A freestanding interior wall can break up a large room into small, cozy spaces.
A freestanding interior wall can be a useful addition to any large room, because it allows a homeowner to divide the space into two smaller sections. Such a wall can easily be removed if you decide in the future that you no longer need to divide the space. A freestanding interior wall is designed to appear as a normal wall that has been in the space the entire life of the home. A lot of freestanding walls allow some space between the top of the wall and the ceiling, allowing light to travel through the entire space.
Instructions
1. Assemble the wall frame. Mark every 12 inches along the length of one 48-inch 2-by-4. Lay the 48-inch section horizontally, and attach one 69-inch 2-by-4 with two nails vertically at each 12-inch mark, as well as at both ends of the 48-inch 2-by-4. Attach the remaining 48-inch section to the top of the 69-inch 2-by-4s.
2. Nail the frame to the floor in the designated area. Place two evenly spaced nails between each pair of 69-inch 2-by-4s to secure the 48-inch section to the floorboards.
3. Attach drywall sheets to the frame. Place one sheet of drywall on each outer face of the frame. Secure the drywall to the frame with drywall screws placed 14 inches apart driven into each 69-inch 2-by-4.
4. Plaster the drywall. Cover each screw head as well as the 2-by-4s on both ends to create a seamless structure. Allow plaster to dry, and sand to a smooth finish. Repeat plastering and sanding as needed to achieve a completely smooth surface.
5. Paint the wall the desired color. Allow paint to dry completely before attaching any shelves or picture frames.
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