Framing The Mudroom

Hello there! 

I'm back today with the framing and drywall installation in the mudroom. I didn't want to leave you hanging there until next week.

I am going to give you a recount of what was done. As I told you in previous posts, all this type of work is new to me. I was present for most of it, but in reality, I was just a little helper.

This is the final picture of the work done last week.

You can read more on how to build the platform right HERE.

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FRAMING

The framing started with the installation of 2 x 4s or bottom plates right where the walls would be built. 

This DeWalt Cordless framing nailer with its corresponding framing nails was the power tool that rocked this entire framing job. 

Extension cords or compressors are not needed; this nailer has all the power you need for this application!

| DeWalt 21-Degree Framing Nailer |

A level, a miter saw to make the simple cuts on the 2 x 4s, and a ladder are the other tools you'll need.
The top plate and some studs were installed next.

 

Cripple studs were installed above and below the window, and the door was also framed.

 

At this point, we worked on the electrical.

 

A light fixture and two outlets in the middle of the room.

Horizontal 2 x 4s, or nogging, were also installed between the vertical studs. They strengthen the entire structure.

Once the framing was done, it was time to install the window. Yep. I only used one window because wall space is important in a garage and mudroom. It equals storage. ;)

That window was heavy, well, for only two of us. I had to call the boys inside the house to give us a helping hand.

 This is how it looked from the inside. ❤️

DRYWALL

Yup. Drywall was next. We used nine sheets of 1/2" ultralight drywall for this small room. Six were 4 x 8, and the others were 4 x 10.

We covered that space below the platform because I wanted it completed and looking good. However, I still need to plan a design for that storage area.

Once all those drywall panels were installed, this is how the room looked:

And look at the inside. I'm loving it! 😍😍

DRYWALL MUD

The next step was to make those walls look good and smooth. I'm bad at this, so I gave it to a pro.

He used metal corner bead, joint tape, self-adhesive mesh drywall tape, a mud pan, and this and this joint knife.

The main ingredient for this job is the joint compound.

The Easy Sand comes in different working time strengths. He used 20, which means it dries in about 20 minutes. You can find it in 5, 30, 60, etc. 

He also used the All-Purpose joint compound at the end to fine-tune some seams.

And well, here is how it looked at this point:

Did you notice we replaced the old staircase? Haha, yeah, it looks much better, doesn't it?

The staircase is precisely the main topic for my next post.

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Here are all the projects that were tackled during this mudroom build:

THE MUDROOM PLAN

DIY - GARAGE PLATFORM

FRAMING THE MUDROOM

THE STAIRCASE

SLATE TILE INSTALL

DIY - CABINETS

DIY - BACK CABINET & SLIDING DOOR

DIY - MUDROOM BENCH

DIY - FAUX CABINET

THE MUDROOM REVEAL

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