Jim's idea is really a good one because the rolled metal goods can be
hung without sagging.
Back when I was building my layout so many years ago, I used double
tempered masonite. My boss at the time bought a ton of it as it's used
for photo mounting (the reason for the double tempering) for next to
nothing, so it was easy for me to borrow some. I countersunk holes to
match the studs ; I later used sheetrock mud to cover over. The joints
were covered with just Scotch magic mending tape. I did the corner
coving when my wife was pregnant--she would just push against the corner
and I would screw in a few screws. Over the years a few of the screw
holes plugs have popped out. Filling them isn't a problem but finding
matching paint is. The seams are visible if you really study the area.
I used solid 4 x 8 sheets in most places.
I don't know if my method is any better than others, but it's been okay.
Bob Werre
On 11/6/11 9:14 AM, Jim and Cheryl Martin wrote:
>
> Hi Bob:
>
> As I've said on this list before, I'm reallybig on 24 inch high sheet
> aluminum in rolls. It's lightweight, easy to install, curves well
> into the corners and in most applications is seamless. I have
> 30-foot long sections of backdrop with no seams and if I ever have to
> move I can simply lift it off the wall and roll it up. I haven't
> tried gluing paper, ie photo murals , to it but it would think it
> would be worth experimenting with a short piece. See RMC Jan 2010.
>
> Cheers
> Jim Martin
>
> > > The major problem isn't the length of the picture, but getting it
> mounted. ....I would like to mount them on something a little more
> flexible, for curved backdrops, and I'm open to ideas.
>
> > >
> > > Bob Nicholson _______________________________________
> > >
> > >
> >
>
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