Temporary Wall - Protecting the Ceiling.
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11-26-14, 07:44 PM
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Temporary Wall - Protecting the Ceiling.
Hi,
I will be opening part of my kitchen/dinning wall (80"). I will a need temporary wall on each side until I add the new support beam above the 80" opening.
1. Any ideas how I can setup that temporary wall so I do not damage the stipple ceiling ?
The temporary wall will be an horizontal 2x4 at the ceiling where some vertical 2x4 will hold the 2x4 at the ceiling stable.
My first idea, so I do not damage the ceiling, is to put small bubble wrapping in between the stipple ceiling and the horizontal 2x4.
Any feedback and ideas are welcome... appreciated...
Thanks,
M.B.
I will be opening part of my kitchen/dinning wall (80"). I will a need temporary wall on each side until I add the new support beam above the 80" opening.
1. Any ideas how I can setup that temporary wall so I do not damage the stipple ceiling ?
The temporary wall will be an horizontal 2x4 at the ceiling where some vertical 2x4 will hold the 2x4 at the ceiling stable.
My first idea, so I do not damage the ceiling, is to put small bubble wrapping in between the stipple ceiling and the horizontal 2x4.
Any feedback and ideas are welcome... appreciated...
Thanks,
M.B.
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11-26-14, 09:17 PM
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Good luck not damaging that ceiling. Your going to be doing some drywall repair anyway.
Bubble wraps not going to allow the 2 X to make direct contact with the drywall and will not fully support it, also likely the walls not going to stay in place.
Bubble wraps not going to allow the 2 X to make direct contact with the drywall and will not fully support it, also likely the walls not going to stay in place.
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11-26-14, 10:07 PM
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You can place a 2 x 6 or 2 x 8 at top of temporary walls. Vertical members can still be 2 x 4's, the 2 x 6 or 8 will spread the load a little more evenly. Whenever removing a wall it's essential to install temporary walls. Depending on your situation, a temporary wall may not immediately need to accept great loads, it's a safeguard. It could compress the ceiling texture, but not likely.
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Many thanks... good idea, making it wider than a 2x4... to spread the load a little better.
Another question if I may:
In order to NOT damage the ceiling... I'm assuming it will better if I have someone hold the 2x8 at the ceiling while I am putting the vertical members ?
The reason I am saying the above, is that I am thinking that I will damage the ceiling if I create my temporary wall (nailed/screwed) first flat on the floor and then raise it up, tight to the ceiling.
Does it make sense ? Please advice. Thanks, M.B.
Another question if I may:
In order to NOT damage the ceiling... I'm assuming it will better if I have someone hold the 2x8 at the ceiling while I am putting the vertical members ?
The reason I am saying the above, is that I am thinking that I will damage the ceiling if I create my temporary wall (nailed/screwed) first flat on the floor and then raise it up, tight to the ceiling.
Does it make sense ? Please advice. Thanks, M.B.
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12-12-14, 03:10 PM
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tightcoat said it all. Yes, you need to build the wall in place. If you cut any vertical members a little short, shim them up. Make the wall tight to ceiling.
You will be toenailing all screws.
You will be toenailing all screws.
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