Hello World! Welcome Friends! There are many reasons you may want to build yourself a stud partition wall. It could be to intersect walls or even to divide a large room into smaller parts. Either way, if you are planning to DIY, you need to know how to build a strong stud partition wall. From the outside, it seems like a pretty straightforward process.
But, the slightest mistake could set you back in ways you never imagined. That’s why this guide will provide some much-needed information on how to erect your own stud partition wall.
Pinpoint the Position for the Wall
You may already know where you want your stud partition wall. But, you need to go in for a closer inspection to ensure it does not cause any damage. For the most part, there are no load-bearing stud walls. So, that offers some versatility when picking a site.
Next, answer these questions. Does the wall you’re partitioning have pipes running through it? Are there any electrical cables? If so, you may need to relocate. To check this, use a digital pipe and cable detector. Tie it all together by using a stud finder to locate where the studs are on your supporting wall.
Source for the Right Tools and Materials
Ideally, this should be the first step. But, you may be shaky on the quantity of some materials if you haven’t narrowed down a position. The materials include:
- Wood glue
- Stud work Timber
- Skim plaster
- Metal studs
- Nails
- Plasterboard (preferably 12.5mm thick)
- Plumb line
The tools include:
- Tape measure
- Hammer
- Hand saw
- Nail gun
- Spirit level
Luckily, you can get all this at one-stop stores like ADA Fastfix.
Erect the Frame
This involves three things; building your ceiling plate, floor plate and ceiling studs.
Ceiling Plate
Indicate the position you want to erect the partition wall. Then, connect a piece of string from that point to the ceiling. Make sure the line is straight using your spirit level, then mark the position on the ceiling. The plumb line comes in handy here to ensure that the ceiling plate aligns with the floor plate.
Hammer a nail into the wall junction to close it, then measure and indicate the opposite side of the ceiling to indicate where the plate will sit. Fit in your measure timber and nail it in.
Floor Plate
Measure from the fastening wall to the anticipated position of the partition wall. Cut up at most two pieces of timber to fit the gap created. Nail them down at 400mm intervals to secure them to the ground.
Ceiling Studs
The vertical studs should be measured to fit the space between the ceiling and floor plates. Once the timber is cut, drill the vertical studs in at equal intervals.
Fill in the Frame
At this point, your vertical studs are fitted in. If you want to install a doorway in the new wall, ensure to leave space while nailing in the vertical studs. Next, measure out and cut the noggins then fit them in at regular intervals. They should be nailed in at each side of the stud. You can equally use wood glue.
Add Plasterboard
You may need a hand here since plasterboard is quite heavy. Start by cutting it to the desired size, then drill it into place. Once you are done with one side of the wall, head to the other to add any insulation for soundproofing materials you need. Next, cover up the other side of the wall with plasterboard. Proceed to coat the wall with skim plaster and your partition wall is finished!
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