Black and white are the default background colors for many of my photos. There are several background systems (paper, fabric, roller blinds, etc.) and I wanted to have something that is easily changeable, portable and inexpensive for those two colors.
The result is a background wall on wheels. Both sides are papered with background-wallpaper and so they are easily repaintable. By default I have one of the sides painted white and the other painted black.
Size-wise the wall is 2m high and 1.8m wide, so I have enough space for portraits and full body images. The wall stands safely on its attached furniture castors and is still very mobile in space.
Material used
- Wooden slats
- Metal angles
- Wood screws
- MDF slabs
- Background wallpaper and glue
- Furniture castors
- Screw Handles
- Shelf supports
In order to make the internal structure clearly, I made this sketch that should help you follow along
Tools used:
- Cordless Screwdrivers
- Jigsaw
- Abrasive paper
- Angle
- Carpenter´s rule
- Wood drill bits
Construction process:
- Measure and saw slats for the inner supporting framework
- Screw the supporting structure together and reinforce it with angles
- Screw the coasters on short slats
- Screw MDF boards onto the frame from both sides
- Put the frame upright and make sure it sits in the middle of the small slats (with the rollers)
- Screw on the roller slats with shelf angles
- Function Test
- Paper the background wallpaper and let it dry
- Paint both sides
Here are some views of the finished product:
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