Walls?sheet rock? help!?

Question

I am thinking about making a room in my basement,

but would need to add a wall we already have concrete walls there but I am going to add sheet rock and more walls

any idea how to do this or how much$$$$ it would cost

Answer 1

easy one,  buy a bunch of 2=4s   and frame up the walls u want,  add electrical boxs,  insulate if needed for soundproofing,  then buy sheetrock, and s***w up,  tape joints and mud cracks for a finish and paint,  easy one  jump right in

Answer 2

Drywall will give you a great look and finish and it can be cheap if your willing to finish the walls as a diy project.  

However, there are some alternatives to drywall which are really neat systems out there, especially designed for basements (due to humidity issues) from corning (http://franchising.owenscorning.com/bfs/...  I have seen this system 3 years after an installation in a home with children and the walls are fantastic! Great sound reduction and insulated room.

Dry wall should run you $30 a lineal foot unfinished for a 10 foot high wall - double sided with 5/8th inch drywall.  Add about $10 for insulationi at an exterior wall.  Figure about $200 - $300 for a door and casing. (Prices are non-union labor).

GOOD LUCK!

Tom A

Sr. Construction Project Manager

Albion, MI

Answer 3

Get a local contractor to give you a price. What you are asking is how long is a piece of string. We cannot see what you are planning

Answer 4

It was popular in the 1960's to use think wood paneling for basement walls. It is definately lighter weight and can be painted so you avoid the fake wood look. Anotehr material you might consider if you think that moisture will ever be a problem is a gypsum board alternative called Magnum Board, it is magnesium oxide in sheets like Sheetrock. You can use thinner MgO board than you would of gypsum board as it is stronger.

Answer 5

lay the sheet rock against the walls and paint it  and what ever you do  dont hang anything on it and dont touch it