How Do You Stud Frame A Basement Wall?
If you’re finishing a basement, one of the first things you’ll need to do is place a stud frame on the walls. The frame allows you to add insulation and run wiring, and it gives you an anchor to hang your drywall or paneling onto. Basic carpentry skills are a must, but beyond that you won’t need any specialized tools or building techniques. Measure the wall you’ll be adding the stud framework to. This will give you a set of dimensions that you’ll use to design your stud wall and procure materials. Once you have the dimensions, you’ll sketch out the framework, using the following principles. At the bottom of each wall, there will be a 2-by-4 “footer.” Attached to the footer, at right angles, will be the “studs,” separated at a distance of 16 inches on the center of each stud. Topping off the stud will be a “header,” which completes the square. See the diagram for a simple explanation. Keep in mind that the dimensions of your wall may mean that you can’t go exactly 16 inches between all
