Walls and Ceilings - closing off a loft

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sadeyesamc
10-26-09, 06:09 PM
what is the best way to close off a loft and put a door i think putting up a false wall, but does anyone know if they have prebuilt frames.it will be just one wall with a door no load bearing at all

chandler
10-26-09, 07:10 PM
Welcome to the forums! It would help us to see what you are seeing. Could you post a couple of pictures on a site such as photobucket.com and copy/paste the IMG code to your reply post? We can probably come up with a good solution for you.
sadeyesamc
10-26-09, 07:42 PM
its simple to explain the loft looks like a room with three complete walls like a square was wanting to add another wall with a door so i can make it into a room, just needing tips on how to start the floor is carpeted

marksr
10-27-09, 05:24 AM
Not sure I understand what you mean by "prebuilt frames" :confused:

You can erect a wall for the open side but since it overlooks the room below, you wouldn't put a door in that wall.
chandler
10-27-09, 06:43 AM
It is simple to explain, since you are standing there looking at it. We aren't. There are too many factors involved, like the carpet, the existing balustrade, type ceiling, for us to just give you a go ahead without some sort of information. You can build a wall on the cliff side, as well as the door side, framing in for the door, but you need to consider electrical on any wall more than 2' in length, so that's why we want to look at it.