Blog / Tips on Zoning a Large Room with Temporary Walls

May 13, 2022

Assume you’re working on a project with only one large room. Supplies must be housed, personnel must have a place to rest, meetings must be held, and work must be completed in this room. This can quickly become disorganized and chaotic with the lack of permanent walls. What if there was a solution to quickly and easily create temporary rooms within this large space to help zone it into different areas configurations? That would surely help this jobsite become more organized and less chaotic.

Large workspaces with no room partitions, little organization, multiple trades or little privacy presents conflicts on the jobsite that can be easily avoided with boundaries in place. Having no interior walls can create a challenge for everyone on site and can negatively impact work environments. Luckily, there are inexpensive and quick solutions that can provide immediate organization for any open area that needs to be broken into smaller zones in the construction, healthcare, retail, and facilities maintenance industries.

Our Solution: Temporary Wall System

There are several solutions to assist in creating zones within a large room. One option is constructing barriers using dust containment poles and plastic sheeting. Simply use plastic clipped to containment poles to construct a barrier. This is helpful when working on a job where excessive dirt or debris is created. This is more of a short term and minimal solution to create temporary walls and may not be appropriate for rooms where break, meeting and storage rooms or private spaces are needed.

Alternatively, we suggest using a modular panel system to provide long term and aesthetically pleasing freestanding wall partitions. These are often lightweight and simple to assemble, making them quick and easy to install. SpeedyRoom™ is a great choice when looking for a temporary wall system.

What is SpeedyRoom™?

SpeedyRoom™ is a set of lightweight corrugated plastic sheets used to create temporary portable room dividers within large rooms. The plastic sheets are used in conjunction with connectors to create trade show walls, hallways, office spaces, data-centers, storage rooms, dust barriers, and more. No tools are necessary when constructing the temporary walls and the product can be easily stored and reused after the job is over.

Zoning Your Large Room

Knowing your square footage will help you determine how many room dividers you will need to zone your area. Room dividers are a great alternative to drywall. Be sure to plan ahead and measure out the area you’re zoning so you’ll be properly prepared when your product arrives and is ready to be set up.

1. Consider Room Dividers and Square Footage

Knowing your square footage will help you determine how many room dividers you will need to zone your area. Room dividers are a great alternative to drywall. Be sure to plan ahead and measure out the area you’re zoning so you’ll be properly prepared when your product arrives and is ready to be set up.

2. Consider the Flow of Traffic When Adding Partition Walls

DIY strategies can help when adding partition walls to your large room. You’ll want to consider the flow of traffic in the room. This will help determine the best places to put the partition walls. Connecting with your team to discuss strategies for flow of traffic is very important.

3. Consider Your Workspace Needs

How will this space be used? Do you need multiple smaller rooms with wall panels, what kind of ceiling height would work best in the space, or do you want to create a larger gathering space? Discuss with other team members how you all intend to use this space to ensure you have a design plan.

Temporary Room Solution

Creating temporary walls and spaces within freestanding room dividers within a large area or room provides privacy, organization and safety, whether you’re doing a construction project in an airport or are a homeowner or renter using them for paint projects. Allow Trimaco to assist you in creating a convenient, affordable temporary wall system with a tool-free design that’s fast to install