Things You'll Need:
- Screwdriver
- Screws
- Paint brush
- Paint
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Step 1
Consider the lighting, ventilation, room access, electrical outlets and pipes you'll need in the room.
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Step 2
Draw the existing space as is and the design you want to create out of it.
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Step 3
Include new walls, doors, windows, electrical outlets, plumbing features and ventilation in your plan.
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Step 1
Mark the location of walls on the ceiling beams. You may need to remove a section of the ceiling to locate them.
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Step 2
Measure the framing for the walls. Include spaces for the doors and windows and determine where electrical and plumbing fixtures will be.
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Step 3
Lay out all of the cut frame pieces and mark them for the stud locations.
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Step 4
Attach the frames together, lift the frames and attach them to the studs.
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Step 5
Secure the walls in place. Use a level to make sure the frame is straight.
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Step 6
Place the new plumbing and electrical fixtures in the new walls.
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Step 7
Repeat the process with all of the remaining walls.
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Step 1
Add drywall or paneling to the walls.
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Step 2
Put in the doors and windows.
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Step 3
Paint the room.
