How to Create a Home Sports Center
More in Remodeling
Highlights:
- Step 1: Create a Plan
- Step 2: Remove the Baseboard
- Step 3: Remove Any Carpet
- Step 4: Mark the Placement of the New Wall
- Step 5: Attach a Top Plate
- Step 6: Attach the End Studs
- Step 7: Anchor a Cleat
- Step 8: Add the Framing
- Step 9: Create Openings
- Step 10: Apply Joint Compound
- Step 11: Install the Shelves
Step 1: Create a Plan
Create a plan on paper before beginning construction to see what configuration will work best for the room. Computer programs are available to make this task easier and allow you to switch between different room views or plans.
Step 2: Remove the Baseboard
With a plan in hand, begin to build the framework that will support the monitors. Score the top of the baseboard with a utility knife, and use a pry bar to pry it away from the wall.
Step 3: Remove Any Carpet
Measure the area where the wall will be installed (figure A). Use a utility knife to cut any carpet along the edge of the lumber (figure B). Pull away any carpet and padding from the area. Remove a tackless strip if there is one.
Step 4: Mark the Placement of the New Wall
After the carpet is removed, nail the 2 x 4 directly to the subfloor to mark the placement of the bottom of the new wall (this is now the sole plate). Scribe a line on the existing wall that will mark the edge of the new wall and the placement of the new top plate.
Step 5: Attach a Top Plate
Nail the top plate into the rafters, and add a second top plate as needed to bring the wall down to the height needed.
Step 6: Attach the End Studs
Measure for the end studs, and cut and nail them into place. Measure and cut the studs that will create the outside edge of the box that will hold the upper monitors, and nail them to the top plate.
Step 7: Anchor a Cleat
Create a cleat on the wall to support the shelves that will hold the upper TV monitors. Anchor it to the wall studs with a framing nailer.
Step 8: Add the Framing
Add shelving supports and framing for the larger plasma screen. Add 2 x 4 spacers between the two levels of monitors. Continue building the framing to your specific plans.
Step 9: Create Openings
Nail drywall to the framing (image 1), and cut holes in the drywall for the monitors. First, make pilot holes at each corner of the area to be removed. Cut the area away using a drywall saw (image 2).
Step 10: Apply Joint Compound
Apply the first coat of joint compound, or "drywall mud". Apply it smoothly to the seams and nail holes.
Step 11: Install the Shelves
Install the upper right TV monitor shelf, making sure it's flush with the surrounding wall before securing it with screws. Install the second shelf in the same manner.
Was this project helpful?
Advertisement
Find your DIY inspiration or just steal ideas from the best renovations and remodels done by the DIY Network pros.
COMMENT ON THIS PROJECT
Sign in
All fields are required.
Signing in
Please enter your email address and we will send your password
E-mail Address
Your password has been sent and should arrive in your mailbox very soon.
Not a member?
Sign up with DIY Network to share tips with other do-it-yourselfers and comment and ask questions on projects.
It's free and easy.
