Completely gutted 16' x 10' room. House has been jacked up as far as it could go. Removed the lathe and plaster (was in very poor shape) Used laser level to find low spots on floor and ceiling. Sistered 2 x 6's on the old floor joists and 2 x 4's and 2 x 6's on the ceiling. Put 3/4" plywood on the floor and that is now perfectly level. Will be putting 1/2 drywall on the ceiling. Now want to start the walls.
My questions is where do I begin? I assume that many of studs (true 2 x 4's) are twisted and not plumb. Some lean either in or out and others have twists in them.My plan was to sister 2 x4's to the old studs to flatten and plumb the walls.
Where is my starting point to do this...On the ceilings for example: it was find the low spot and that would be the height of the new ceiling. Bring the other ceiling joists down to this level resulting in a level and flat ceiling. It is not clear for the walls where to begin. Thanks
My questions is where do I begin? I assume that many of studs (true 2 x 4's) are twisted and not plumb. Some lean either in or out and others have twists in them.My plan was to sister 2 x4's to the old studs to flatten and plumb the walls.
Where is my starting point to do this...On the ceilings for example: it was find the low spot and that would be the height of the new ceiling. Bring the other ceiling joists down to this level resulting in a level and flat ceiling. It is not clear for the walls where to begin. Thanks