Need panels for my walls - prop room question

[Sulla]

I am redesigning the decor in my hobby room and I need light weight ¼” thick material with at least one smooth and paintable side to create panels of various sizes to apply to walls. I would prefer something more solid than foam or foam core board. I could use plywood, but it can get heavy and expensive, as can most plastic sheets I’ve found.

I need to cover about 150 to 200 square feet in panels ranging in size from 36” x 48” to 6” x 12”. I will likely be using screws to install them in the walls – one in each corner of each panel.

What would you suggest?

 

[exoray]

1/4" luan plywood... Cheap, light weight and has a paint grade finish...

I doubt you will find anything substantial cheaper or lighter that offers durability...

 

[sawduster]

Possibly 1/4" MDF or Sintra, ( pvc surface coated foam board) Sintra has a hard surface, it also comes in colors
Sintra PVC 6mm Foam

 

[Sulla]

Thanks for the tips. Will check them out.

 

[Rikarus]

i am curious to see finished product, sounds kinda cool jsut from the parts!

 

[DanielS]

don't use MDF, unless I'm way out of my head here, it is very heavy. I'd say you go for the 1/4" luan plywood

 

[Sulla]

Thanks all. Here's a clue...