Rock Wall Panels: Your Complete Guide to Eldorado Climbing DIY Solutions

Rock Wall Panels: Your Complete Guide to Eldorado Climbing DIY Solutions

Rock climbing panels transform ordinary walls into extraordinary spaces. Whether you dream of a home climbing gym or stunning accent wall, the right panels make it possible.

Eldorado Climbing has manufactured climbing surfaces since 1994. Our Louisville, Colorado facility has produced panels for hundreds of corporate offices, universities, and private homes.

We offer DIY panels that bring professional quality to your personal projects. This guide explores our complete panel collection. You'll discover which products match your vision and budget.

Let's find your perfect wall solution.

Why Choose Eldorado Climbing’s DIY Panels?

Made in the USA

Every panel comes from our Colorado facility. We control quality from start to finish. Our team includes climbers who test every design.

Proven Track Record

We've completed over 2,000 installations nationwide:

  • 200+ universities

  • Major climbing gyms

  • Recreation centers

  • Corporate offices

  • Private homes

Professional-Grade Materials

Our panels use the same materials as commercial climbing gyms. They're built to last decades, not years.

Complete Support

Free installation videos guide your project. Our team answers questions at 303-447-0512. We want your success.

Square Set Collection

Our Square Set panels offer maximum versatility. Each panel measures 42" x 42" with 25 t-nuts for hold placement. You can also add articulation to your climbing wall by utilizing our 3D panels and frames.

Square Climbing Panel

Available Colors:

  • Chalk (white)

  • Stone (gray)

  • Lapis (blue)

  • Natural (wood tone)

Frame Options:

  • No frame (mount directly to ledgers)

  • Flat frame - adds 1.5" depth

  • Wedge frame - creates 8.5" angled surface

  • Box frame - adds 8.5" perpendicular depth

Best For: Creating large climbing surfaces, modular home walls, schools, and rec centers.

3D Square Climbing Panel

These panels feature built-in geometric shapes. They create challenging angles without additional volumes.

Same color and frame options as standard squares

Best For: adding variety to existing walls, creating visual interest.

Boom Box

A specialized Square panel component for corner transitions and unique features.

Installation tip: Mix Squares and 3D Squares with different frames to create features, like overhangs, corners, slabs, ledges, and complex terrain.

Hex Set Collection

Hexagonal panels create stunning geometric patterns. Each measures 43" wide by 49.75" tall with 19 t-nuts.

Hex Climbing Panel

Available Colors:

  • Chalk

  • Stone

  • Lapis

  • Natural

Frame Options:

  • Flat frame - minimal profile

  • Wedge frame - angled climbing

  • Box frame - maximum dimension

Best For: Feature walls, artistic installations, spaces wanting unique aesthetics.

3D Hex Climbing Panel

Features integrated geometric volumes like the 3D Square. Creates instant climbing challenges.

Planning tip: Download our Hex layout planner. It shows configuration options for your space.

Specialty Panel Lines

Topo Climbing Panels

Our fiberglass reinforced panels work indoors or outdoors. They're completely weatherproof.

Specifications:

  • 4' x 4' size

  • 50 pounds each

  • 22 t-nuts

  • Super-durable GFRP construction

Color Options:

  • Powder White

  • Horizon Gray

  • Pebble Black

  • Cadmium Green

  • Monarch Orange

  • Ocean Blue

Note: Outdoor installations use upgraded hardware.

Best For: Outdoor walls, high-moisture areas, contemporary design aesthetic.

Specialized Solutions

Explorer Panels

Designed specifically for children with rounded edges and bright colors.

Best For: Elementary schools, daycare centers, pediatric therapy clinics.

Solo Panels

Narrow panels fitting spaces where others can't. Perfect for columns or tight areas.

Best For: Hallways, structural posts, filling gaps in installations.

Essential Accessories

ELDO Drag Mats

Movable bouldering flooring with handles:

  • Small: 4' x 6' x 8"

  • Medium: 6' x 6' x 8"

  • Large: 8' x 8' x 10"

Ballistic nylon covers withstand heavy use. Embroidered handles make repositioning easy.

Eldo Flip-up Mats

Wall-mounted pads that fold down for climbing. They hang up on the wall when not in use, which effectively closes down the wall to climbing and saves floor space in multi-use areas.

Climbing Holds

We partner with top hold manufacturers to offer the best climbing holds available. Order holds with your panels for complete solutions.

Planning Your Project

1. Measure Your Space

Account for:

  • Wall dimensions

  • Ceiling height

  • Fall zones (6 feet minimum)

  • Obstacles like windows

2. Choose Your System

3. Calculate Quantities

Square panels cover 12.25 sq ft each Hex panels cover 14.8 sq ft each Topo panels cover 16 sq ft each

4. Select Additional Materials and Equipment

  • Ledgers for installation

  • Mats for safety

  • Holds for climbing

  • Trim for finished edges.

Get Started Today

Transform your space with Eldorado Climbing DIY panels.

Join thousands who've discovered the joy of climbing at home. Your wall awaits!

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