For those of you with foam board
 

Used as your design wall, how do you attach the 4x8 sheet(s) to the wall? I'm getting ready to fix my foam board up but can't figure out how to attaché it to the wall.
Thanks for the help.

I didn't attach mine. Actually I cut 2' off the top, so I have one board that is 2x4 and another that is 4x6. I let it lean against the wall, and if I need to I can move it to another spot. This works best for me.

do NOT use carpet tape! I did that and it was a nightmare to get it off! I now have magnets that are screwed in the wall then put batting and a magnetic on top. Works great!

I have two 4x8 sheets which stand side by side against one wall (less the 6" I cut off the height of each of them, since I have 8-foot ceilings.) My "sewing room" is a bedroom (with a Murphy bed), so when I have "special company", I can easily carry the boards to the storage room if I want them out of the room. I also have a long drapery rod with clamps on rings high on that wall, and I can hang a quilt for display to brighten the room for company. Works for me--can't imagine life now without a design wall. You'll love having one, too, no matter whether you decide to permanently mount them to the wall or not.

I use 2-4X8 sheets, just lean them up against the cupboards. When not in use just stack together in the corner out of the way.

Do you mean foam insulation sheets from Home Depot? Or do you mean Foam Core like from Office Max or similar store?

I used the foam insulation sheets for my design wall. It is actually 2 sheets, each 4' x 8', duct taped together. I use just the folded outer side usually, but can fold it all out for larger projects. I take pictures of what I want then fold the design wall back up. I did have to trim the height just a bit so it wouldn't hit the ceiling fan in the studio as I folded it up and then out again. I made a vinyl footing [a cover for the bottom of the design wall] so it wouldn't get dusty just being on the floor. I have colorful ribbon attached to eye hooks at the upper level to keep the design wall upright.

One friend didn't have the room for such a big wall so she used brackets to hold her smaller design wall onto her studio wall.

I use the Command Strips to hold mine in place. When I need to move it just pull on the tab and then put new ones on when I'm ready to use it again.

i put string on the back of mine with gorilla tape and then hung it up with
command strips.

I did the same thing. Then I started Judy Niemeyer's Bali Wedding Star and needed a larger design wall. Back to one of the major home repair stores for 2 more sheets of 1" insulation. This time I cut off less than 1 foot and duct taped the two together. It's leaned against the wall. When I am through with BWS I will probably fold it against the wall. I do love the idea of attaching ribbons & anchoring it by hanging it on the wall. OOPS....forgot I had BWS draped over the top and hanging over the back. A 7 x 8 BWS is a big animal!

Oh well, I'll do that with the slightly smaller board after I get BWS completed...I'm on row 7. Got about 4 bull arcs to complete and the outside arcs. Got sidetracked and started a different project. Now to get back on it!

Edited to add: My girlfriend cut 1 foot off the top of her insulation sheets, duct taped it together and takes it with her for any classes. This gives her a 2' x 4' design wall. She loves the smaller design wall, and it is so portable.

My son used screws and a drill to attach them to the wall. The hardest part, (other than getting him in the sewing room LOL) was finding the studs so I could have it centered on my wall.

I used a staple gun. The staples leave a tiny hole and it's very easy to remove the foam board. I have taken mine down twice and recovered it. The staples sink in the foam and don't show.

I covered my boards with white felt and attached them to the wall with L screws. The long side is threaded and screws into the wall. The short holds the board in place. It only takes a few as the boards are very light weight. You can just turn them to the side if you want to take the board down for any reason and it only leaves a few holes to patch if you must remove them later. You can find L screws at any hardware store in different lengths so you will need the thread plus the thickness of your board.

Beth

I used clear plastic mirror hangers (clips) because mine is permanent. With a vaulted ceiling I used (2) 4x8's side by side.

I just lean mine against the wall....or actually against my closet doors. There is no empty wall in my small sewing room. :)

Dina

I use ordinary picture hooks. I took grosgrain ribbon and loop it thru a D ring and hot glued the ribbon to the back in the shape of an upside down V.

I use the Command Strips with the velcro on them.

My husband attached it with corner round moulding from Lowes.

I used a staple gun with 9/16" staples, it works very well. There are 6 full size sheets on my wall.

I just screwed mine to the wall and then enjoyed designing. There is always something on it and I have inspiration just looking at it.

I have some T-pins that I used to attach my boards to the wall. They leave a small hole if I ever need to take my design wall down.

I didn't attach mine, I just leaned them side by side up against the wall, put the LARGE flannel piece over both of them. I did have to cut some off to have them fit in the basement as my ceilings are only 7 ft. high.

I had a lot of really heavy duty wide velcro, which I attached to the wall with staples, and then attached the matching pieces to the boards and hung them up. I used 3 strips, 2 inches wide each. So far it's stayed up--about a year, so I don't think it will fall. :-)

I did this. It is sturdy enough to hold a king size quilt and I don't have to worry about it falling over. I don't take it anywhere so it is perfect for me.

I just used a couple thumb tacks on a 5'xWOF piece of flannel.

I covered mine in flannel - then used a curtain rod attached to wall - made loops from material - attached loops to
core board - put loops on curtain rod - and hung it. works great! You can use the whole core board or cut it to size you want. several people who have seen it have made them.
oh I put mind on the wall side ways - rectangle - fits behind my desk and chair - so I can turn and mix & match
blocks etc.
Have a great day!