How to Make a Wooden Slat Room Divider

[@DMaker_builds]

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[@loveangel0127]

good thing i saw this vid coz i really want to add a wooden slat with shelves in my room. thank you for sharing this!

[@DMaker_builds]

Thank you so much! 👍😉

[@mgarces]

I was mesmerised watching this, and thinking to myself: "this guys sounds Portuguese" , and I was super happy to find out he actually is! :) I plan to do a lot of stuff myself on our new place, so I'm already subscribed! Kudos, great work

[@DMaker_builds]

Muito obrigado pelo feedback, e boa sorte com os projectos! 👍😉

[@ricogallegos7456]

I bought 3 4-panel dividers to section kzbin.infoUgkxWv_wTHyTRVm0QkcOw1Rz2-5g_gDoRTkU off a living room space into a bedroom. The panels came on time, in good condition and were reasonably priced except the $25/panel shipping cost could have been a bit lower. They do have considerable gaps between the panels, which I will tape with a black electric tape. They are light, however with no wind inside, this is not a problem. You cannot make out any shapes through them, though they also let diffused light through so it does not darken the room.I calculated that every two panels at an angle can cover up to 24-30 inches width on the floor. It is safer to be around 26 inches (for every two panels) since by 30 inches it begins to be a bit unstable. I have 7 panels covering 92 inch width, and 5 panels covering 64 inch width. I had ordered 3 4-panel dividers, but I was easily able to take one panel off and attach it into the middle of another, thus creating a 3-, 4- and 5-panel dividers within a few minutes.

[@DMaker_builds]

Nice! I'm happy you made one! 👍😀

[@llrainll]

I wish I had the tools to make my room divider ! This is amazing !

[@DMaker_builds]

Thank you so much! 👍 This is an easy and faster way to do it, but you don't need all these tools. With a little imagination I think you might be able to do it with more basic tools. Give it a try!

[@DMaker_builds]

@HAPPY trip thank you so much! 👍

[@DMaker_builds]

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[@rickpala_]

Amazing stop motion.

[@DMaker_builds]

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[@migueldemelo3570]

Really impressed. Such professional perfection. 🙌🏼🔥🙌🏼

[@DMaker_builds]

Thank you so much! 🙏👍

[@barbarahenn-pander5872]

Extremely well made video. Thank you!! ❤

[@DMaker_builds]

Thank you so much! 🙏😀

[@HadiBalhareth]

Best video on KZbin so far .. very well explained .. thanks man

[@DMaker_builds]

Thank you so much! 🙏😉

[@RubenSilva4]

Excelente trabalho! Seria possível partilhar onde adquiriu a madeira?

[@DMaker_builds]

Sim, claro, foi no Sobreira e Serras em Sintra. Se quiser as medidas detalhadas tem planos disponíveis aqui: dmakerbuilds.etsy.com/listing/1673920173/wooden-slat-room-divider-digital-plans. Obrigado

[@hiteshmittal3785]

you are an artist sir. Amazing!

[@DMaker_builds]

Thank you so much! 👍 🙏

[@miiasiin]

Love the result! Would this thing be too heavy to make it a movable divider, if connected to some tracks on ceiling and have small wheels?

[@DMaker_builds]

Thanks! Yes, I'm afraid it would be too heavy to me be movable. But you can try it with lighter material or different dimensions! 😉

[@PaigeWilliamson-x7n]

When you installed it did you have to build it in two pieces to get it in the room?

[@DMaker_builds]

Yes, I have build it on two pieces so that it could be easily transported and moved inside the house. And then assembled it together inside the room. 👍

[@joaocabrita5220]

Mesmo aquilo que precisava ver. Muito bom trabalho 👍

[@DMaker_builds]

Muito obrigado! E boa sorte com o projeto! 😉👍

[@fijevj]

Hi, How did you get the construction to stand up straight? I see in some comments that it fit, but how did you make sure that you could stand it up in the room? How much shorter does the entire construction have to be and won't you see the height difference? Thank you so much for the great tutorial!

[@DMaker_builds]

That’s a very good question but I don’t if it’s possible to see in the pictures, but in my case the divider is under a beam, so on the side of the beam the ceiling is higher giving more than enough room for the rotation. But anyway since the width is only 15cm there’s no need for much space for the rotation, I would say a few millimeters. I hope it helped 👍 Thanks

[@alexandredias9091]

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[@DMaker_builds]

Muito obrigado pelo feedback, amigo! 🙏 👍

[@BabyShaq473]

Do you have the measures of each piece?

[@DMaker_builds]

They all have 15cm width, 3cm thickness and 15cm spacing between each slat. I'm working on the plans and will have them available soon.

[@DMaker_builds]

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[@catof8989]

superbe ! merci

[@DMaker_builds]

Thank you so much! 🙏😉

[@irfanokay]

Thank you for this tutorial, I must say your videos are really awesome and helpful… I’m planing to start building exactly same style of wall… I would like to know the challenging part of this project also need you advise since this is my first ever DIY project Thanks

[@DMaker_builds]

Thank you! The most challenging part of this project is handling a big structure, specially if you don't have a lot of space in your workshop. Also you should be very careful and precise with the measurements and drilling the holes for the dowels to get everything aligned perfectly. Apart from this, it's an easy project to start. Good luck! 👍😉

[@irfanokay]

@@DMaker_builds So true measurements and hole alignment are important factors, thanks for the luck I needed badly 😄.

[@DMaker_builds]

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[@2brosonthego]

Great video. How wide are the gaps between each slat?

[@DMaker_builds]

Thanks! The gaps between the slats are 15cm 👍

[@DMaker_builds]

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[@Royalewithcheese579]

I wish you had shown the installation because that is the hardest part. How do you get it to stand up without scrapping the ceiling or is it made a few mms shorter?

[@DMaker_builds]

Unfortunately I was not able to get it all on camera, but thrust me, it's definitely not the hardest part. 😉 You should make it a few millimeters shorter (5 mm should be enough but you might want to leave a 1cm gap to be on the safe side). I hope it helped 👍

[@anvipatel1359]

Hi Dinis, we are looking to make similar room divider for our new remodal. However we don't know from where to source such material. We checked at local lumber store but they donot have finished wood slats. We live in Norther california. any help related sourcing the material and material options would be helpful to us.

[@DMaker_builds]

Hi, normally you should be able to find plywood with natural oak veneer. If not, you will have to buy the plywood and apply the veneer yourself. I'm sorry, I can't help you in where to source these type of material in your region. Thanks, and the best luck with your build! 👍

[@xeonzero1]

This is great. I'm working on my wooden room divider now. What's the tool you used to create the smaller pieces of wood to cover the screw heads?

[@DMaker_builds]

Thank you so much! Regarding the tool it's a hollow punch, and it's normally used to punch leather, but it works great with the wood veneer. 👍

[@vaishnaviv7551]

Hi, great work. I’m trying to do something like this but my slats are much thinner.. can I use nails instead of screws? Also is it ok if the nail the whole set up on to the wooden floor?

[@DMaker_builds]

Thanks! You can use nails, but would recommend using screws instead, specially to secure the structure to the floor. 👍

[@jonnydisco765]

Is there a gap between the wood and the floor or ceiling? Or did you beat it into place?

[@DMaker_builds]

There is a slight gap, like 4/5mm on one end and little bit more on the other end. 👍

[@MockStarNZ]

Would something like this be strong enough to replace a load bearing wall in a 2 storey house?

[@DMaker_builds]

I don't think so. You might need something a little stronger, like using thicker beams.

[@gunamoy]

Could you please let me know the gap between the two slats and the width of the slats you followed? thanks

[@DMaker_builds]

Hi, yeah sure. The gap between the slats is 15cm (approx. 6 inches). The width of the slats is the same (15cm) and the thickness is 3cm (approx. 1 1/4 inches). Good luck with your build! 👍

[@gunamoy]

@@DMaker_builds Thanks a ton

[@DMaker_builds]

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[@everythingispolitics6526]

Beautifully constructed. Thanks for sharing your creative process with us. I'm planning to build a similar unit with the hopes of incorporating a desk (either by depth or attaching a console desk top, to the unit). Do you know whether MDF is strong enough for this type of build? I'm based in the UK and based on a quick Google search so far, it seems that most of the plywood suppliers are based in other European countries which probably means the delivery will be more expensive than sourcing locally. Are you familiar with the EU/UK market or do you have any general advice for sourcing the materials please? I wonder whether it's more cost effective to purchase a pre-made unit instead of building from scratch? Would love to read your thoughts.

[@DMaker_builds]

Thank you so much for your comment! Regarding your questions, MDF should be strong enough for what you need, but it depends of course on the size of the desk and how you will integrate it in the build. About the availability of the material in the UK I really don't know the market so I can't answer your question properly. Here in Portugal it's easier to find MDF (and it's also cheaper) but you can also find plywood in this particular thickness and veneer. I hope I could help. 👍😉

[@everythingispolitics6526]

@@DMaker_builds thanks for the response. Not sure why google only showed me options in eupore when there're local hardware stores like b&q that probably stock those materials.. Probably an SEO issue.

[@DMaker_builds]

@@everythingispolitics6526 Got it! Give it a try and build your own slat room divider with an incorporated desk! :)

[@DMaker_builds]

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[@Teremius]

I'm about to build one myself, great video. How much did you pay in total for the wood? Just checking around because I have no idea what prices should be.

[@DMaker_builds]

Thanks! It depends a lot on the size of the slat you want to build, and it's also very different from country to country. Right now the prices are around 350€/400€ for 1 one sheet (2,5m x 1,25m) of 30mm plywood with oak veneer, here in Portugal.

[@MySpidey23]

Is that all you used? one sheet? @@DMaker_builds

[@DMaker_builds]

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[@CreativaCale]

Amazing! What is the name of this Tools ?

[@DMaker_builds]

Thank you! Which tools are you referring to? You have links in the video description for most of the tools used in this project. Please let me know if there is any other tool you would like to know about. 👍

[@Catarina-98]

Muito bom, obrigado!

[@DMaker_builds]

Muito obrigado! 😉👍

[@mustyguld]

Thnx for sharing. This looks great though I think its little too complex for a novice like me.

[@DMaker_builds]

Thank you so much! 👍 Give it a try, it’s not that hard to build.

[@DMaker_builds]

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[@hexprime7596]

Hi, Whats the distance between each vertical stud?

[@DMaker_builds]

Hi, in this case is 15cm 👍

[@SofiaCarenzi]

Great job, very clean and precise! How did u install the wall in the house without scraping the wall? Are you disassembling one of the bottom of the frame?

[@DMaker_builds]

Thanks! I’m not sure I understood well your question, but I’ve just slide it under the ceiling, and it fit perfectly. There was no need to disassemble the bottom of the frame. 👍

[@SofiaCarenzi]

Thanks for the reply! I am planning to build one in the same room I need to divide and I was not sure how to fit it perfectly when I lift it, or if I need to stay a bit shorter that the height of the ceiling

[@DMaker_builds]

@@SofiaCarenzi If the width of the boards is not much, you only need the frame to be a few millimeters shorter than the height of the ceiling, so that you are able to lift it.

[@SofiaCarenzi]

@@DMaker_builds thanks a lot! Was trying hard to understand how to overcome this possible inconvenient and you solved it ♥️

[@LavyM92]

Very nice! Can you please tell me what is the length of the divider?

[@DMaker_builds]

Thank you! The length is 1.65m, and the height is 2.35m.

[@dhrutirathod3759]

Exactly what I am looking for..What is the distance between two slats?thank you

[@DMaker_builds]

Thanks! The distance between each slat is 15cm. 👍

[@dhrutirathod3759]

Thanks for your response..may I ask the height and width of each box..I am trying to design the same to separate my prayer room from the corridor.

[@DMaker_builds]

@@dhrutirathod3759 the dimensions of the boxes are: 87x26, 51x20 and 33x15. All the dimensions are in cm.

[@dhrutirathod3759]

Perfect .thank you .I will upload a photo once I am done with mine.

[@dhrutirathod3759]

@@DMaker_builds how can I attach the pic...

[@papaiamos]

Bom trabalho! Onde comprou o material já revestido?

[@DMaker_builds]

Obrigado! Comprei no Sobreira e Serras, já cortado à medida e orlado.

[@papaiamos]

@@DMaker_builds obrigado, bom trabalho!

[@ianrecla3958]

How to screw it on the floor?

[@DMaker_builds]

Actually I was not able to film that part, but I mention it at minute 11:06 in the video. You drill holes in the floor and then use screws with plastic concrete bushings, and that's it. I hope it helped 👍

[@ivypham1929]

I want to buy it. How much is it? Thks

[@DMaker_builds]

Thanks man, but where are you from? The problem would be the transportation costs.

[@blinkymon]

Brilliant, this video is exactly what I need! Do you think 1 screw in the middle and 2 dowels on the sides (but no glue) would work alright? Thinking more about being able to take it down and reuse it someplace else in the future.

[@DMaker_builds]

Thanks! I think it might be ok, but I would go more on the safe side and use 2 or 3 screws instead of one. 👍

[@blinkymon]

@@DMaker_builds Awesome! Will do that instead. Thanks a lot!

[@DMaker_builds]

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[@malay353]

How do I learn woodworking I am new

[@DMaker_builds]

Well, that's a good question! You might have to start with something smaller and easier to build, like a box or some shelves. You can find some good tutorials online. 👍😉

[@DMaker_builds]

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[@alezz9169]

É de Portugal? Faz orçamentos? Trabalho incrivel e é exactamente a peça que procurava para a minha casa!

[@DMaker_builds]

Obrigado. Sim sou de Portugal e posso fazer orçamento, envie-me por favor um email ([e-mail]). 👍

[@alkapone7958]

Really great job. But i miss the part that you lift it in the room and it fits exactly on the ceiling...

[@DMaker_builds]

Thanks! Yes, I was not able to film it but I was pretty lucky because it was just fit. But actually, I was not very worried about it because I measured it 10 times, before the build! 😀

[@fijevj]

@@DMaker_builds hi, thank so much for the video! how did you manage to set it up straight in the room, usually it won't make the turn, how many millimeters should it be shorter? Thanks!

[@DMaker_builds]

@@fijevj That’s a very good question but I don’t if it’s possible to see in the pictures, but in my case the divider is under a beam, so on the side of the beam the ceiling is higher giving more than enough room for the rotation. But anyway since the width is only 15cm there’s no need for much space for the rotation, I would say a few millimeters. I hope it helped 👍

[@akademiafrisbee7563]

Isn't the countersink you are using for metal, not for wood?

[@DMaker_builds]

Actually you are right, but I prefer to use the ones for metal because I think they are much faster and leave a better finish! 😉

[@PesGoal4]

Why didnt you paint it first before assembling.

[@DMaker_builds]

Because I've used glue while assembling, and it would squeeze out. And also due to the handling of the pieces it was better to avoid getting the finish scratched. 😉

[@hexprime7596]

Hi, great job! Can I ask the width of each board ripped?

[@DMaker_builds]

Thanks a lot! Yes, the width is 15cm or around 6''. 👍

[@abdulkadirturkistanl7388]

Çok süpersiniz bende yapmak istiyorum tahtaların en boy ölçülerini yazabilirsiniz

[@DMaker_builds]

Thank you so much! The dimensions are 15cm for each 3cm thick board, and they are separated 15cm from each other. The height depends on your ceiling height.👍

[@abdulkadirturkistanl7388]

@@DMaker_builds çok ama çok teşekkür ediyorum ilginiz için çabuk cevap verıyorsunuz

[@DMaker_builds]

@@abdulkadirturkistanl7388 👍

[@dietcoke9536]

Hi, do you have a website or contact details to place an order?

[@DMaker_builds]

Hi, yes, please check the about section in my KZbin channel. There's an email address for business inquiries. Thanks

[@dietcoke9536]

@@DMaker_builds Hi, Thank you for the prompt response, I have sent you an email.

[@youssefabd7328]

accurate. .extremely accurate

[@DMaker_builds]

Thank you so much! 👍😀

[@Мак-с4т]

Hi can I order it from you?

[@DMaker_builds]

Hi, yes it's possible but I guess it's only viable if you live nearby. Please send me an email: [e-mail]

[@lewisj4838]

30 mm plywood?

[@DMaker_builds]

Yes, it's the maximum thickness available in my country. 👍

[@craiggodbold9]

Hi there, love your channel, do you have by any chance the dimensions for the individual bits of oak veneer ply you had cut, looking at taking your advice and building one of my own Kind regards Craig

[@DMaker_builds]

Thank you so much. You mean the small circles of veneer? I think they are 14mm in diameter.

[@craiggodbold9]

@@DMaker_builds hi there, no I meant all the individual pieces of veneered ply you had cut to construct the divider, I know a while back someone asked about a plan of the divider and you mentioned you may find a way of showing it online..... Really nice bit of furniture and was just asking the dimensions of the individual bits Kind regards from the UK. Craig

[@DMaker_builds]

Hi @@craiggodbold9, sorry I misunderstood your question. Regarding the individual pieces I still don't have all the plans made but I can tell you they are 15cm wide, and the spacing between each post is also 15cm. For the shelves you can choose your own dimensions or make something similar. I hope it helped and good luck with your build!

[@DMaker_builds]

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[@danielmurzellotheunknownma7481]

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[@DMaker_builds]

Thank you so much! 👍

[@TheTriplelman]

Looks great but takes to long wood dowels, I'm using wood screws and counter sink with wood putty on top ALOT FASTER and eaiser- but thanks!

[@DMaker_builds]

Thanks! I always prefer dowels but that’s also a very good option. I would love to see your final project! 👍

[@enquiriesinspiredkollektio6319]

Can you share sketchup file

[@DMaker_builds]

I’m working on a way to make my plans available online.

[@DMaker_builds]

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[@soarebv]

👍👍

[@DMaker_builds]

Thanks! 😉👍

[@diyuploads]

Hello

[@DMaker_builds]

Hello!

[@ArturitoMdez]

It looks like it needs to be drywalled 😮

[@DMaker_builds]

Why ?!

[@ArturitoMdez]

@@DMaker_builds It looks unfinished. Have you seen when a home it’s going up, before it’s drywalled? 👍 Like that.

[@DMaker_builds]

That's not the way houses are built around here, we have concrete buildings 😉 Anyhow, this is made from plywood with natural oak veneer and then varnished, I doubt you would have a house with this kind of structures 👍😉

[@ArturitoMdez]

@@DMaker_builds Oh well, still looks unfinished

[@silverrambo1508]

Everything is fine, but I don’t want spend money for that tools which you have just to built one partition wall.

[@DMaker_builds]

Actually you don't need all these tools. I use them because I have them, but you can do it with simpler tools, but of course you need a little more imagination and there's more effort involved. 👍

[@DMaker_builds]

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[@ohstellajean]

I’d rather you sell me a kit lol

[@DMaker_builds]

I would be glad to, if you were living close by! 😉👍