Mark Mark_300

So in doing a search, I didn't see much.  Maybe there's stuff out there but thought I would post for info.  I didn't want to tear into my ceiling tiles to hang a valence so I found some fairly cheap hooks on Amazon - about .50c/hook.  All it required was a wood frame to hold everything.  My plan is to hang vinyl flooring strips as the valence as I saw in  Chris Adams' Post.  Mine is probably not the best way to do this but it's working for now.  I shaved 2x2 x8's into thin strips and stacked/glued for the curved sections.  I'll probably go back and replace the wiring hangers for a neater appearance..

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Frame is 1x3 L attached to backdrop with 1x2's extending out

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Front attachment point for valence

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anteaum2666

I think that's pretty slick!

I don't have a valance above my layout because I couldn't figure out how to do it with drop ceiling.  Now I know!  Thanks!!

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Rich S

I used fabric....

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Rich S

attached to ceiling tiles with drywall screws....

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Jim at BSME

fabric valance

Never heard of anyone using a fabric valance, but I see advantages of this, if you hit you head on it you won't get hurt. Seems also easier to follow the curves of the layout.

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railandsail

Nice job,...good thoughts

Nice job,...good thoughts

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