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01 Mar 2009 21:27 #32942

jasheeler OFFLINE Posts: 199	I just used finishing nails and nailed a double sized flannel sheet to the wall in the studio. Someday when I paint in there, I will fill the holes and probably use magnetic paint so i can attach the design wall using magnets. Jean in Windsor, ON
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T-pins! 01 Mar 2009 21:04 #32938

BethMI OFFLINE Posts: 422 Thank you received: 5	Definitely the best way I found was T-pins, which are available at your favorite Jo-Ann's. I wrapped the felt around the top and sides of the foam board, but left it off the bottom edge because I thought it would attract dirt / dust. Based on the dirt and dust which collects there, anyway, I think it was a good decision. BethMI
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01 Mar 2009 19:39 #32933

MontanaGramma OFFLINE Posts: 624 Thank you received: 39	My DH just screwed it right into the walls. He figures we can fill the holes and repaint if we ever take it down.
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01 Mar 2009 12:13 #32915

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I got a large piece of foam core (4' x 6') at Joann's Fabrics on sale (really cheap) an a used queen-size white flannel sheet from the Amvet's Thrift Store during a 99 cents sale on sheets. I just wrapped the sheet around the foam core tautly and pinned it with safety pins in the back. It's very sturdy, but lightweight. I just lean it against the wall--it's not attached--so that I can easily move it around for the best lighting when I want to photograph something on it. For example, I recently photographed my 2009 BOM Show & Tell entry with my design wall just leaning against the railing of my office/sewing loft.

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01 Mar 2009 11:32 #32914

Bridget473 OFFLINE Posts: 223	I used batting over foam board for mine and just used pins to attach it. Mine is folded in a corner so it stands alone so I didn't have to attach it to the wall. There is a picture on my profile. Good luck!
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01 Mar 2009 11:08 #32913

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I used thumb tacks and attached the flannel directly to the upper wood molding on the wall in my (garage) studio. So far it is holding well, and the cats are not playing hide and seek behind it like they did when I had it in the hallway. The walls in garage are cement block so this was pretty much my only option. It was real cheap too. I think I used 4-5 yards flannel from walmart at $2/yard. Sandi in FL

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How are you attaching the "covering" and mounting 01 Mar 2009 10:12 #32912

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Have been reading the various posts about design walls - lots of great ideas. I think hubby will get something today (foamcore or something similar and about 4x6' is right for my space) but what we are looking for is what is the best way to attach the "covering" (whether it be batting, sheets, flannel etc) - like will a staple gun be too rough on the "foam"board??

Also - how is everyone mounting their walls to the wall? Hubby wants to mount it the most secure way and I would probably leave it up permanently - but then we are concerned again by what screws, etc. you can put into foamcore insulation etc.