…shorter construction schedules creating pressure to finish new walls faster, there have been a whole host of improvements…
…dried, these textured surfaces can be painted like any new wall. It's important to prime and seal all the surfaces…

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Ryley joins Bob once again to look at the basement carpentry work?first at the framing stage and then while trim work is underway. What was once a rabbit warren of offices is framed out to include a state of-the-art kitchen, wine cellar and laundry.

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I have a new bedroom going up that has two-story, exterior walls with 2x4 studs, covered by OSB board and 30 lb tar paper and Hardiplank siding. The largest area has a western exposure. What is the best plan for insulating these exterior walls?

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…be subtracted from the 472 square feet of wall and ceiling space. The result is 439 square feet. Painting Old or New Walls A room with new drywall will need a coat of primer as well as a coat of paint. A previously painted room also may…

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Properly driving and finishing the screws that hold drywall in place gives a smooth look to new walls. Step 1: Select the right fastener for the drywall Drywall comes in a variety of thicknesses. Select the right screw for…

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…construction. He thinks we need to wait to paint the walls b/c it gives the walls time to settle. I believe if we prime the walls, we should be fine. Does anyone know if it's ok to paint new walls? Thanks so much! karen

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With much of the old walls demolished, construction of new walls is begun, and Bob takes a look at the construction flow chart with contractors Bob Ryley and Larry Landers. One of Boston's…

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Possible, sure. Advisable, don't know. Why do you wish to do this, for more interior space in the room? Walls built in this manner will be considerably less rigid than a standard wall. This will be problematic where any doors are going to be hung, as no standard pre-hung units will fit.

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Am building walls to make a room in the basement. Instead of putting the 2x4's in the normal fashion (leaving 4" walls), is it possible to turn the 2x4's when building so that the walls then end up being 2" walls?

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Yes you do.....and if you used regular drywall - Not blueboard - you will have to prime the walls before you plaster too! Regular drywall will be ruined by the water in plaster if it isn't primed first. Mr.

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