Framing Basement Walls For Drywall

Are you in the process of redoing your basement or considering a remodeling project? If so, you're not alone. Many homeowners decide to turn their dingy basements into comfortable living areas. If you are handy with tools and can follow detailed instructions, you may be able to do the job yourself. Of course you might also decide to hire a professional contractor for some or all of the work. One of the first steps is framing basement walls for drywall. Drywall, or gypsum as you may hear it called, consists of a core material covered with either matted fiberglass or durable paper.


You will need to frame your basement with traditional two by four boards just as you would the rest of your interior living space. With this size stud you will be able to add insulation which is important both in the summer and winter months. Once you've installed all your studs and insulation you are ready to put in the drywall. Drywall is simply nailed or screwed to the studs then finished by taping, adding joint compound at the seams, priming and painting. While this sounds straightforward enough it can be tricky for the inexperienced.

If you're one of the adventurous homeowners who wants to do it all on your own, there are some excellent resources out there that can help you. In addition to a wide variety of web tutorials you will find lots of books on the subject of construction, framing and installing drywall. Here are some titles that may appeal to you: Installing and Finishing Drywall by William P. Spence and Remodeling a Basement by Roger German. In the same areas of the bookstore or library where these titles are found you will find various others that may also be helpful.

For homeowners that decide to hire a professional contracting company, there are some guidelines to follow. Before choosing who you want for framing basement walls for drywall and other necessary tasks, do some comparison shopping. Obtaining at least three detailed estimates can help you find the right professional for the job. You want a licensed professional contracting company who can complete the job in a timely fashion for a price that does not exceed your established budget. While the Yellow Pages is a good place to find a contractor, you might also want to search the Internet as well.



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APNewsBreak: Judge OKs Chinese Drywall Deal - ABC News

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By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN AP A Chinese drywall manufacturer would pay hundreds of millions of dollars to resolve court claims by thousands of Gulf Coast property owners who say the product wrecked their homes, under a deal that won preliminary approval .

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This popcorn only suitable for horror flick - Glens Falls Post-Star

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Appraiser agrees with owners: Drywall house worth $0 - Tbo.com

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Judge OKs Chinese drywall deal
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