How to Frame Walls for a Basement Room | This Old House
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- Опубліковано 12 лис 2014
- This Old House general contractor Tom Silva partitions off a below-grade space. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Shopping List for How to Frame Walls for a Basement Room:
- pressure-treated 2x4s [amzn.to/2Vb9Fcw], used as the bottom wall plates
- 2x4s, used as the top wall plates and studs [amzn.to/2Vb9Fcw]
Tools for How to Frame Walls for a Basement Room:
- 2-foot and 6-foot levels [amzn.to/2ZVAu3l]
- chalk line [amzn.to/2VaA4Hs]
- circular saw [amzn.to/2vCDQtY]
- layout square [amzn.to/2vAevkn]
- cordless framing nailer [amzn.to/2UU4wAE], or hammer [amzn.to/2ZTYvYy] and 16d nails [amzn.to/2GXCUWc]
- powder-actuated nail gun [amzn.to/2PJaR0M]
- hearing and eye protection [amzn.to/2Wgo3N7]
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This guy is an amazing teacher. Explains everything clearly.
@@kvooo765 and to people with grammar issues
Once you get to it that's when we apply this videos. I have a basement to frame picking up some tips here and there but yeah he good.
@@kvooo765 the body parts between your legs has nothing to do with your ability to build something idiot
I agree. I appreciate the in depth explanation. Makes it so much easier to follow.
@@rebeccabeebe1 absolutely does.
Anybody else enjoy it so much when you come to these videos about two years after and all of the negative comments from the armchair contractors have been overwhelmed by people saying how much these have help them?
Well, you know how it is. Everybody wants to be a professional...even when they're wrong!🤔🙄😒😣! Makes ya think that they got a major degree in Dumbology! They're the type that'd be better off zipping their mouths shut🤐🤐🤐, and keeping their thoughts to themselves!🙂🙃🙂🙃😄
That's the case for every This Old House video. I don't have any problems with most of their videos.
Couch experts🤔
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@@ronaldshank7589 What makes you think that they are speaking from their mouths? I think they just might be speaking from the same area that is kissing the couch.
I love Tom Sylva. He's the type of celebrity that deserves his fame because he actually contributes something practical to the world and provides inspiration.
I've watched this guy for years. He is an expert.
This guy is awesome. Clear, slow and explains things so I can understand them (I'm new to this stuff). Awesome vid.
Tom is such a great instructional teacher, I like him a lot. Cheers for the video :-)
Excellent tutorial. You explain not just how but more importantly, why. Very helpful - thank you !
I've watched a lot of framing videos, I cant tell you guys how much I love your video, this is by far the best and easiest to pick up. Thank you!
Tommy is one of the best Carpenters I have ever seen work. I wish I was close to his expertise.
Sad day when you make a free, instructional video, share it online, and become attacked for frivolous reasons. I gave the video a thumbs up because it was quite helpful for me; I will be doing this soon. Thanks @{This Old House} for using your resources, at no cost to me, and helping me save money.
--Kevin
Kevin McCarty sad day when you steal tv show videos and get called out for the complete lack of regognition for remedial construction.
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This guy is a craftsman! Love to see someone that takes pride in their work
Tommy is a beast. Always on point and gives great instructions.
Always loved this show. Super smart guy.
If this guy was my teacher I'd learn so much!!! He teaches so well I understood everything!
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Buy him
Much better than being yelled at in portuguese
This show brings back so many great memories!
Tom always does such a great job with the instruction of the practical things being done. Even I can learn from his instruction.
check with your local building inspector to determine all of the fire blocking requirements before starting!
Ok, I'm here first of all to send a message to those who criticized the girl who's helping Tom. Her job is exactly and only to say " yes, ok uha and listen and learn. This is exactly what i was doing in the beginning of my carpentry, electrical and many other stuff of learning. Some guys came here to show their stupidity . Thats something I appreciate . Ok, now. Mr Tom, thanks one more time for sharing a great video which will helps me a lot on my next project.
so... u r still at the beginning of carpentry. This is basic stuff
+Snade Nardi You are the one " Neo". No one came on this world with knowledge. Do not forget one thing, and this is the truth. We all learn till we die.
Some people are just too good to keep quiet and listen in order to learn. I spent years watching my older brother fix and build things and learned a ton by watching him work, listening to what he had to say when he explained what he was doing and asking questions to clarify something or to understand it better. Watching the process a couple of times through and focusing on the details requires that one keep quiet and check their ego at the door. And proudly, I'm now teaching my sons basic contracting and they've figured out that they don't get to touch the tools until they've seen the process and paid attention. Once they master a particular thing, they get the tool that is required for it. I've spent the last two years listening to "uh huh," "yeah" and "oh." And every so often my brother will check out some work I'm doing and no matter how old I am and no matter how much work I've put into a job, I'm ready to listen when he has something to teach me whether it's just going over the basics or teaching me a better method of doing something (or giving me hell for taking shortcuts when building my new basement door).
In that case you are feeling too much.
I don't care what she says....Just a little bit of eye candy in a rather boring video!
I watched this videos several times and I found this video very informative. Thanks for the post.
This was the best video I see on UA-cam for framing a basement wall!
Tom’s the best. I never tire of his videos.
Thanks for the great video:) keep up the good work and have a awesome New Year 🛠
Mr Silva you are The Best, as always!
Tom Silva reminds me of a contractor i worked with years ago, very knowledgeable, very pleasant and right to the point. I learned alot working with a seasoned contractor. We specialized in remodels, staircases, decks, pool and spa installation.
Wow that doubble level trick is amazing... Ppl use a plum bob for that man i love watching real pros with rediculous experience
Could you use a laser leven on the ground/line it up with the header?
@@MrTrevorg18 yea thats the new way tho lol oldschool is cool
WOW, watching this tutorial made me feel like I can easily frame my own room but with confidence and knowledge! So easy to follow, so practical, so organized. Great job, thanks for sharing and I am definitely subscriber to This Old House channel!
Kandy I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.
@@flat-earther What does that have to do with putting up a frame wall? Plus, the earth is not flat. If it was, cats would have knocked everything off the edges by now.
Just how we framed up my sister's basement however i still learned something that double level trick was amazing! just goes to show you can always learn from the ol wise owl.
I have been reviewing videos from, "This Old House", since 1999; Thanks to Ron, Tom, and the entire team and guest on the show. God's Blessings to you all and your family, because we get to share you all as well.
I'm not even looking to frame a basement room yet here I am watching another TOH video on how to do just that. Love these videos and, as a first-time home owner, has made my life so much easier.
David I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.
@@flat-earther Seriously? You're peddling flat earth bs on a yotube video about framing walls in a house? Get a life, dude.
@@dave23456 So to you denying the globe automatically means flat earth.
Great videos as always, Tom is the best! Going one step further, it looks like here -- and appears the case in my basement -- that the support posts are slightly wider than the wallboard will be once installed. Would love to see a followup showing Tom getting past the beams. Of course, maybe it's designed to work this way and it'll be fine once I get started :)
in that case, you may use 2 x 6 lumber for those walls, hope this helps
Wow! The overall quality of this is amazing. Great work team and thanks!
So clear and easy and he didnt even ask to like and subscribe. Gentleman!
God he makes this seem so easy lmao, I have never NEVER had a basement framing go so smoothly and I don't think anyone with out this man's tooltime super powers woild
In the time it would take me to unload my mitre saw, Tom would have finished 😂
Perfect scenario basements...got love em!
Thank you for this! Well done. So helpful to us
great video. i live in an area where we have to float the walls. so I am thinking I can do this but just drill the base to the concrete and float the rest. but basically the same concepts apply.
When this man speaks, you listen.
If I had a quarter of his knowledge, I could build my own house.
I love this old house been watching since Villa
Great teacher, he makes it seem so simple.
Butterfly I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.
This is amazing
I'm still really confused and little bit lost but you make it seem so easy and quick ???
Krystal Meth nothing will be quick
They edited this very well.
Tommy always makes things look so simple.
Bear Downs n0jc
Framing basic walls is simple...
Also these videos are edited to leave out any problems or brainstorming that may have happened along the way.
They only ever show when there is a perfect fit...no nails shooting out...etc.
It is simple. Its measurement twice cut once.
@@brokenwave6125 im gonna try this its too easy not to learn
I love the red paint on those columns. Way to pay attention yo detail!
I didn’t even know the term jack stud before watching this, learned quite a bit from the vid 💪🏻🤙
For anyone doing an entire basement, I would suggest buying a small laser level. It saves a lot of time.
yes, yes it does
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either one would work. Harbor Freight, Lowes or Home Depot has a variety. My father would use either one.
I wish I could see you
Evie Elliott How about Me?
@@tediekgb Its just a basememt room for storage no big deal
Tom “The Legend” Silva
This is the guy i want to do my basement. Well knowledgeable
Seriously made our home projects 100 percent easier!
For the part of the wall that is shorter, do you need to shim between the upper shelf and the beam/joist?
Probably the best Ryan's Shed Plans on building a shed is hardly found ever . ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxcLVQopTIucrxiVRQA0khLGQEnDVKCSMG And Ryan's takes the mystery out of different types of foundation options, etc. He even shows how to build shed with different designs. Very comprehensive, covering different roofing materials, siding, etc.
Its amazing to see all of the “he should have done this and he should have don’t that” comments from the armchair carpenters. Do you really think that every single detail of a job like this could be shown in a 6 minute video? Tommy is one of the best craftsmen I have ever seen, end of story.
Simple and easy.. like the guy's teaching...
Love the door over the electric panel!
buenos videos
construccion
Ramshot works great for newer concrete floors, but after the floors set for a couple of years, the shot won't fully penetrate. Instead, you'll need to use something like Tapcon fasteners, which is a huge PITA. Every hole must be drilled using an impact drill.
You need a hammer drill, not an impact driver.
Holly sh*t, this video is amazing. Extremely good format (explaining to someone) and, no wasted talk, straight to the point, the montage and editing is precise and who ever is the cameraman is doing a very, very good job.
I subscribed.
In my many tears of building and renos I liked having the women around. They are always SO interested and they LOVE IT when you get them to help. Tom does a great job at this.
What about moisture and mold proofing?
Who wants to see outtakes of Tom flipping out?
On an episode of this old house with the apprentices you could hear him get impatient at them for being slow. I laughed knowing how it is on a a site and someone new is to slow.
hahah I dO !!!
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He makes it look so easy. Tac on another two weeks, for me to get the first section up...haha. Great video!!
Nolan I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.
This guy make every job look easy
Remember when the powder nailers were so loud? I don't miss the .22 blanks.
I don't do any carpentry. But I worked for a house painter when I was just out of college, and he used those occasionally within a project when needed. What are the new ones- they did seem way quieter than expected/than I remember...
How are Tom's 2x4s so perfect looking? I guess they select the best for TV. Half of the ones I get locally are so chewed up and warped lol...
He probably straightened a lot of them before nailing them in
Buy your wood from a lumber yard and not a big box store.
Tommy nailed it again
Definitely agree with last post two chalk lines plum bob off plum not beam
Yep, im hiring someone. Just remembered i failed geometry. 😕
I search for home improvement advice and in the back of my mind I’m praying “please let there be a Tommy video”
Ok. And?
David I found a Tommy video. Praise be to Jesus. Have you found the right road, David?
I love all your videos. They're so helpful. I noticed that you kept the bottom plate across the doorway after driving in the hard nails. What do you usually use to cut the bottom plate off of the doorway? Thanks
I am a professional carpenter of 45 years he did an excellent job while keeping it easy and straightforward.
He said that gun was very loud then it sounded like a stapler.
The magic of audio compression and limiters.
I've use something similar, its loud.
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Have you ever fired a .22 cal handgun
in a basement? Same thing.
Use metal studs and tracks. Best for a basement. No warp, no rot. No mold.
and twice as fast to put up
But they do rust... so you still need moisture protection
that's what the guy that put my walls up told me.
he said wood wall framing is a waste of money.
Bob scafidi , glad someone knew!
This was very helpful. I can take all this in so I can build my own house one day.
everything I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.
thanks Tom once again.
i wanna be a freakin awesome carpenter tradesman like this man, but i am training to be a plumber
So be a freaking awesome plumber 😃 you are just as valuable
For real plumbers are under valued in society today. All throughout history plumbers saved more lives than doctors! When you take into consideration sanitation from bacteria by having clean running water and toilets
Plumber?? $$$$
Learn your trade, be friendly, be prompt and treat your customers fairly. All that... and you'll do better than 75% of all college graduates.
Good luck from a more than experienced Electrican!
;)
If your beam is not square with the room your screwed. You should ALWAYS layout your wall perfectly square on the floor first then "Plumb-up" to the ceiling using a "plumb bob" for a second set of chalk lines on the ceiling this way your walls are square with the basement not the beam.
Are you second guessing Tom Silva?
No... I don't second guess. I know:-)
Steve Cassidy tsk..Fanboy
+Steve Cassidy As basement man knows, NEVER square off pre-existing, Layout you're own square wall, that way you know for a fact the wall, or rooms you are building are perfectly square. Layout on floor, then transfer the marks to ceiling.
Except that the wall needs to encase the steel columns, so it must follow the beam. It doesn't really matter if the walls are perfectly square in relation to one another, so long as they're all plumb and your door openings are square.
Thanks for the great video!
Tommy is a rockstar of Residential construction
A pressure treated plate could still be a bad solution. Stick at least tar paper between the plate and floor.
In Sweden there was a big problem with houses built 1970-1980 when they used pressure treated wood directly in contact with the floor. The wood would emit bad smell when it got moisture from the floor. That could lead to allergy and asthma.
I've never had a problem. I put a large bead of adhesive under, maybe that makes a difference?
In Canada we use a soft foam strip called a sill gasket
Then it seems to be the "pressure treating" is a ripoff. I treated wood myself with water insoluble chemicals, and it can withstand a century submersed in alkaline or acidic water. No bugs, rot, mold or discoloration.
Agreed. The soft foam sill gaskets (usually pink) are the perfect solution and should always be used between wound and any masonry, including concrete. I'm amazed by how often I see new houses being built without sill gaskets.
It's because these cheap house builders only build to what code says. If code doesn't say to use the gaskets they aren't going to use them. it's why if you ever get a custom home built you are involved in every step of the way in designing everything down to the type of nails they use. These cookie cutter homes are just POS.
She can be my helper anytime
Thank you very much for sharing
Makes it look so easy
why did they not add foam board insulation to the walls before framing?
Actually, that's a great point! Helps save on the electric bill!
Honest question, shouldn't there be a vapor barrier between the concrete foundation and the stud wall?
latest knowledge states that it depends now in what zone you live in. In some areas a vapour barrier will do more harm than good. In others areas a layer of latex paint is all the vapour barrier that is needed. Adequate amount of air tight insulation is more important than presence of a vapour barrier.
Absence of a thermal break between the base plate and concrete is not optimal for energy efficiency.
***** Generally speaking the vapour barrier goes on the "warm" in winter side of the insulation. As Patrick Munits points out, a vapour barrier can be accomplished many different ways.
***** DEFENETLY, and dont use wood!
+bradjk Vapour barrier goes on the "warm side" of the wall and insolation. What should be used is house wrap, this is what is used on the exterior of the house before exterior finishing such as siding. You basically make a wall that is going against concrete as if it was an exterior wall.
definitely NOT between the concrete wall and the studs. And wood IS what you should be using.
Starting to frame our basement in a couple weeks. Wish me luck! 🤞
Good luck!!
;)
Great video thanks so much
why is it on every video from this channel, there is always some people who like to complain and whine about whats in the video? its annoying. if you're such a expert, make your own videos.
🤔 TFW complaining about parts of the video isn’t ok but complaining about the comments is ok.
Always a couch keyboard expert.its a ego in human nature
Don’t worry about it, every comment good or bad is money in their pocket!
Most of these self proclaimed experts complaining in the comments are old men. They are 60 years old with 70 years experience. They know it all. All you can learn from them is how not to do things.
Wow this looks really great. I'm 32 is it too late for me to learn to do this maybe even professionally?
Never too late, sir. Especially if you feel like you understand the process well, some people are wired for this sort of thing, pun intended.
never to late, just remember plumb, level ,square.
32 you're still a young man! Even at 34!
Good job, Bob.
Fantastic job
I'd use metal studs and track. Easier, No termites and no water damage.
You’re a nit-wit, bob
@bangmeister2012 Cold steel framing does rust, just very slowly (it's rust resistant). Wood is better for residential basements because it's easier to work with, readily available, and much cheaper.
A king stud and a jack stud... been a while since I've heard someone refer to them like that lol :-)
comochinganconesto what are they called these days?
@@gqfiend
They're still called those names, by actual working pros.
Couldn't use concrete nails in my radiant heated slab. Afraid of hitting a pex line, I just used PL adhesive on the bottom plate. Been about 5 years now, so far so good.
I do this for a living and we do that all the time for the same reason. Never had a problem. Just clean the concrete well before applying the glue.
Great video !
If you're entertained by controversy, this is the right place.
Wonder why he did not do a floating wall????
Hear in Colorado, all concrete floors get floating walls.
why would he ?
We have to do floating walls here in Colorado springs little diffrent framing
Great video, very easily understood. Is a vapor barrier recommended for basement walls that are next to the concrete foundation?
"plum"
Plumb bob?
This guy is a master
Well done.Thanks a lot.