Be as precise as you can. <\/strong>Most likely your basement floor is concrete, so you will need to use concrete nails to install the sole plates. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can then install your ceiling plates, which will be a similar process to installing the sole plates. You will probably not need to use concrete nails on your ceiling plates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Install Studs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Wall studs are essential to supporting your wall. To install studs, use your measuring tape to make marks every 16″ on your ceiling plate. Once this is done, use your plumb bob to make parallel marks on the soleplate. You may need to install tacks or temporary nails to use your plumb bob.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Measure the height between the sole and ceiling plate and then cut the lumber boards that will be your studs to fit this length. Once they are cut, you can wedge them into their spots (you may need to use a mallet to help get them into place). Then use nails or screws to secure them into place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you have secured all the studs into place, your wall frame is done. Go ahead and repeat steps 3 – 5 for any other walls you need to add.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Install Electrical Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Adding electricity to your new room can easily be the most difficult part of this whole project and if you are unsure if you can do it then you may want to hire a professional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, you will need to drill holes in your studs that are around the height of where you want your outlets and switches. You will want these holes to be about 3\/4″ in diameter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After that things can get pretty complicated. To avoid any miscommunication I’ve added a video from Feasible Prepper. In the video, Eric goes in-depth and shows how he builds an interior wall and then adds electricity to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1Ljm_kJluPE\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
In the video, he builds his wall on the floor and then lifts it into place, which is possible to do. However, I’ve instructed you to do a different method which I believe is easier and doesn’t allow for as many measurement mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Install Insulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n For this step, you will want to wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants, gloves, a mask, and goggles.<\/strong> Insulation can irritate your skin and can easily get into your eyes and lungs. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can easily measure out the length you need on the insulation and then cut it with a knife. You can also easily cut out notches for electrical boxes and pull some batting out to make room for wires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the batting has been installed, plastic should be used to cover it. Staple the batting and plastic to the plates every 12″.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Hang Drywall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Before you start hanging the drywall, you should cover any doorways and vents, so that dust does not spread throughout your house. You will want to wear gloves, goggles, and a mask while doing this step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most drywall comes in 4′ x 8′ pieces, so you may need to measure out the height of your wall and cut your drywall pieces to fit. Once you have to pieces cut, you can hang the first piece on the wall. It may be helpful to have someone help you do this since drywall can be heavy and you want it to lay flat as you screw it into place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Screw the drywall into the plates and the studs. When laying each next piece make sure it is fitted snugly to the previous piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may have to make special adjustments to your drywall for doorways, windows, and electrical boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Texture, Prime, And Paint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Once the drywall is hung you can start to decorate your wall how you choose. The most common way is to paint it, but wallpapering is another very common way. Since painting is the most common way, that is the route I’ll go in these instructions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Texturing is very common and you will probably want to go this route. The process is simple. You’ll simply need to buy a wall texture, which should come in a bucket and can be applied with a paint roller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once the texture has dried, you can go ahead and prime the walls. Then once the primer has dried, you can paint your walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Add Flooring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAfter the walls are done you can begin to add flooring. No matter what type of flooring you choose you are going to need some sort of subflooring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You will most likely have to concrete adhesive and concrete nails to get your sub-flooring installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once the sub-flooring is in place you can install the floor of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11. Add Fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Once the flooring is in place, you are pretty much done. All you have to do now is install molding (if you want it), light switch covers, outlet covers, vent fixtures, and light fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now you have a brand new room that you installed all by yourself. Congratulations! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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