ZIPWALL Heavy-Duty Zipper for Dust Barriers

If you are going to do a home renovation project with dust control barrier(s), and you think you may want to pass through that barrier, then you should just buy this product! The contractor for my home project didn't come equipped with any type of pass-through solution (just plastic and blue painters tape). So I ended up buying these zippers myself. I'm really glad I did, and so were my wife and kids! Much more convenient than having to walk around the work area.I decided to get the red "heavy duty" version zippers since there were a couple reviews complaining about the adhesive failing on the standard (black) version. Absolutely no issue with the red zippers staying attached throughout a 12-week project, with the zipper being used multiple times a day. I used the two zippers for 2 different locations (1 zipper each location); rather than on 1 roll-up door. So I didn't make use of the hooks, and can't comment on those.The kit includes a special cutter to cut the plastic barrier after you've adhered the zipper. The cutter seems like a cheap piece of plastic, but actually works really well. It has 2 blades, about a half inch apart. It cuts parallel slits at the zipper opening, then you tear off the middle (half inch) strip of plastic barrier. This really helps keep the plastic from getting caught in the zipper. For one opening, my contractor didn't listen to me, and just cut the barrier with a utility knife (one slit). The plastic instantly got jammed in the zipper on the first use. I was able to trim back the plastic using scissors, so the edge of the plastic was away from the zipper. But believe me, just use the included cutter to begin with. It really works!All home remodeling contractors should make this product part of their standard kit. It just makes the project more convenient for everyone, and it would impress the customers.

Kitchen gut job, down to studs, insulation already at the dump, completely diy, in New England, in January, oil prices through the roof. Yup. We needed something. We used one of those flannel backed picnic table tablecloths instead of plastic. It just feels warmerWe stapled it all around the door, then my husband asked who was going to crawl through the opening in the bottom so we could install the zippers on the plastic side. (Keep this in mind if you use the flannel and don't have a door to get to the other side.) I walked around the house to the back door (I AM the brains of the operation here) and while he held a board up on his side, I pressed the tape onto the tablecloth then used the tool that comes with it to cut between the zippers. A second person is helpful here too in order to hold the plastic taught to make a neat cut. We've had this up for a week and are finding it invaluable!

They were expensive for what they are---Basically an oversize zipper with some adhesive on the back. Somebody is making a huge profit. They proved to be functional and fairly durable. Used to create zippered dust walls at two hallways adjacent to a kitchen that was being remodeled. Were up for over 3 week, attached to plastic I fixed to frames made out of 2 x 4's. This arrangement kept all dust out of unwanted areas yet allowed fairly easy passage when necessary. The adhesive came loose along the top 5 or 6 inches a couple of times during this period but I was able to re-stick it. If you have a remodel project that will generate substantial dust, this is the way to go. Just wish there was more competition to keep the price more reasonable.

Update: the zippers have now been through a hot garage summer and the glue is still holding. There are some pockets where the glue has released, but the zippers still work.Update #2: after 1.5 years one of the zippers has lost its adhesion to the plastic. For more permanent use it may be possible to sew these onto the plastic before hanging the whole thing.These are relatively easy to put on and work very well so far. Two small issues: 1) the enclosed metal hooks are too flimsy to do any good. If you place them at the height of the zipper, there is too much plastic material to properly fit into the hook and it ends up rolling out of the hook. I ended up putting some duct tape on not sides of the hole and put a Velcro strap instead of the hook. 2) if you know where you will put the opening before you put up the plastic, I suggest placing the zipper while the plastic sheeting is on the floor. Keeping the sheeting smooth when putting on the adhesive part while the plastic is hanging is pretty hard to impossible. So far this hasn’t caused any issues even though it’s bitter cold. I hope the adhesive will also hold up to hot weather. I’m debating on sewing the fabric to the plastic at some point, since I’m using this semi-permanently as a divider for my wood working ‘room’ in the gates (to keep the dust from everything).

Works well.Bought this for a renovation project where I'd be making a lot of dust but had a couple areas that didn't have doors. Given that these are kind of pricey, I bought a new tarp to make a temporary door with this zipper rather than use disposable plastic sheeting. So far it works very well. The adhesive is very good.

It's as easy to install as the mfg claims and works just as well at mitigating dust from finished areas. Zippers worked flawlessly over 6 weeks of use and being exposed to insulation, drywall dust, paint, etc. I won't do a remodel job in the future w/o one. Very impressed.

Worked excellent. Then again I am a pro. Apply it to a 3-ft + piece of plastic on the floor. Then cut the opening while it's on the floor.

Worked well