How to Divide a Room With a Sliding Wall

When you have a room with enough space to create two rooms, but you don’t want the hassle of installing drywall, adding a sliding wall may be just the ticket. Divide a room with a sliding wall to hide laundry facilities or to create a secluded bedroom area. You can make a sliding wall out of a simple wood frame with frosted plastic sheeting for privacy. Attach the wall to a sliding door track for easy movement across the room.

Tape measure
Chalk
1-by-4-inch planks of wood
Hammer
2-inch nails
Level
30-mil, heavy-duty frosted plastic sheeting
Utility knife
Staple gun
Sliding door track kit with roller brackets
Drill
Screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Measure the length and width of your room to determine the dimensions for the sliding wall.
- 2
  Decide exactly where you want to divide the room and use chalk to mark a spot on your ceiling. Draw the dividing line across the ceiling.
- 3
  Lay out 1-by-4-inch planks of wood in a square or rectangle to fit your wall dimensions.
- 4
  Nail the boards together with the 2-inch nails. Set the frame up and place the level on top to ensure its properly squared.
- 5
  Cut a piece of heavy-duty, plastic sheeting to fit on the frame.
- 6
  Set the sheeting over the frame. Pull the sheeting tight and staple the sheeting to the wood frame.
- 7
  Cut off any excess plastic sheeting with the utility knife so the edge of the plastic is flush with the edge of the wood frame.
- 8
  Hold the track up to the ceiling and mark the location for the screws. Drill pilot holes in the ceiling to install the sliding door tracks.
- 9
  Screw the roller brackets into the top of the frame. Install one on each end 2 inches from the corner.
- 10
  Hold the frame at an angle and snap the rollers into place to hang the door. Adjust the height if needed by turning the dial on the rolling bracket.

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