Storage options for backdrops?

I am starting to build a collection of backdrops, majority (if not all) are 5x8 feet and are vinyl material. When purchased, they came in a tube that's about 5 feet in length and loosely rolled. I believe this would be the best option to store each backdrop. However, I only received one tube with 4 backdrops in each. I'd like 1 tube per backdrop.

Anyone recommend any places that sells these sorts of tubes for an affordable price?

Any other ideas on how to store them?

I don't have the room to keep them all laid out or hanging on a wall.

Carpet store?

fashionrider wrote in post #17821922
I am starting to build a collection of backdrops, majority (if not all) are 5x8 feet and are vinyl material. When purchased, they came in a tube that's about 5 feet in length and loosely rolled. I believe this would be the best option to store each backdrop. However, I only received one tube with 4 backdrops in each. I'd like 1 tube per backdrop.

Anyone recommend any places that sells these sorts of tubes for an affordable price?

Any other ideas on how to store them?

I don't have the room to keep them all laid out or hanging on a wall.

Heya,

Any home hardware store that sells duct work, cement equipment, carpet, flooring in general, should have something similar to what you're looking for.

Some art/craft places have big tubes that they use to store large rolls of paper, fabric. You can ask them too.

Very best,

Lowes, Home Depot, etc, just get the PVC size you need. Last a lot longer than cardboard

gmm213 wrote in post #17822045
Lowes, Home Depot, etc, just get the PVC size you need. Last a lot longer than cardboard

That is probably the best way to go, genius

Very best,

PVC pipe. If you can get away with a thinner tube, get the pipe from the conduit section. If you prefer it to be a larger diameter look in the plumbing section.

If you need help to see how to do it, search for DIY fishing rod cases.

Nogo wrote in post #17822053
PVC pipe. If you can get away with a thinner tube, get the pipe from the conduit section. If you prefer it to be a larger diameter look in the plumbing section.

If you need help to see how to do it, search for DIY fishing rod cases.

gmm213 wrote in post #17822045
Lowes, Home Depot, etc, just get the PVC size you need. Last a lot longer than cardboard

MalVeauX wrote in post #17821995
Heya,

Any home hardware store that sells duct work, cement equipment, carpet, flooring in general, should have something similar to what you're looking for.

Some art/craft places have big tubes that they use to store large rolls of paper, fabric. You can ask them too.

Very best,

Nogo wrote in post #17822053
PVC pipe. If you can get away with a thinner tube, get the pipe from the conduit section. If you prefer it to be a larger diameter look in the plumbing section.

If you need help to see how to do it, search for DIY fishing rod cases.

Thanks a lot guys! I forgot to mention, as much as possible, I'd also like to have covers to the ends of these pipes. Any way to do that?

fashionrider wrote in post #17822145
Thanks a lot guys! I forgot to mention, as much as possible, I'd also like to have covers to the ends of these pipes. Any way to do that?

You should be able to buy PVC threaded end pieces from the same place that can be glued or just pushed onto each end.
Then also get screw end caps
Go to plumbing supplier

Honestly just friction fitting unthreaded end caps should be more than enough. Just watch out for risk of vacuum sealing if you're dealing with fairly large temperature swings. Even when dry fitted they can hold on rather tightly on their own, and things can get awkward if the air inside cools a great deal from when it was originally put on.

gmm213 wrote in post #17822045
Lowes, Home Depot, etc, just get the PVC size you need. Last a lot longer than cardboard

+1 on this. I've used the cardboard tubes and they fray and wear out and collect dust and dirt.