False wall questions

Millions of ways to do it. I built the frame and had the carpet installed after, so behind my false wall is just plywood (no carpet). I built custom fabric covered panels to attach to the false wall frame.

False wall frame:


Fames built but not covered with fabric yet. Frames are attached with velcro:


Carpet installed:

Uhhhh, well, you see...ahhh...hummmm.

I built the panels before the carpet was installed. After the carpet was installed the panels did not fit anymore. I tried to leave some wiggle room, but I did not leave enough. It was not that big of a deal though, I just removed the staples from the bottom of the 2 lower side panels and pulled the fabric back a little. I then ran that edge over the table saw and cut about 1/2" off the bottom. Then I reattached the fabric again. Took about 45 minutes to fix. The large panel in the middle did not require any adjustment because I could shift it up a little since the top lies behind the screen.

Carpet first, panels on top. I used 1/2 inch pieces of MDF to reserve space for carpet and pad, it was a little tight but no surgery required.

I actually just had them carpet up to the supports for the false wall. The panels cover the carpet edge. Saved some $$ by not having the entire area carpeted.

I carpeted up to screen wall framing and the made panels to fit after.

Is MDF the best choice for framing? Price, acoustic concern, ability to hold the shape after a few years?

I read a post (wish I could remember which but I've done nothing today except read posts). They didn't compensate and ended up taking a half inch off their bottom panels (removed the AT fabric, cut a 1/2" in off and stapled it back on. From what I remember it was medium carpet, so unless you have extremely thick carpet I think 1/2" is right.

Dave:
I put a pad under my carpet for my stage.

I built the screen frame first, then like others, laid the carpet after I had the frame down. I built my "proscenium" AFTER I carpetted, so I avoided the fitting problem.

Worked like a champ!
Best,
Chinaclipper
Tom

Would that be post #4 in this thread?

Fella's...how are you attaching the framed sections to the wall framing?

If you are referring to the fabric covered frames being attached to the skeleton walls, then:

1)Velcro
2)speaker grill clips (partsexpress.com)
3)Finish nails though the fabric and driven below the surface with a nail set
4) cabinet latches
5) screwed from behind

combination of above

I thought originally I was going to need Velcro but it turned out all of my panels are snug and are just friction fit into place.

Thanks BIG...alright...one question down!!! 999,999 more to go...lol.

I don't want a permanently attached solution...I'll check out those grill guides.

I did carpet and pad first and then built my screen wall on top. I thought if I ever wanted to reconfigure my screen wall I wouldn't have to worry about having to have the carpet redone if my new wall did not match the original foot print of the old wall.

6) magnets (countersunk & glued is best)

I built my screen wall first then had the carpet and pad installed. After they finished the carpet I cover the screen wall with GOM black.