DIY screen: 5 step-by-step instructions with photos and videos

What can a screen be made of?

To create a screen, both traditional and very unusual materials are used:

• Tree.
• Plastic pipes.
• Pvc panels
• Cardboard.
• Louvred doors.
• The cloth.

A selection of master classes from available tools

The screen is very mobile, if necessary, it can be moved around the apartment or folded so as not to clutter up the space. Consequently, the materials used to create the structure must be of high quality, and the fittings must be strong.

We make a screen of wood with our own hands

If you need a solid structure that will completely hide the area of ​​the room, it is best to make a screen from wooden boards or chipboards - chipboard or chipboard. Unlaminated particleboard should be painted in any suitable color or decorated with family photos.

The photo shows a simple folding screen made of boards, pasted over with bright wallpaper. Against the background of the interior in pastel colors, she acts as a bright accent and attracts attention.

Tools and materials

In order to make partitions you will need:

• 4 polished boards or chipboards of the same size.
• Metal loops 60 mm, 9 pieces.
• Screwdriver, screws.
• Legs for furniture.
• Paint or wallpaper.
• Primer or glue.

Step-by-step instruction

Getting started:

1. First of all, we clean the boards, sand them with sandpaper, if necessary. We decorate in any way possible - priming and painting:
   
   

   

   Or glue the wallpaper:

   

2. We fasten furniture legs or wheels. Let the workpieces dry. The next step is to connect the elements together using loops. Since the boards themselves are heavy, we fix the hinges in at least three places.

   

   In this way, not only boards are connected, but also plywood, as well as old orphan doors.

   

   In the photo there is an exquisite interior in a classical style, where the partition from the old restored doors harmoniously fits.

Screen made of plastic pipes

Such a lightweight universal design is perfect for giving, as well as for various children's games. To make it very simple, you only need to represent the dimensions of the product. Installation work is carried out at home, this does not require any special skills.

In the photo there is a portable screen for giving PVC pipes painted with gray paint.

Tools and materials

In order to make a construction of pipes we need:

• PVC pipes. Their number depends on the number of sections. The height and width of the sections determine the size of the pipes.
• Connecting corners (fittings), 4 pieces for each section.
• Plastic connectors or hinges.
• Hacksaw or special pipe cutter.
• Fabric, sewing machine.
• Soldering iron for PVC pipes or glue for plastic (cold welding).
• Paint for decor.
   

  

Step-by-step instruction

And now we will tell you in detail about the manufacture of a functional screen with your own hands:

1. We cut the pipes into equal parts using tools. Their length depends on the height of the finished screen. For a screen with three wings, you will need to make 6 long parts and 6 short ones.
   

   

2. For the decor of the frame, acrylic paint or spray paint is used. It is first necessary to degrease and prime the surface.

3. A pipe soldering iron is used to connect the parts, but it is much easier to purchase a cold-welded jar.With it, we fasten the elements with corners, making rectangular sections for the screen.

   

4. We proceed to the drapery of the walls with our own hands. We calculate their area and sew the fabric on top and bottom. Velcro, buttons or loops are also used for the connection, which allows you to change the walls depending on your needs. Plastic products are often used in kindergartens for playing in a hospital, for a puppet theater, zoning a room and much more. Pockets are sewn onto the walls or windows are cut out.

   

5. To make the leaves movable, you can use the door hinges:
   

   

6. Or plastic fasteners-clips:
   

7. Creating a partition on the legs requires additional materials and effort. To do this, during the assembly of the structure, we form not a rectangle, but an arch with a crossbar, connecting parts using a triple fitting.
   

   

8. We put special plugs on the resulting legs.

   

9. The construction is complete. In summer, it will come in handy in the country during water procedures: a screen with your own hands will serve as a partition in the shower or near the pool.
   

   

A detailed master class on how to make a screen out of propylene pipes in this video:

Decorative cardboard screen

This original product consists entirely of cardboard pipes (sleeves). Even a beginner will cope with its manufacture. For decoration, you can use different colors of paint or paint a screen under the bamboo, the shape of which resemble pipes.

In the photo is a flexible do-it-yourself screen made of cardboard sleeves that separates the room.

Tools and materials

To create a design you will need:

• Cardboard tubes for winding linoleum (about 20 pieces). They are very cheap, some sellers give them away for free.
• Strong thin rope for connecting parts.
• Pencil.
• Drill.
• Roulette.
  

  

Step-by-step instruction

We proceed to create a screen with our own hands:

1. First you need to put all the sleeves in a row to determine the height of the product. We spread the workpieces evenly - this will be the lower part of the product. It is necessary to make markings at a distance of 20 centimeters from a flat edge. Tubes of different lengths, if desired, are trimmed with a circular saw or knife (the second method is more difficult).
   

   

2. From each resulting point we measure approximately 1 meter, make a mark. This will be the top hole. In the middle between the points, we note one more. We do the same actions with each pipe. We drill holes with a drill, working at low speeds.
   

   

3. We pass a strong cord through each row, connecting the parts together.
   

   

4. We tie large knots at the ends. DIY cardboard screen is ready! It is worth considering that the larger the "wave", the more stable the design.
   

   

And such a screen can be made of cardboard on your own, having only stock boxes from large household appliances, scissors and glue pva in stock. Safe and environmentally friendly option for a child’s room.

In the photo, a cardboard screen with their own hands from improvised materials, cut from three tall boxes.

How to make a screen out of louvred doors?

Popular louvred doors look great in any style: Scandinavian, loft, Provence. They look complete on their own and do not require additional decorative elements. If desired, the shields can be painted or left the natural color of wood and varnished.

In the photo there is a screen of three louvred doors painted in azure color.

Tools and materials

In order to make a screen for your home with your own hands, you will need:

• Furniture panels, 3 pieces.
• Hinges (at least two for each pair of leaves).
• Self-tapping screws.
• Screwdriver.
• Pencil and ruler.
• Water-based paint and brushes (optional).

Step-by-step instruction

The manufacturing process is very simple.

1. Fold the shields on top of each other, make marks to determine the location of the loops.
   

   

2. We try on the loop. If the doors are high, additional fasteners are installed in the middle.
   

   

3. We screw the screws. It is better to do this together so that one person can hold shields.
   

   

4. We try on the third shield, carefully following the front side.The screen should open with an accordion so that it can be folded and unfolded at any angle. We connect the third door with self-tapping screws using hinges.

   

5. We paint the finished screen in 2-3 layers with acrylic paint and enjoy a convenient and useful piece of furniture.
   

   

And this video clearly shows how to make a stylish screen with your own hands:

MK fabric screens

This versatile screen with a wooden frame looks great in a classic, modern and oriental style. To make it, drawings are not required: it is enough to calculate the height and width of one frame and then proceed by analogy.

In the photo there is a bedroom with a makeshift screen near the wall, which echoes the bedspread and acts as a feature of the interior.

Tools and materials

For manufacturing you will need:

• Reiki or bars.
• Tool for cutting (hacksaw).
• Corners.
• Drill (screwdriver).
• Self-tapping screws (screws).
• Hinges.
• Fabric cloth.
• Construction stapler.
  
  

  

Step-by-step instruction

Below is described in detail how to make a screen with your own hands:

1. We make calculations for the future frame. We take the approximate dimensions for the tricuspid structure: 6 bars of 180 cm and 6 bars of 50 cm.
   

   

2. We saw the bars in accordance with the marking.
   

   

3. Next, we process the received parts: we grind with sandpaper manually or with a machine.
   

   

4. We fasten the bars with screws and corners. By attaching the bar a short distance from the edge, you can make a screen on the legs and add wheels that will make using the screen more comfortable.

   

5. After this, the slats must be primed, painted or varnished.
   

   

6. We make similar frames and fasten them together with loops:
   

   

7. How to make filling for the walls with your own hands? A few tight cuts are needed according to the number of wings. The area of ​​the drapery should slightly exceed the area of ​​the resulting frames. We fix the stretched fabric with the help of a stapler, turning it under you. First, we fix the fabric from above, then from below, and lastly - on the sides.

You can decorate the product in any way you like. As an “air” filling it is better to take a transparent organza, net or tulle. The small screen, created for decorative purposes, looks easy and elegant: it is convenient to hang jewelry on it, demonstrating its refined taste. A slatted partition with lace will become a luxurious photo zone at a wedding:

The photo shows a wedding screen decorated with tulle with patterned embroidery and flowers. After the celebration, the picturesque design will complement the classic-style interior.

This video shows step by step how the craftswomen independently make a screen to separate the kitchen and bedroom:

Ideas in the interior

The main purpose of the screen is the zoning of space. But this antique decor element can solve much more interesting problems:

• The wooden structure, equipped with mirrors, will not only complicate the interior by visually expanding the space, but also help to evaluate your appearance. She also will hide the owner from prying eyes during dressing.
• In the room of the needlewoman or artist, a creative mess often reigns, which depresses the household. The partition will hide the scattered objects and allow the creator to create his masterpieces without disturbing anyone.
• Let's not forget about privacy. A screen is useful if two people live in a room, but one person is sitting in front of a TV or computer screen, and the second needs to rest. The partition partially helps to solve this problem by muffling the sound and reducing the penetration of light.

In the photo there is a bedroom with a three-leaved partition in the form of full-length mirrors.

• Another possible use of the screen is the zoning of the combined bathroom. If the bathroom is too spacious, a do-it-yourself partition will help you retire. It performs the same function on the balcony, protecting from undesirable neighborly views.
• If the design began to take up too much space, it can easily become the head of the bed: you just need to fix it on the wall.
• Separately, it’s worth talking about a makeshift screen for photographers and craftsmen who put the results of their work on the network. A beautiful product serves as a good backdrop for various items made by yourself.

The photo shows a light modern screen made of wood, which harmoniously fits into the interior of the bedroom with panoramic windows. It helps protect sleeping people not only from prying eyes, but also partially from sunlight.

Photo gallery

To get an unusual and memorable piece of furniture, just let your imagination run wild. An original partition is a budget way to add coziness and expressiveness to your room. In addition, a self-made screen will be a matter of pride, and design ideas are easy to find in our selection.