DIY Network

Home Sports Center: Building the Component Box From "Weekend Remodeling" episode WKR-301

	Before: This TV Room features a big screen, but is pretty standard.
	After the Weekend Remodel: a wall of monitors is created to capture the action of several teams at once. Touchdown!

Host Fuad Reveiz is in the middle of transforming an ordinary den into a Home Sports Center. With the framing, drywall and top shelves in place, Reveiz tackles the creation of the component box and a backer board for the plasma TV installation.

On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being most difficult, this project rates a 2.

Materials:

2 x 4, 2 x 2 and 1 x stock lumber
Drywall
Drywall tape
Drywall mud
Locking slide bolts
Drywall screws
Interior trim
Caulk
Paint (flat black spray paint and the color of your choice for the wall)
TV monitors (3, in this example)
Flat panel monitor
Trowel
Pry bar
Tape measure
Level
Reciprocating saw
Hammer
Utility knife
Biscuit joiner
Compound miter saw
Circular saw
Drill
Framing square
Framing nailer
Trim nailer
Hole saw
Paint brush
Bucket

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F

1. In this demonstration, Reveiz pre-builds the component box before installing it into the media wall. He takes measurements, then cuts the pieces. Carpenter's glue is applied to the end pieces, before they are secured to the top and bottom pieces with a trim nailer (figure A).

2. A back is cut and secure to the box, then a hole saw is used to create an opening for the wiring (figure B). Finally, a quick coat of black spray paint is added to finish the component box.

3. Now, it's on the plasma box construction. Here, Reveiz creates a frame from 1 x 12s that are cut to size and screwed together at the ends. To create a back stop in the plasma opening, Reveiz uses 1 x 2s that are cut and screwed to the back of the opening in the plasma box. The box is installed and secured to the frame with screws (figure C).

4. Next, it's time to build a removable background behind the plasma screen that will allow access for upgrades or adjustments.

5. To build your own plasma back board, first take precise measurements of the inside of the newly-created plasma box.

6. Use a T-square to mark 3/4" plywood that will be used as the back board, then cut to size with the circular saw.

7. Measure the board to find the center, then draw intersecting lines at the center. Center the mounting bracket on those lines and bolt it securely into place (figure D).

8. Next, install barrel bolts at the corners (figure E) to hold the back board in place (this will allow the board to be removed when access is needed).

9. Use the hole saw to create an opening for the wires. Finally, give the whole back board assembly a coat of flat black spray paint (figure F).

At this point, the job is half-complete. Next, Reveiz will guide us through the addition of trim and paint.