Building a Temporary Wall

November 10, 2025

You will need a drill and measuring tape.

Building a Temporary Room

Are you in need of extra space but don't want to commit to a permanent renovation? Building a temporary room might be the perfect solution for you. Whether you need a home office, a guest room, or a play area for your kids, creating a temporary room can be a practical and cost-effective way to meet your needs.

How to Build a Temporary Room

Start by selecting a location for your temporary room. Consider factors such as natural light, ventilation, and proximity to utilities.

When building a temporary room, it's important to choose lightweight and portable materials that are easy to assemble and disassemble. Options include modular walls, tension rods, and freestanding screens. Be sure to secure the temporary structure safely to prevent accidents.

Rules for building in Australia

Because it’s a freestanding or press-fit system, it’s not considered a permanent structure, so:

✅ No building approval required if it doesn’t alter egress or fire systems.
🚫 Do not block smoke detectors, vents, or exit paths.

How to install our temporary wall system.

Use our temporary wall system.

What you need to make a 500mm structure seen below

Drill
2 x 90mm x 35mm (vertical) pieces of timber (the length depends on your ceiling; if you have a 245cm ceiling, you will need a 238.5cm piece of wood.
2x 90mm x 35mm x 500mm pieces of timber.

How to Measure, buy & Cut Timber

Measure floor-to-ceiling height
Cut vertical timber 65 mm shorter

A hardware store can cut timber to size for you in-store

(Prep Step 1) Apply Anti-Slip Pads

Apply pads to the bottom (this improves grip and protects surfaces).

Place packers in the adjusters

If the timber is 90 mm x 35mm, place the provider packer in the adjuster as shown. As this is a Japanese item, these products are made for a 2x4, which is a slightly different size than Australian timber.