Turning an Attic into a Playroom with a GIANT Chalkboard!

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  • @DIYTyler
    @DIYTyler  5 років тому +7

    Thanks for watching, we appreciate you taking the time! You might be asking why no vapor barrier...you see, I had it up and the sheetrock guy told me to take it down! OK! Either way, this Rockwool can absorb water and dry out with no risk of deterioration so I am not really worried about any vapor.
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    • @chunk1200
      @chunk1200 4 роки тому

      i would like to know the sheetrock guys reason for not having a vapor barrier? does it make his job harder?

    • @chunk1200
      @chunk1200 4 роки тому

      probably not a big deal maybe just less efficient

    • @tyreseo1284
      @tyreseo1284 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for this video. I subscribed and shared, plus I hit the notification bell. This Transitioning Army Vet is going to be very busy. You don’t know how much you helped me!

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  4 роки тому

      Thanks Tyrese. ARMY STRONG!

    • @sophia8482
      @sophia8482 2 роки тому

      This was a great idea and really good transformation. Although, I am wondering how the kids access the attic because it doesn't look as though it was a full loft conversion with a staircase.

  • @StamosTee
    @StamosTee 5 років тому +2

    Lovely! Happy children faces is the best reward 👍👍👍

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      Indeed! Thanks for watching!

  • @sgsax
    @sgsax 5 років тому +5

    Mudding and taping drywall is an art form. No shame in hiring a pro to do it in half the time (or less). Room turned out great! Thanks for sharing!

  • @birdiephelan
    @birdiephelan 5 років тому +2

    I don’t know if it is a door knob or not, but i do know Levers are so nice. We moved last year and our new house has levers and i love them!!!!

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      They are the ONLY way to go. We are going to change everything out over time. Thanks for watching John!

  • @michalustinov4086
    @michalustinov4086 5 років тому

    Все что делаете для детей - великолепно!!! Everything you do for children is great!!!

  • @jerrybailie
    @jerrybailie 5 років тому +10

    "Daddy, why are cutting a hole in the wall?" ... LOL !!! LOL !!! I remember those days from my girls, who are young adults now.

  • @elizabethkargel5448
    @elizabethkargel5448 5 років тому +2

    Your brother-in-law wears Carolina boots too! Great video.

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      Great boots! Lemme know next time when you need more....I know people!

  • @dougprentice1363
    @dougprentice1363 5 років тому +25

    Best decision you could make, hire that out. Drywall finishing will drive you (me) insane.

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому +1

      It really was....it is an art form and one I don't have! Thanks for watching Doug!

  • @dagorithe
    @dagorithe 5 років тому +3

    I'm impressed you installed the ceiling fan assembled. I'm too lazy and install the motor to the ceiling and then the blades and light housing. Looks good.

  • @tonybp965
    @tonybp965 5 років тому +2

    You are a master craftsman T.
    Beautiful kids.

  • @NelloCambelli
    @NelloCambelli 5 років тому +3

    Chalkboard paint is brilliant. May use in my garage for leaving "notes" near the laundry equipment.

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому +1

      Great idea! I think I will use the whiteboard paint they have to make a giant whiteboard in my office!

  • @danconlan8735
    @danconlan8735 5 років тому +5

    Nice work Tyler! If you ever have to install a pre-hung door again a carpenter friend of mine gave me a great tip for hanging doors (especially by yourself). Put the casing on one side of the door with all the correct reveals and mitres. Then when you place it in the opening it can't fall inside of the opening. I used this method and after 2 or 3 doors I was popping them in pretty quick. Thanks for the great video and glad to see the kids are so smart and that cursive writing is still a thing!
    Peace,
    DC

  • @m.maclellan7147
    @m.maclellan7147 5 років тому +3

    I would have a small video camera in the main house so you can check on them without having to go upstairs. Also maybe a 2 way radio / Intercom ? That way you can call them down for dinner.

    • @_the_wife_3323
      @_the_wife_3323 5 років тому +2

      Must be a Mama yourself! We do have a monitor up there that allows me to see, hear, and talk to the kids as they're playing. I agree it is necessary.

  • @yettastewart2346
    @yettastewart2346 3 роки тому

    Very nice & a good use of space.

  • @GregoryGuay
    @GregoryGuay 3 роки тому +2

    IS there any air exchange in this room? (besides a fan) No need for a mini-split pump??

  • @mikes1345
    @mikes1345 5 років тому +7

    Let's see, a person who used to be a little boy himself believes placing the latch high up will keep little boys out is what i call a supreme optimist! Good luck😁😁

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому +1

      At least it's a little harder to get at. Thanks for watching Mike!

  • @94auwing
    @94auwing 5 років тому +4

    Just mark the bottom plate and use a level to make the stud plumb

  • @BoatswainHiggs
    @BoatswainHiggs 5 років тому +1

    Good job on the OYGB on the floor despite no Red or Violet.

  • @prestonlane6253
    @prestonlane6253 5 років тому +3

    I'll mud and tape a patch, but the next time I do any real sheetrock work, I'm hiring out the mudding and taping as well. A good drywall person is an artist in my opinion.

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому +1

      I agree with all you said! Thanks for watching Preston!

  • @garynagle3093
    @garynagle3093 5 років тому +2

    Great project. Perfect for the kids and the extra storage will be very useful

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      It will, way better that getting the ladder out to get at our stuff. Thanks for watching Gary!

  • @rayreyes5405
    @rayreyes5405 2 роки тому

    Really great job. I'm sure the kids were happy with it.

  • @bigscreenbird8198
    @bigscreenbird8198 5 років тому +2

    Now that’s a giant chalkboard!!

  • @mitzibud6908
    @mitzibud6908 5 років тому +2

    Love, love, love!!

  • @GongaDuck
    @GongaDuck 5 років тому +15

    And when he got into the trigonometry part, many eyes glassed over with a far away look.

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому +1

      lol! Only a second and I put it in there because I thought it would be helpful. Thanks for watching Nick!

    • @mikeorjimmy2885
      @mikeorjimmy2885 5 років тому +1

      So trig is useful for something other than electrical engineering.

  • @ckutzli
    @ckutzli 5 років тому +3

    Nice job Tyler

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching Bruce!

  • @danielmcphee6061
    @danielmcphee6061 5 років тому +1

    Mudding is the funnest part.

  • @puchdrunk1
    @puchdrunk1 5 років тому +2

    Used this insulation a ton. Next time use a bread knife it cuts it like butter.

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      I saw that after I used my Buck knife...will get that a try! Thanks for watching.

  • @benchavis1624
    @benchavis1624 3 роки тому +1

    What about the stairs? No one of you guys who covert your ceiling spaces addressed the issue of stairs. That would be a great video!

  • @morphorod
    @morphorod 5 років тому +2

    Smart move on drywall mudding. It’s the worst and takes a lot of skill to do it right. Nice job on the room and I really like the chalkboard paint. Been thinking about doing that for my little girl.

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      It was the best idea I had up there....drywall guys are SO much faster! Do the chalckboard paint man, its pretty sweet!

  • @noconz0727
    @noconz0727 5 років тому +2

    I just did a lot of this last week with the same baffles and Rockwool! Building an office for my wife.

  • @rominhawk3949
    @rominhawk3949 4 роки тому

    Super presentation "DIYTyler"; Thank you very much for sharing.

  • @cornerstonecontractingserv5161
    @cornerstonecontractingserv5161 4 роки тому

    Very cool 😎, great idea good know you tell mistakes and advanced to new ways ... thanks for the voice over ,

  • @bobt2522
    @bobt2522 5 років тому +2

    Great project!
    I am good at trig, but I would have reached for my plumb bob to mark the top plate. Gravity doesn't lie (or miscalculate).
    I was expecting to see "The Wife" written on the chalkboard.

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому +1

      Oh man...we missed out on that opportunity! Thanks for watching Bob!

  • @patrickw4046
    @patrickw4046 5 років тому +2

    Nice work, nice family

  • @MichaelOlsen-Engineer
    @MichaelOlsen-Engineer 5 років тому +3

    Fantastic job Tyler! Love the geek moment of trig. Now I don't feel so alone ... lol. always great to se your family in the vids. Best wishes and blessing to all my friend.

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      Thanks Michael! Happy Memorial Day!

  • @KL7EN
    @KL7EN 5 років тому +3

    Cosine and tangent... you dang engineers!!! LOL

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому +1

      lol! Good stuff!

  • @awesomearizona-dino
    @awesomearizona-dino 5 років тому +5

    I did a space almost exactly like that as a contractor in Detroit. my helper was sooo mad having to carry many sheet of drywall up a narrow stairway.

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      It was not easy to get them up but oh well! It's done and looks great. Thanks for watching man!

  • @donmotz5528
    @donmotz5528 5 років тому +2

    Nice job Tyler........ I'm sure the kids and the parents will love it......lol....... :)

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому +1

      We do!....and they do to! More of a winter room but they have been enjoying it during this rainy weather we have been having. Thanks for watching Don!

  • @darmenta
    @darmenta 3 роки тому

    super cool idea! I didn't know they made chalkboard paint!

  • @destrymontgomery3
    @destrymontgomery3 4 роки тому +4

    Roughly how much do you think this ran you? I just bought a home and it annoys me that theres so much usable space thats unfinished!

  • @louisgabriels6333
    @louisgabriels6333 5 років тому +2

    Beautiful Tyler , a great room , and happy kits . 🤗😍🤗

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      Indeed! Thanks for watching Louis!

  • @WesHamstra
    @WesHamstra 5 років тому +2

    great addition to the house. I have a framing nailer that I bought to finish my basement. what a handy tool. I since used it to build a shed and my new shop. Just a tip. I prefer not to do math and measuring if I can avoid it. You could have used a plumb bob to mark the studs on the stair wall. You should install some carpet in that room. It will get rid of all the echo. (I am a carpet installer :) )

  • @tatebraboy4411
    @tatebraboy4411 3 роки тому

    Great video! I just remodeled my attic as well... if you really want to reduce the echoing in the attic best option is to glue acoustic ceiling tiles right on the 5/8’s drywall👍🏻

  • @christinenanaguy1143
    @christinenanaguy1143 5 років тому +1

    Beautifully done playroom, now come over to Nana's and help me to do my attic with a dormer!! 😃

  • @fl4everhome
    @fl4everhome 4 роки тому

    Chalkboard killed me with that squeal! Awesome build looking into this in the next few weeks!!

  • @albertasigh9617
    @albertasigh9617 5 років тому +1

    Really nice!...But no baseboards?

  • @VibeBooth
    @VibeBooth 5 років тому +1

    Here before a Million views!! This build was impressive

  • @mjwhill1
    @mjwhill1 4 роки тому

    This video is very handy. We just purchased a home pretty much with an attic like this. No insulation at all. Other than the floor for the bottom part of the house. What advice would you give us? We want to do it ourselves to save money. I know we need the vents, but not sure of the name nor the insulation type. Thanks again for sharing this video.

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre 5 років тому +2

    Awesome job Tyler! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

  • @antr7493
    @antr7493 3 роки тому

    She has better hand writing than me lol Nice job Ty

  • @BookofIsaiah
    @BookofIsaiah 5 років тому +2

    Nice room Tyler!!!

  • @QuarterZipBro
    @QuarterZipBro 5 років тому +6

    That's a lot of light there, bro.

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      Never enough! Thanks for watching Bill

  • @Barhorst1
    @Barhorst1 5 років тому +2

    I just completed a 1500 sq foot basement with rockwool safe and sound and the best way to cut it is using a cheap electric knife.

  • @ashleynv
    @ashleynv Рік тому

    If I got something similar size attic outsourced, with extending my air vent which is right next to it, plus 2 windows, electric. so I don't get ripped off what would be a good price range to be quoted? I could do the floors myself to save money if needed.

  • @Michael-ll3rk
    @Michael-ll3rk 3 роки тому +1

    Great job. agree on subbing out the drywall...itll drive you mad. One question, is there a reason you couldnt slide the door down a foot and get a full casing around the jam? cool vid

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  3 роки тому +1

      The existing stairs dictated where we needed to be. Thanks for watching!

  • @myhoneyshandmade1077
    @myhoneyshandmade1077 5 років тому +1

    Nice job Tyler.

  • @briannelson605
    @briannelson605 5 років тому +3

    Your kids have better handwriting than I do

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      They are pretty good! Thanks for watching Brian!

  • @christofix
    @christofix 5 років тому +4

    Nice work Tyler! A few year ago I did almost exactly the same as you did here. excepted for the large chalkboard. That is so cool and maybe i will install it in my kids room too.

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому +1

      It is by far their favorite toy up there....for now! Thanks for watching!

    • @christofix
      @christofix 5 років тому

      @@DIYTyler I'm sure it is. If i was a kid it would by my favorit place too

  • @JeffreyMoon1974
    @JeffreyMoon1974 5 років тому +1

    I finished my basement and the only thing that I hired out other than the electrical was the mudding because the professionals get in done in no time flat. One question: why did you place the door where you did? Why not in the middle of the room? Otherwise, nice work, sir!

  • @lordrafa7667
    @lordrafa7667 3 роки тому

    Great Job 👍

  • @EduardoHernandez-ku1xt
    @EduardoHernandez-ku1xt 3 роки тому

    Good job compa ..

  • @Wordsnwood
    @Wordsnwood 5 років тому +2

    wait, did you put down some masonite/plywood on the chalkboard wall or is that right on the drywall? Never would have thought of that. Interesting...

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      Nope....right onto the sheetrock. Pretty sweet! I am definitely going to be using the whiteboard option someday, an entire white board wall in my office! Thanks for watching Art.

  • @craigpereira6381
    @craigpereira6381 5 років тому +2

    Very nice

  • @HeikeWoolard
    @HeikeWoolard 5 років тому +1

    Nice room. A lever door knob would be a door handle. :)

  • @NeronFrancis
    @NeronFrancis Рік тому

    no vapor barrier on the ceiling? I am curious.

  • @ccwnoob4393
    @ccwnoob4393 4 роки тому

    how did you go about reinforcing the floor (ie the ceiling joists) which are usually 2x6

  • @kelly51757
    @kelly51757 3 роки тому

    Good job man.

  • @IEnjoyCreatingVideos
    @IEnjoyCreatingVideos 5 років тому +1

    Great job on the attic space Tyler! Turned out very nice :) Thanks for sharing the video with us.👌👍😎JP

  • @josecarloscastilhodossanto9229
    @josecarloscastilhodossanto9229 5 років тому +2

    congratulations

  • @nivadaharricharan5172
    @nivadaharricharan5172 5 років тому +2

    Yo..Tyler you did this job in perfect timing I am working on my attic also thank you for this head up it will surely come in handy keep good be safe !!!

  • @martejr123
    @martejr123 4 роки тому

    looks good very nice job, but i have a question, what about ventilation? do you had to add any attic ventilation fan or how you keep air flow in the summer for example, would it be to hot in the summer? im trying to finish my attic also
    thank you

  • @DawaSupplyCo
    @DawaSupplyCo 4 роки тому

    “Dont.. be burned” so cute

  • @peejavery
    @peejavery 5 років тому +2

    Serious chills up the spine on that chalkboard. And all we parents know that the lock up high wasn't really on the storage room door, was it? ;)

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      Same here. Any lock is a good lock!!

  • @James-ys7gj
    @James-ys7gj 5 років тому +6

    Your daughter writes better than I do and your son who wrote on the wall after her writes about the same as I do lol

    • @James-ys7gj
      @James-ys7gj 5 років тому +1

      Think the best thing about my comment is I am 24 years old it probably doesn't help I'm dyslexic lol

    • @reaperasylum2163
      @reaperasylum2163 5 років тому +2

      Dude I can't even write cursive so she gets an A+ in my book and I'm 30 didn't have that in my school lol

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      She does very well doesn't she! Thanks for watching guys!

  • @craftedworkshop
    @craftedworkshop 3 роки тому +1

    Just watching this video and saw that super nice shirt at 11:00 😁 Great work man!

  • @donniemoore4438
    @donniemoore4438 5 років тому +3

    That would be lever hardware or lever lock. I do enjoy your channel! Keep up the good work!

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      Thanks make sense! All I know is they are amazing, way better thank knobs! Thanks for watching Donnie.

  • @kristieboutelle4791
    @kristieboutelle4791 4 роки тому

    Love it!

  • @kankan572
    @kankan572 3 роки тому

    How has this effected ur utilities?

  • @markusmitk2161
    @markusmitk2161 5 років тому +2

    Hey Tyler, which leveling tools do you use for the door framing?

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      Just a two and four foot level. And a ton of wood shims. Thanks for watching!

    • @markusmitk2161
      @markusmitk2161 5 років тому

      @@DIYTyler No i mean the name of the black spirit level ...

  • @giacomomarsilio8314
    @giacomomarsilio8314 4 роки тому

    I love Ethan 😍😘

  • @jessieferriol
    @jessieferriol 5 років тому +2

    I’d rather use plumb bob instead, love trigo but hey, good job man!👏👏👏👏

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому +1

      Thanks Jessie!

  • @megmcguirt647
    @megmcguirt647 3 роки тому

    I realize it is an older video, but I highly recommend chalk markers... no squeak and it looks better :)

  • @hallowed45
    @hallowed45 5 років тому +4

    i put up so much drywall i have one arm longer than the other and a flat spot on my head..wheres your T-square ?? excellent video \MM/

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      lol! I need a T-Square....every time I have one in the cart I think how unoften I actually will use it. One day! Thanks for watching Doug!

  • @rahrah4610
    @rahrah4610 4 роки тому

    how much was insulation? I feel like thats the most expensive part of the renovation?

  • @erezeizen2484
    @erezeizen2484 4 роки тому

    i wish i could to this stuff by myself

  • @flynnjp19
    @flynnjp19 4 роки тому

    Why no roof windows? I feel it's a missed opportunity to create a beautiful bright space with views

  • @Jjkplayz1
    @Jjkplayz1 2 роки тому

    Tell me, Living in Michigan myself, what do you do to heat and cool the space?

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  2 роки тому +1

      Hey Shaun. We don't actually, in the summer kids play outside, in the winter we run a infrared space heater up there and that keeps them warm enough for a while!

  • @MsBranNu
    @MsBranNu 3 роки тому

    Hey I live in Michigan as well . I have a question. I want to replace the plywood that’s weak in my attic . What type of plywood should I replace it with?

  • @MrKking33
    @MrKking33 5 років тому +2

    They are call lever handle locks

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      Sounds so....un doorknobby! Thanks for watching!

  • @Sallyleahplotagon2015
    @Sallyleahplotagon2015 4 роки тому

    I left when he said a bad word!!.. trigonometry. :( ......lol great video....im.impressed and it wa s joy to watch. I'm a new subbie. My room mostly has what you done I wish I had someone to guide my project

  • @SirD1
    @SirD1 Рік тому

    You didn't need baffles in the roof?

  • @didtoknan8128
    @didtoknan8128 5 років тому +5

    For one second, I thought that he will write "Ethanol".

  • @johnbauer3801
    @johnbauer3801 5 років тому +2

    you're a good dad....

  • @Rcenthusiast90
    @Rcenthusiast90 4 роки тому

    So I have a very similar room and I’m curious to know is there a standard height that you want the sidewalls to be is it 4 feet or 5 feet or 6 feet I can’t really tail so I just thought I would ask. Thank you so much I’m getting ready to do my own bonus room and thanks to you I should be able to complete

  • @R0yL33
    @R0yL33 4 роки тому

    Probably would have used a plumb bob or better yet a level. Not cause I can't do the math, but bc I'm lousy with a tape measure.

  • @TeslaBoy123
    @TeslaBoy123 3 роки тому

    Look easy but isn't a easy task to complete just carry-on materials is a lot hard work plust all labor and tool needed but end day look good 👍👍

  • @Bobbysmitreshop
    @Bobbysmitreshop 5 років тому +2

    Wait no vapour barrier???

    • @DIYTyler
      @DIYTyler  5 років тому

      Sheetrock guys told me to take it down after I had it up. Thanks for watching man!

  • @jazlynroy3778
    @jazlynroy3778 4 роки тому

    If it's a lever then it becomes a door handle since it's not a knob

  • @JB7-
    @JB7- 3 роки тому

    Couple of bean bag chairs will stop the Ecco

  • @craigr6763
    @craigr6763 5 років тому

    Next time you hang a door could you make a separate video on how to? I’ve hung many doors sometimes easy, sometimes a nightmare