Walls – What kind of latch can I use to hang temporary wall panels on a 270 degree angle

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I am building a few temporary wall panels for a little nook in my basement. I would like to be able to put them up and take them down frequently. To do that, I would like to install latches that connect them to the beam running near the ceiling. The panels will be resting on the floor, so the latches don't have to support any weight (aside from preventing them from falling over).

Here is a diagram that shows the structure of the beams I would like to fasten them to. enter image description here

Please ask if anything needs clarifying. Thank you!

Best Answer

I'd mount barrel bolts to the beam vertically, then install flat strike plates on top of the panels. If necessary, use shims or bushings to move the bolts out from the beam slightly, leaving them closer to the center of the panels' thickness.

If the panels want to rattle, put a row of thick, soft foam tape on the beam, between it and the panels, to create light tension against the bolts.

Barrel bolt:

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Strike plate:

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Foam tape:

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