Sun screen alert! Nicholas Rosaci shares a versatile DIY folding screen that lets the sunlight shine through inside or out!
Nicholas uses his outdoors on the patio, with no panel inserts so a cascade of colourful potted flowers can hang from the panel crossbars. Indoors, the panels can be painted, cross stitched, or upholstered to make your screen unique.
DIY folding screen
Materials
- 3 IKEA IVAR pine side unit panels,
- 3 – ¼” HDF Panel Peg Board 8’x4’ cut to size
- 6 – 3” Door Hinges – finish of your choice
- Screwdriver
- Pencil and Ruler
- 1 quart of latex or exterior paint
- Standard paint brush
- Yarn
- Large Plastic Sewing Needle
- Staple Gun or lepage’s No More Nails glue
Instructions:
Cut the peg board into panels to fit the inside dimensions of the IVAR frames. Allow for 2 panels per frame – one panel for each side.
Tip: Home improvement stores like Lowes offer an inexpensive cutting service.
On the sides of each IVAR frame, use a pencil to trace the outline and position each door hinge. A door hinge should be positioned 12 inches from the top and bottom of the frames, with a third hinge positioned at the mid point between the other hinges. Affix the hinges in place with a screwdriver and screws.Paint the frames and the panels – colour and finish of your choice. You can also stain the frames, or use panels without pegholes if painting, depending on your creative vision for the screen. If using the screen outdoors, exterior paint, latex or marine varnish is preferred.
Tip: Make sure the hinges are placed to allow for the frames to open and close like an accordion.