Things You'll Need:
- Hammer gun
- Hammer gun nails
- 2x4s
- Drywall sheets
- 1" screws
- Power screw driver
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Step 1
Cut several 2x4s to 3" shorter than the height you want your wall to be. The typical wall is usually 6-8 feet tall but probably is a lot shorter inside a basement. Leave a few inches above and below your wall to install a ceiling and floor.
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Step 2
Lay the 2x4s flat on the ground 16" apart.
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Step 3
Cut longer 2x4 pieces for the bottom of the wall, and align them with the vertical 2x4s.
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Step 4
Attach the vertical pieces to the horizontal wall pieces, just like you are building a regular wall, however, keep every other vertical 2x4s flush on the ground so the wider flat side will be flush with the wall when you raise it to the concrete.
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Step 5
Using the hammer gun, nail the flush 2x4 pieces to the concrete wall. Then, space smaller sections of 2x4 or any thickness of wood that will make a flush fit when you apply the drywall to these vertical 2x4s. This is so you have something to attach the drywall to.
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Step 6
Hang your drywall using 1" screws and a power screw driver. Then tape and mud your drywall. You've just attached a drywall wall to a concrete wall and halfway done refinishing your basement.
