Walls and Ceilings - Angle wall
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pw1972
11-24-02, 03:58 PM
can someone explain to me the proper way to frame an angled wall so that it can be finished on both sides.
Im a little confused on how to do the corners so that I have a flush surface to attach my sheet rock to.
Im a little confused on how to do the corners so that I have a flush surface to attach my sheet rock to.
chfite
11-24-02, 08:26 PM
If you will think about how the corner will be when nailed and imagine that you have space for drywall coming from both directions, you should be able to pull it off.
cpu_guy
11-25-02, 11:21 AM
You basically do an angled wall the same way you do a normal wall. The difficulty comes in getting your end studs flush up to each other. In this case what you have to do is to "rip" the studs, on an angle. Ripping is just cutting lengthwise with the grain of the wood. I'd use a special blade specifically for ripping for long straight cuts.
First you figure out what the angle is your angle wall intersects your other walls, for simplicity lets say that its 45 degrees.
Cut your bottom plate and top plates at the 45 degree angle so it fits nicley between your other two walls.
Now if you're framing with regular 2x4 you are going to need 2x6's(or bigger depending on the angle) for your end studs.
Next you have to rip your end studs. for a finished wall on both sides, you will have to do 2 rips on the 2x6. Most circular saws have a way to angle the blade to get something other then a straight cut. Adjust your blade to the angle you need, set your line on your 2x6 and try and keep it straight, do this to both sides of both of your 2x6's.
Now you should have 2 end studs that will attach nicely to the other frames you have up, and also have a nice end surface that you can screw your sheet rock into.
Good luck.
First you figure out what the angle is your angle wall intersects your other walls, for simplicity lets say that its 45 degrees.
Cut your bottom plate and top plates at the 45 degree angle so it fits nicley between your other two walls.
Now if you're framing with regular 2x4 you are going to need 2x6's(or bigger depending on the angle) for your end studs.
Next you have to rip your end studs. for a finished wall on both sides, you will have to do 2 rips on the 2x6. Most circular saws have a way to angle the blade to get something other then a straight cut. Adjust your blade to the angle you need, set your line on your 2x6 and try and keep it straight, do this to both sides of both of your 2x6's.
Now you should have 2 end studs that will attach nicely to the other frames you have up, and also have a nice end surface that you can screw your sheet rock into.
Good luck.
Gary7
11-30-02, 06:17 AM
What's the actual angle? Assuming you are also framing new walls which sit adjacent to the angle wall, determine the actual degree and divide by two. It's easiest to lay it out on the floor first, then you can measure the length of your plates and duplicate. This way you have top and bottom. By dividing the angle in half, the plates will fit together perfectly. Frame vertically the same as you would any wall, but beginning and ending at the short side of your angle cut for the layout. When complete, this will leave your inside corners tight, but outside corners will have a space. Use a beveled ripper for an outside nailer.