DIY Basement Wall Framing (How to Finish a Basement Ep. 2)

Lean how to frame basement walls with this DIY Basement wall framing tutorial video. In this video, I show you how "I" framed my basement walls - not necessarily how YOU should frame yours.

To Frame Basement Walls, you will need the following tools and materials 🛠🧰:
- 2"x4" Lumber (bottom plate must be pressure treated)
- 6' Level (Straight edge): https://amzn.to/3HowUDn
- Framing Nailer: https://amzn.to/3ViKOOe
- Carbide Tipped Masonry Bit: https://amzn.to/3PJAWf8
- Tapcon Screws: https://amzn.to/3vbwwEg
- Chalk Line: https://amzn.to/3YGqjxK
- Hammer Drill: https://amzn.to/3G8tuqP

To frame a basement wall, you will want to follow these general steps:
1. Position the bottom plate, top plate, and wall studs in place.
2. Mark the stud spacing (16" on center) on the top and bottom plate.
3. Cut your basement wall studs to length and position them in place between the top and bottom plate.
4. Nail the studs to the top and bottom plate using a framing nailer.
5. Lift the wall into place.
6. Secure the bottom plate to the basement floor using tapcon screws.
7. Secure the top plate to the floor joists above using a framing nailer.

For more information on how to DIY basement wall framing, you can read my "how to frame basement walls" blog article linked here:
https://atimprovements.com/how-to-frame-a-basement-wall/

This is Episode 2 in my "How to Finish a Basement" Youtube Series. In this series, I will show you how to finish a basement (DIY) from start to finish. Below are the previous videos in the series:
Episode 1: How to Install Rigid Foam Insulation
https://youtu.be/Qt4mvnVrCpE

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Carbide Tipped Drill Bit: https://amzn.to/3S0hdIM
Tapcon Screws: https://amzn.to/3OxEWxh
Drill: https://amzn.to/3JICKkk
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Masonry Drill: https://amzn.to/36yP1JW
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