project and also an opportunity to learn a bit. It also wouldn't be the end of the world if the result wasn't the most striking. But I certainly understand that it raises questions, and I'm grateful to listen to all the voices more experienced than I am.

 

[Småbrukaren]

Believe me, you'll go crazy with that wall! And all the electricians and plumbers will hate it too.

 

[tommib]

as we know it

Welcome to home ownership

My recommendation in this case would be to put up a curtain, even if just temporarily with strings in the acoustic ceiling framework. This is so you can get a sense of how the room feels with a wall where you've drawn it. As I said, I think it's a bad idea. I also believe that sliding doors are a bad idea because of the electrical panel and fiber converter on the other wall; it will look awkward with a slanted wall (in my opinion).

If I wanted to get that out of sight, I would go for a curtain. I would place the track along the edge of the acoustic ceiling most of the way (trying to follow the edge from the corner of the wall to the right in the picture) and then make an S-curve at the end towards the wall to also hide the fiber equipment.

However, it's your house, and no weirdo on the internet gets to decide what you do with it

A significantly bigger problem you have is access to the meter. When it needs to be replaced, you can expect the network company to be annoyed. It doesn't look particularly accessible behind that unit, which I'm a bit unsure what it is. Indoor unit for an LVVP?

 

[Småbrukaren]

One tip is to place the mesh baskets and clothing compartments on shelves instead. It gives you a better overview and looks more organized. Maybe even a couple of wardrobes with doors could work?

 

[Sjukbrorsan]

A tip is to get the wire baskets and clothing compartments on shelves instead. It gives you a better overview and looks more organized. Maybe even a couple of wardrobes with doors could work?

Yes indeed, wardrobe is the plan. The thing with the wire baskets is highly provisional because we had them left over

 

[Småbrukaren]

Another way to hide the technology is by using, for example, old kitchen cabinets where you remove the back panel. And attach to the wall with angle brackets or supports.

 

[Sjukbrorsan]

Welcome to homeownership

My recommendation in this case would be to put up a curtain, even if just temporarily with strings in the acoustical ceiling's support structure. This is so you can get a feel for how the room will be with a wall where you've drawn it. As I said, I think it's a bad idea. I also think sliding doors are a bad idea due to the electrical panel and fiber converter on the other wall, it will look awkward with a slanted wall (in my opinion).

If I wanted to remove that from view, I would go for a curtain. I would place the track along the edge of the acoustical ceiling most of the way (tried to follow the edge from the corner of the wall to the right in the picture) and then make an S-curve at the end towards the wall to also hide the fiber equipment.

However, it's your house and no nutcase on the internet gets to decide what you do with it

A much bigger problem you have is access to the meter. When it needs to be replaced, you can expect the network company to be upset. It doesn't look directly accessible there behind that box, which I'm a little unsure of what it is. An indoor unit for a LVVP?

Haha, thank you! The other day, I found a delightful homemade solution with a (apparently) leaking sink from the previous owner🥴

I'm also not entirely comfortable with a slanted solution. The thought of non-90-degree angles makes me a bit itchy, haha!
We probably need to start with another type of screening so as not to limit the access you're pointing out.
The box you see (which I think you mean) is the district heating exchanger

 

[tommib]

Ah, ok. Yes, as mentioned, it is very poorly placed (or is the picture deceiving?). There should be at least a meter between it and the gauge panel.

Try a temporary screening and see how it feels. You can use old sheets or anything else you have on hand. That will give you a better understanding of the spatial effect.

 

[Sjukbrorsan]

Another way to hide the technology is by using, for example, old kitchen cabinets where you remove the back panel. And attach them to the wall with angle irons or brackets.

That's definitely a viable option! I'm thinking it might be tricky to get the electrical panel in there though. It's cramped behind it, and a traditional door wouldn’t be able to open. The inverter, on the other hand, can be sorted out perfectly!

 

[Småbrukaren]

Yes, they have tightened everything in the same corner, which is not so bad in itself.