Then fasten blocks through the foam into the masonry at every third stud with 3 in.
Putting up walls in a concrete basement.
Use string to form a plumb line and ensure that the bottom plate is perfectly lined up with the top one.
Make sure that all the curves are.
Tape a one foot by one foot square of plastic sheeting plastic kitchen wrap will do to the concrete wall in your basement with duct tape and leave it in place for 24 hours.
Be sure to sight along its entire length to make sure it s straight.
That is if the studs are going to touch the concrete wall.
First put construction adhesive on the floor then tip the wall into place and fasten with concrete nails or screws.
If you are finishing a basement then chances.
Install the knee wall.
Check each stud for curves called the crown and mark each curve with an x.
Most jurisdictions require a 4 mil plastic sheet vapor barrier for basement walls against concrete.
Position a top plate of 2x4 inch wood the length of your intended wall perpendicular to the floor joists of the room above.
Basement walls of cinder block brick or even poured concrete can be transformed pretty quickly and simply with a coat of paint.
Make sure you have enough room to tip.
Plumb and screw the studs to the blocking for a solid wall.
Phil fastens his walls to the floor with construction adhesive and a powder actuated tool pat.
Or you can leave a 4 inch gap between the studs and concrete wall and probably get away with it.
And within 6 in.
He spaces fasteners every 6 ft.
Install a parallel piece of 2x4 inch lumber on the concrete floor and hold it in place with adhesive and concrete nails.
Then remove the tape.
Steps to finishing a basement.
Tip the knee walls up and fasten them to the floor.
Space fasteners every 6 ft.
Go for a solid color or get wild and design a mural to brighten.
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