DIY Freestanding portable walls
Custom, DIY portable wall partitions
Pareti Mobile Walls offers the perfect solution for a fast way to create a DIY free standing partition wall simply. Here are some cool things you can do with our freestanding portable DIY wall partitions:
- Partition a room to create an extra bedroom without permanent construction
- Create a temporary guest room for company for the holidays
- Partition off a part of your living room for a home office
- Create a craft room
- Create a wall to hang tools in your shop
Our walls also have commercial uses in museums, universities, global travelling exhibits, retail stores, and offices. We also offer mobile walls on casters for easy, frequent moving of our portable wall partitions.
Can my DIY portable partion be a custom width or size?
Yes, you can definitely order a custom size for the wall. If you need a specific dimension that is not listed, please feel free to contact us via email, or phone. We’ll get the dimensions of your existing walls and create a floor plan to fit. We will be more than happy to assist you in creating a wall that perfectly fits your desired size at no additional charge.
Can you place windows in our DIY portable partion?
With custom orders we can place window kits in customized wall panels, however most customers opt to have us finish a window-sized cut out area so they can place their own window inside. Let us know if you prefer to have windows placed, and we’ll create a quote for you.
What are they made of?
Pareti Mobile Walls are made of wood. They’re handmade in Iowa, and consist of a plywood core and MDF cladding on both sides. When painted, MDF has a typical painted drywall texture, but is much more rugged. That means you can nail in our walls, hang shelving, flat screen TVs, and other heavy stuff. We’ve used our portable walls to hold shop equipment and hoses, and many of our customers use them for showcasing heavy products on their trade show displays (like air conditioners or heavy power tools, for example)
Get in touch!
We can walk you through this process – it’s simpler than you might think! Our production moves quickly, so even custom orders can be processed quickly. Call us at 866.339.1009 and select “sales”, or email sales@paretimobilewalls.com.
Free standing portable walls
Or use them as partition walls for your work or home office
We’re often asked if our free standing portable walls and partition walls can be used in homes or home offices. While most of our customers are commercial, certainly you can use our walls at home or at work!
We’ve provided solutions for partitioning rooms to quickly add a room, or section off an area to create a home office (check out my office, lower right right).
The key is either having enough counterbalance using one of our minimal floor plans, or securing the walls to your existing wall studs.
Our classic portable walls are freestanding, but require counterbalance (that is, enough perpendicular walls to make them impossible to tip). In some cases, this may mean using our “KTK” style walls to connect a wall section to your existing wall stud. These only require 4 screws, to help secure the free standing portable wall. Check with Pareti for installation ideas.
Our free standing portable walls offer a new and fast DIY way to create portable portion walls at work, or at home. And the great news is, you do this with no building experience. We designed our walls to be installed simply, with no carpentry experience. However, you’ll need to know (or learn) how to use a few simple tools.
Interested in learning more? Contact us at sales@paretimobilewalls.com today!
Here’s what you’ll need to know:
- How to use a standard drill and driver set
- How to use a level (Pareti provides one for you with your kit)
- How to use a 9/16″ wrench (we provide this as well)
- How to stand on a ladder
- For home installation, if you need to connect to a wall, you’ll need to know how to locate a stud in your wall. If you don’t own a stud finder or someone who can help, here’s a great article about how to locate the studs in your walls.
Pareti’s Free standing portable wall is reconfigurable and can be easily removed. You can also add to the walls to create an even bigger space. Or a gallery. Or a trade show display.
The walls are also designed to fit universally with our other walls, so if you ordered our standard 8 foot tall wall style it will work with other 8 foot tall walls. If you choose to attach it to a permanant wall stud, it will leave 4 screw holes you will need to patch up with spackling and paint.
We can help!
Creating portable partition walls for your home office or work location allows you to carve a private niche just about anywhere. Create a new space in your basement. Add a locking door if you prefer. Carve out a guest room.
The walls are paintable (just like permanent walls in your home) so you can paint them with ordinary primer and paint. Pareti also can paint to your specs if you prefer not to DIY painting.
Pareti will customize your freestanding partition walls to spec. Shorter walls? No problem. Want to open up your space with a window-less square or rectangular opening? Just let us know which you prefer.
ABOVE: Freestanding portable walls I can use in my home? Let me just say I LOVE my new, personalized home workspace! It’s an office by day, and at night it doubles as a den for watching movies or just hanging out. Installing the walls took about 45 minutes once they were carried in. Everyone loves this room! To make extra space for my favorite leather couch, I added a couple of our cool curved walls and a door.
BELOW: a customer creates an additional office with Pareti Mobile Walls. They saved by ordering bare walls, which they will later paint using ordinary interior house paint
How long does assembly take for installing the freestanding partion wall, with or without a door?
You’ll receive our walls fully painted and ready to assemble. Assembly will take about 30 minutes for a 12-foot wide wall. You’ll need a ladder and a drill. We supply you with a level and a 9/16″ wrench, used for the leveling feet beneath each wall. Adjusting the leveling feet keeps your walls’ seams closed, even with uneven floors.
Door sections are treated just as any other wall section. Other than the door knob, no other special installation is necessary. In cases where you prefer to connect your walls to an existing wall, you’ll need to locate the wall stud and use our special “KTK” connecting wall.
Can my portable DIY wall partion be easily moved or reconfigured?
Absolutely! This is the best part about our wall partitions – unlike permanent construction you can move them, use them in other rooms, add them to our other wall sections, or sell them if you no longer use them. Your investment stays with you! Also, our walls are used in museums, galleries, universities, and offices, so it’s likely you can find a buyer in your state if you no longer need them.
Pareti offers easy-to-install door sections for our freestanding partition walls
Enjoy the privacy a door provides! Some of our customers have created office spaces within their home, guest rooms in their basement, and more.
So how is the door installed and what does the door kit include?
Pareti’s products strive to look as real as your permanent walls, so we use standard, hollow core doors – the same you’d find in your home. Choose between wood slab style or painted paneled doors. You also have a pick of hardware such as locking or non-locking, finish, and handle style.
The door kit comes with everything necessary for a hassle-free installation process. Handles are usually shipped uninstalled to prevent scratching, but they can be easily attached just like any typical interior door. The kit is designed for easy assembly, installation, and operation of the door – everything is simply pre-installed. The 32″ wide door is nailed into a standard 48″ wide wall section. Walls which have doors must have a minimum height of 90 inches. Eight-foot, or 96″ sections are standard. Pareti offers free height customization if you require shorter walls. We recommed that you go 3″ shorter than your ceiling height in order to easily tilt the walls into position when standing them up.
To install the door, simply slide the door section into the other wall sections in your floor plan. Doors may be reconfigured elsewhere in your floor plan. The door must be positioned between two modular wall panels using Joiners (see below), or attached directly to your wall using our special “KTK” connecting wall method, which places 3 screwholes into your permanent wall. which are equipped with connector lugs.
We want to build so your order is customized to your needs. Do you want your door to swing to the left or right? We can do that. If you’re not sure we can help you review which options might be best for you.
Door hardware is included with the kit. Door thresholds are not needed with Pareti Mobile Walls, which is why our walls work so well on uneven flooring. A double-sided handle is included, providing a convenient grip for opening and closing the door from either side. Locking handles are optional, and a choice of finishes. Hinges are generally a brushed nickel style.
By following these simple installation steps and utilizing the components included in the accordion door kit, you can easily install the door and enjoy its functional benefits in any suitable space.
How are connecting holes closed off?
Exposed connector holes are securely closed off using finishing “end caps”, which provide a polished and completed appearance to the exterior of your wall. With your kit, you’ll receive enough end caps to seal all connecting edges along the sides of your wall. (For taller walls we provide ‘top caps’ to cover top joinery).
It’s important to note that the finishing caps for the top are not included in cases where the wall exceeds a height of 6’6″, as the top is typically out of view. However, additional finishing caps specifically designed for the top section can be purchased separately from our dedicated ‘Accessories’ page. This ensures that every exposed connector hole is properly covered, creating a seamless and aesthetically pleasing finish for your wall.
End caps can be ordered as slip-on (friction fit only), nailed in, or pre-drilled (countersunk) with screws for a tighter fit. If you order the pre-drilled end caps we will provide vinyl stickers to place over the screw for easier painting.
Joiner connectors are placed in side pockets to provide an exceptionally strong 2-way connection so seams between your freestanding partition wall are secure, even on unlevel flooring. Check out the installation video here.
What connectors are used to hold the panels together?
The panels in your kit are held together using joiners. Joiners are pre-cut, long wooden tabs (biscuits, in cabinetry lingo). These slide into pockets in the sides of the walls to prevent horizontal, back and forth movement. Top joiners are screwed down in the top pocket to prevent seams from splitting apart.
Joiner connectors provide an exceptionally secure two-way connection and easily fit into the side of each panel. They ensure a strong and reliable attachment between the panels and allow for levelling on unlevel flooring such as ceramic tile or concrete with drains, or for wood flooring in old buildings.
Just like our products, this simple connection method is not complex, but is safe and secure even with longer spans. Just like our End Caps and Top Caps, our connecting Joiners are designed to slide effortlessly into the receiving holes found on all of our modular panels.
Pareti’s curved wall panels also work with our standard flat panels, however curved Joiners, or curved-to-straight Joiners will be necessary to safely join all of your wall panels together. (By the way, our curved walls are amazing – be sure to check out a few here.)
FAQs
Will Pareti's portable partition walls work in a home or apartment?
Yes, however they need to follow certain set up guidelines so they will not fall. If securing to a permanent wall stud, our portable partition walls make only 4 screw holes per connecting side, so they’re easy to repair if you decide to take them down.
How much do Pareti's freestanding partition wall (with or without a door) weigh?
Each 8 foot tall wall section weighs an average of about 100 lbs. That means you’ll need two people to carry them into place. (Shorter heights weigh less, of course – a 7 foot tall wall weighs about 87 lbs).
How long does assembly take?
For a 12 foot long wall, the walls will take about 30-45 minutes to set up.
How are exposed connector holes closed off?
Our walls are made to connect to one another. At the end of a wall span, connector panels can be attached to cover the edges of panels for a cosmetic finish. Exposed connecting “pockets” are hidden with Pareti’s End Caps, which provide a polished and finished appearance to the exterior ends of your wall. With your kit, you’ll receive enough End Caps to close all connector pockets on viewable edges. It’s important to note that there is no need to close off the top of the walls, as the top is typically out of view. However, we can provide additional “Top Caps” for your order if the walls will be seen from the top, such as in an atrium. This ensures that every exposed connecting pocket is covered, creating a seamless and aesthetically pleasing finish for your wall. End Caps and Top Caps may also be painted using standard interior house paint.
What holds the partition panels together?
The panels in your partition freestanding portable wall kit kit are held together using two types of connectors: Joiners, and if the wall must connect to an existing wall stud – our special “KTK Wall”. Joiners provide an exceptionally secure two-way connection and easily fit into the top of each panel. These are screwed into place. They ensure a strong and reliable attachment between the panels. KTK Walls are designed to attach directly to your existing wall stud, to build portable walls out from that connection point.
How are doors installed and what do they include?
Door sections are installed using a standard interior door kit pre-built into your wall. (Remember – no carpentry experience is required!). The door section will fit in place just as the standard flat panels do. It’s then connected using our Joiners. The door kit is 36″ wide, and its height varies 84″ with an 8 foot tall wall. Although pre-hinged with stainless steel hingles, the door comes with a choice of handle hardware. Locking handles with a key are also available. Door styles vary from white, standard interior paneled doors to flat slab doors. These are hollow core doors, as you’d find in any home.
For special order items, Paret can build for sliding barn doors. This is a special order, however, because this style door will require more interior studs in the door section to support it.
To install the door, simply slide the wall section into place. Level the feet so the top and bottoms of walls match. Screw the top Joiner into place on both sides of the seam where the walls connect.
No thresholds are necessary, making it easy to create a seamless transition between rooms. Furthermore, a double-sided handle is included, providing a convenient grip for opening and closing the door from either side. Lastly, the door kit features a standard door catch (just like a normal door) that holds the door securely in position when closed, preventing any accidental openings or movements. Handles are not shipped attached to doors, so count on placing those once the walls are assembled and screwed together.
By following these simple installation steps and utilizing the components included in the accordion door kit, you can easily install the door and enjoy its functional benefits in any suitable space.
Can the walls be customized to fit a specific size?
Absolutely – you can definitely order a custom width and height for your walls. Each wall panel cannot exceed 48″ wide, however for longer widths we’ll create a combination for you that will fit in the space you need.
Wall heights may also be specified. In fact, we want you to be certain your walls will fit – you’ll need a minimum of 3″ clearance from your ceiling to tip the walls in place for set up. Be sure to speak to your representative about your dimensions – both of your space and your desired portable wall sizes.
If you need a specific dimension that is not listed, please feel free to contact us through our live chat on the website, email sales@paretimobilewalls.com, or phone 866.339.1009. We will be more than happy to assist you in creating a wall that perfectly fits your desired size.
How long does it take to assemble and install Pareti's Freestanding Partition Wall with a Door?
The assembly and installation process for our Freestanding Partition Wall With a Door is designed to be quick and hassle-free. With just two people working together, it typically takes 45 minutes or less to complete the assembly and installation of this wall kit. The best part is that few tools are required, making the process even more convenient.
Are Pareti’s Freestanding Partition Walls (with or without a door) a good fit for me?
We want to be sure our product is best for you too! Give us a call or drop an email so we can chat with you about which design and connection methods are best for your situation. We’ll also want to know which is the best way to ship to you – from there we can send you a custom quote.
