How to Build a Divider Wall
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How to Build a Divider Wall
By Charysse Roberson
ContentsCommon MistakesPreparing your space for wall structureKnowing how tall and wide your wall will beGather MaterialsBuild framePrepare wall for framePrepare floor for frameAdd sheetrockCover cracksPaint wallAdd base boards
COMMON MISTAKESMake sure the place where you are placing your wall
is a flat slabYou should always make sure that the area that you would like
the wall placed is solid and in an area where there is a stud
Leveling is key to a sound structureDuring construction it is imperative that you always check the
levels on your boards
PREPARE SPACEPrepare your space before you build and buy materials
Decide what type of structure you want to build
The space where the wall will be should be clear of debris
The floor and wall space should be accommodating to the type of wall you want
PREPARE SPACE Cont.Make sure there is a stud in the wall where you want
the wall to be placed
Remove any baseboards in the area where the wall is to be placed
MEASURE HOW LENGTH AND HEIGHT
Your wall should be cosmetically acceptable in the space you’re placing it
The wall is to add a divider between two areas, make sure there is space enough to move furniture through the walk way
GATHER MATERIALS 2 ¼ inch wood nails
Wood brackets
2x4 wood planks
Stud nails and concrete nails
Wall plaster
GATHER MATERIALS Cont.Sheet rock and sheetrock screws
Stud finder
Miter Saw
Joint Compound tape
Leveler
BUILD FRAME Start by building the frame of the wall in a
rectangular shape, to match the length and height of your designated wall
Hold together with wall brackets and nails Make sure your wall is level with each piece put together
Place slats 2 ft apart inside the wall from top to bottom
Hold together with wall brackets and nails
Place a holder in between the slats from left to right Hold together with wall brackets and nails Place in a staggered arrangement for sturdy wall structure
PREPARING WALL FOR FRAMEMark spot on wall where frame it to be
located in studThis is for support of the wall
Using a drill and bit, drill holes in wall no wider than 1 foot apart, for stud nails
PREPARING FLOOR FOR FRAMEMark spots on floor where frame it to be
locatedThis is for support of the wall
Drill holes into concrete using a concrete drill bit, about 1 foot apart
This takes a bit of force, use cautionThis is for support of the wall
SET FRAMEDrill holes in frame to match the holes in the
wall and floor
Setting frame to holes in wall, attach frame to wall with stud screws
Setting frame to holes in floor, attached frame to floor with concrete screws
ADD SHEETROCKOnce your frame is in place, place your
sheetrock side by side along the length of your frame; front, back and side covering the wall
Be sure there are minimal cracks in between the sheetrock placements
Straight cut edgesMake sure the edges are not bent, cut or damaged
COVER CRACKSUsing sheetrock tape, cover the
cracks in between the sheetrock sections
With the sheetrock putty, cover the tape, and any nails that a visible
Sand down areas that are not even with sand paper
PAINT WALLOnce sheetrock putty has dried – time to paint
Choose a color you like and paint the wall to your liking
ADD BASE BOARDSOnce paint is dried at baseboards to match the
existing baseboards
Using miter saw, cut angles needed for your desired look
using wall nails hammer baseboards into wall for seamless look
MY CRAFTED WALL
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