The lyons used a web of 16 inch deep engineered trusses to accommodate wiring plumbing and ductwork then topped the plywood subfloor with oak or tile.
Diy refinish attic.
How to finish attic walls and ceilings step 1.
Make sure to nail into the wall studs.
In fact the latest diy spray foam kits allow you to get professional results without expensive equipment.
Insulate your finished attic properly choose your insulation.
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Things you ll need rolled insulation razor blade knife staple gun with staples electrical wire electrical outlets plywood or composite sub flooring drywall drywall tape drywall mud mud blade paint paint brushes outlet and switch plate covers caulking baseboards flooring wire fasteners for insulation.
A bedroom dressing area and master bathroom.
Staple insulation between the wall studs and ceiling joists image a.
Install air chutes before installing insulation.
If you re finishing your attic insulating it to the proper r value can cause a dramatic loss of.
Use r 30 insulation for the ceiling and.
Use a nail gun to attach sheets of osb to the walls over the insulation.
Don t forget about attic ventilation.
This attic was divided into three zones.
To give the bathroom a spa like feel luxe features were added like a soaker tub a frameless shower enclosure a new toilet complete with heated seat and led lights marble and glass mosaic tiles and a crystal chandelier.
Attic floors generally need to be reinforced with additional joists and a subfloor.