Hello! I'm planning to "build" a storage solution in the hallway. I think it will look something like the picture here:
I'm considering what material is suitable for the "slat wall" (where I'll put up some hooks or a hook rack). The cheapest option seems to be untreated battens or similar, which will need sanding, painting/staining, etc. Are there alternatives that aren't 10 times more expensive?
But, what I mainly wonder is how to attach the slats? Can I have them directly against the (plaster) wall? Attach with glue + brads/-gun or in another way? One option is to have a couple of studs against the wall first and then nail the slats to them, but I’d prefer that they don't stick out too much. There's a bathroom on the other side of the wall, if that matters.
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The appearance is probably better than what you can achieve yourself.
The only reason to build this from scratch is if you're a masochist.
There is a thread, it has been done on the forum before. But it was absolutely not worth it in any other way than the feeling of having made it yourself. It takes at least 10 x the time compared to a finished panel.
Buy acoustic panels
The appearance is probably better than what you can achieve yourself.
The only reason to build this from scratch is if you are a masochist.
There is a thread, it's been done on the forum before. But it was absolutely not worth it in any other way than the feeling of having done it yourself. It takes 10 times the time at least compared to a ready-made panel.
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I agree that the appearance might be better on the surface, but I'm unsure if the overall quality will be.
I've looked at acoustic panels too, but I find the options quite limited in terms of color and material choices at the stores nearby. I need to think it over a bit more, I haven't completely dismissed the idea yet, maybe it'll be good enough after all.
As for the idea that the only reason would be if I'm a masochist, that might be a stretch
Let's say a ready-made panel takes 30 minutes to set up, according to your calculation, it would take 5 hours to build it myself. That's not the end of the world. Most of the work would be done outdoors, it's an extra opportunity to be outside while doing something "useful" and trying something new. And maybe inspire the kids to see that you can actually build things yourself instead of always buying ready-made. I don't see what's masochistic about that
First, you need to choose the material/type of wood you want.
Then I would mount a plywood/osb with acoustic fabric to attach the slats to.
Next, you go to a real hardware store and buy the slats you want. There are woods you can mount without needing to process beforehand, possibly treat in some way. Nail them with brads.
I agree that the appearance might get better on the surface, but I'm unsure if the overall quality will improve.
I've also looked at acoustic panels, but I find the choice of colors and materials quite limited in the stores nearby. I'll give it another thought, haven't completely dismissed it yet, maybe it will be good enough anyway.
As for the only reason being that I'm a masochist, that's probably a bit of a stretch
Let's say a pre-made panel takes 30 minutes to put up, in that case, it would take 5 hours to build it myself according to your calculation. It's not the end of the world. Most of the work would be done outside, it's an extra opportunity to be outdoors while doing a bit of "useful" work and trying something new. And maybe inspire the kids to see that you can actually build things yourself instead of always buying ready-made. I don't see what's masochistic about that
I think you should look up that thread first.
Feel free to come back with cost, time spent, and pictures when you're done.
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