I would like to replace a door with a wall (in the frame) to make one
of the rooms in my house 100% independent. I've never tried anything
related to carpentry (or woodworking) and have many questions that
need answering.
Can anyone suggest a good book with step by step instructions?
Also, what are the best ways to save money on materials? (I have more
home projects in mind).
Thanks!
Ron
"Ron in Houston TX" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I would like to replace a door with a wall (in the frame) to make one
> of the rooms in my house 100% independent.
Umm... If you are going to remove the door and replace it with a wall to
make the room 100% independent, HOW are you going to get into the room?
>I'm in Northeast Houston (inside the loop). Are you a contractor? I
>really need help.
>
>Do you know any honest contractors in the Houston area??
Ron - I missed your original post - are you trying to remove a door
between two interior rooms and seal it up so it looks like the
existing wall? If so, is it sheetrock? If so, it would be an easy fix
with the exception of matching the base molding. Do you have a miter
box or table, radial arm or miter saw? If not, I may know a contractor
but I'll have to get his number for you.
>
I C... We need "ALL" the details.... ;~)
"Ron in Houston TX" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > Umm... If you are going to remove the door and replace it with a wall
to
> > make the room 100% independent, HOW are you going to get into the room?
>
> The room has an independent entrance at the side of the house and it's
> very spacious so my plan is to turn it into a studio apartment
> (somehow) and rent it.
> Umm... If you are going to remove the door and replace it with a wall to
> make the room 100% independent, HOW are you going to get into the room?
The room has an independent entrance at the side of the house and it's
very spacious so my plan is to turn it into a studio apartment
(somehow) and rent it.
Tom:
> Are you trying to remove a door between two interior rooms and seal it up so > it looks like the existing wall?
Yes, it's a door between a big game room and the kitchen. My goal is
to seal it up so it looks like the existing wall...
> If so, is it sheetrock?
No, not inside the game room because the walls are dark brown and made
of wood.
> Do you have a miter box or table, radial arm or miter saw?
I have nothing, just a hammer and a few basic tools.
> If not, I may know a contractor but I'll have to get his number for you.
I'd appreciate that. Why do you think he is better than the average
contractor?
Thanks in Advance!
"Ron in Houston TX" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Leon:
>
> > What part of Houston, I'm in the Sugarland area.
>
> I'm in Northeast Houston (inside the loop). Are you a contractor? I
> really need help.
>
No, I build custom furniture.
> Do you know any honest contractors in the Houston area??
None in that part of town.
What part of Houston, I'm in the Sugarland area.
"Ron in Houston TX" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > Umm... If you are going to remove the door and replace it with a wall
to
> > make the room 100% independent, HOW are you going to get into the room?
>
> The room has an independent entrance at the side of the house and it's
> very spacious so my plan is to turn it into a studio apartment
> (somehow) and rent it.
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Ron in Houston TX" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I would like to replace a door with a wall (in the frame) to make
one
> > of the rooms in my house 100% independent.
>
>
> Umm... If you are going to remove the door and replace it with a wall
to
> make the room 100% independent, HOW are you going to get into the
room?
>
>
Hey, he said he was new to this. I guessing he will then install a door
in a different wall.
<<I would like to replace a door with a wall (in the frame) to make one
of the rooms in my house 100% independent. I've never tried anything
related to carpentry (or woodworking) and have many questions that
need answering.
Can anyone suggest a good book with step by step instructions?>>
Try www.diynet.com .
Lee
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"Trai' La Trash." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Ron in Houston TX <[email protected]> wrote:
> > I would like to replace a door with a wall (in the frame) to make one
> > of the rooms in my house 100% independent. I've never tried anything
> > related to carpentry (or woodworking) and have many questions that
> > need answering.
> >
> > Can anyone suggest a good book with step by step instructions?
> >
> > Also, what are the best ways to save money on materials? (I have more
> > home projects in mind).
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Ron
>
> Here's a tip avoid any advice Lyle B Peckerwood gives you and you will be
> ok.
>
>
Ron in Houston TX <[email protected]> wrote:
> I would like to replace a door with a wall (in the frame) to make one
> of the rooms in my house 100% independent. I've never tried anything
> related to carpentry (or woodworking) and have many questions that
> need answering.
>
> Can anyone suggest a good book with step by step instructions?
>
> Also, what are the best ways to save money on materials? (I have more
> home projects in mind).
>
> Thanks!
>
> Ron
Here's a tip avoid any advice Lyle B Peckerwood gives you and you will be
ok.
In article <[email protected]>,
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "Ron in Houston TX" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I would like to replace a door with a wall (in the frame) to make one
> > of the rooms in my house 100% independent.
>
>
> Umm... If you are going to remove the door and replace it with a wall to
> make the room 100% independent, HOW are you going to get into the room?
That's easy. You build the wall *after* you go into the room.
- Ron in Houston TX -
> I would like to replace a door with a wall (in the frame) to make one
> of the rooms in my house 100% independent.
- Nehmo -
You have to make sure it has a job, a car, a bank account, and a
driver's license. You can't just put them out on the street unequipped!
- Ron in Houston TX -
> I've never tried anything related to carpentry (or woodworking)
- Nehmo -
You'll find it rewarding. Do you have any tools at all yet?
- Ron in Houston TX -
> and have many questions that need answering.
- Nehmo -
For the door, demolition it out, including the moldings. Then build the
wall. Place a 2x4, called a plate, horizontally across the bottom and
another across the top of the opening. Naturally, you'll have to measure
and cut these pieces of wood. Don't worry about this operation too much;
in this particular job, accuracy isn't critical because everything is
going to be covered. Use screws and a screw gun, forget about nails. Now
place three studs vertically between these plates, one on each side and
one in the center. To secure the studs, the screws can be driven at an
angle, toe-screwing (Here's an interesting pic on toe-nailing.
http://www.bpmlegal.com/xstav1.html You won't be doing that, but it's an
interesting pic :-) ) But if you don't feel comfortable toe-screwing,
buy some small right-angle nailing brackets. Lots of examples on the
Simpson site
http://www.strongtie.com/products/woodwood.html?source=hpmain
If you want to learn a little more about framing.
http://www.awc.org/pdf/WCD1-300.pdf
After you have your framing in place, cover it with the same wall
covering material that's already on the rest of the room, probably
drywall. Somebody else can take you through that.
- Ron in Houston TX -
> Can anyone suggest a good book with step by step instructions?
> Also, what are the best ways to save money on materials? (I have more
> home projects in mind).
- Nehmo -
This little project isn't going to cost much, so its economics aren't
worth discussing. But I will make a caveat regarding materials: It's
very important to get _straight_ studs. When you do the buying, sight
along the long end of a piece of wood to check for warp.
[news:misc.invest.real-estate isn't relevant. I deleted it. And your
subject line should be more specific.]
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