Making frame portable to bring inside. Is it possible that a top and bottom support would have enough tension to remove wrinkles?
1861504
You really need to stretch the material to avoid any wrinkles. I built my frame in the basement and stretched it over and then put about 500 staples in it across. I still had a few wrinkles that I had to re-stretch to get out. If you were going to build it to be portable, you may want to build it using solid hinges that fold in half and then stretch the material over it and secure it down. That way if you fold it over, it will always be the same size when opening it.
1861505
if there is some support in the middle of the frame then yes. but it needs far too much tension to get the wrinkles out, to only have top & bottom frames. i built mine like a panting canvas about 10ft diagonal. I needed sides, a center post, and triangles in the corners, to be enough strength to stand the tension.
1861506
Yes easy enough to create the tension by hands. Secondly use electric stapling, far more easier and time saving.
1861507
yes - absolutely, we bought it to make large visual aid tv screens for where I work and put them on wooden frames and stretched them. They turned out GREAT!!!! nice product for sure :)
382933
Two inches is probably pushing it. This Hamilton is very stiff to unfold and the bottom does not want to lay completely flat and is therefore a tiny bit wobbly. The Manhasset table top would probably be better. Hope this helps.
625511
yes - I would put washers or weight the corners down to help with getting the wrinkles out
2143185
I would say yes. I have a heavy mirror on top and lots of other things resting on it. The frame itself is sturdy and solid
1140586
I have 2 of these (one king, one queen) and while I'm terribly happy with it, I wouldn't consider using it without a frame.You can pick up an inexpensive metal frame at Sams Club or Wal Mart for around $30. The foundation really needs support along the edges. You could probably make something sturdy enough with dimensional lumber but by the time you got done, you'd be pretty close to the same price as the metal frame.
2042788
I have thought of doing this with these chairs too. It's a great chair and they are made quite well, so the seats are tightly designed to the frame. It doesn't look impossible but I'm afraid it would be very difficult to remove and re-cover without losing the integrity if the clean design. We truly enjoy these though! So comfortable and a great design piece.
460506
I have never tried to do this, but if you folded it lengthwise, you probably could. It would be tricky to do though and you would probably need help to compress and role at the same time.
853117
The stabilizer bars were not available at the time I purchased it, or at least I was not aware they were available. Yes, bars across the bottom and sandbags will help a lot. That said, it is not an easily collapsible or portable product. I would say it's like a very heavy tent frame, one that can support your weight.
404878
You would have to put a piece of foam or larger diameter round tube over the bottom bar. The bottom bar is a heavy wire and I don't think that it will prevent a wrinkle. I hang mine from heavy skirt hangers.
531818
Yes, I don't see why not... but you'll need to have the material oriented vertically so that gravity helps drop the wrinkles out as you steam. Try lifting the material up with one hand, steam with the other until the wrinkle releases, then lay it back down. But it won't make it WET, so it should be ok. Good luck!
346894
It can be handled easily however each time you move it you take a chance of damaging the screen material or the coating on the frame. Storage would seem to be a problem. This screen is like a piece of furniture. It looks good in place. If you need to to set up and take down after each use I would get a portable roll up screen. This type protects itself and takes up far less space.
2136237
I wouldn't put too much weight on top of it as it could hurt the frame or wicker. Maybe stacking one on top of another would be ok as long as it's not too heavy
198368
Probably, but you may want to install the top and bottom off-center so the frame is on the surface and not being supported by the top and bottom. I don't think that the top and bottom are secured strongly enough to make for good legs, in the long run. If you keep the wine rack full, it will probably be a problem in a couple of years. It's pine, and not a good wood for that kind of stress.
547511
Yes, the frames without feet will elevate about 0.5 inch of ground, but weight of item would probably stretch it flat. Frankly, they ARE a flat drying surface with feet, which elevate them about 9 inches, just enough to wisk a sweater in between and stretch it out if they are stacked. You want airspace for quick drying, otherwise you risk molding your clothes.
1268673
Yes. This was wrinkled when I bought it and I built a wooden frame (for indoors) and the wrinkles all went away.
1026857
Yes, but it would need to be Checked. I've built a 4 sided frame with a removable top for my unit. It keeps the elements at bay. the unit is rather thin shelled, but alright for the price.
1713107
You can suspend it, but the bottom is just thin fabric, so it will not hold its shape with any weight inside.