The new layout 2023

[Rico]

It’s gonna look great once you get going!
I can hang drywall like nobody’s business as they say but do not ask me to mud it… yikes!

 

[rgeiter]

It’s gonna look great once you get going!
I can hang drywall like nobody’s business as they say but do not ask me to mud it… yikes!

First time hanging drywall. It’s going to be interesting…

 

[rgeiter]

There have been some changes to the bench work too. Still haven’t settled on a design.

 

[rgeiter]

More drywall progress. Might actually be running trains this year!

 

[Rico]

Wow what the heck happened to your joists!?
Will you be sealing the ceiling?

 

[rgeiter]

Wow what the heck happened to your joists!?
Will you be sealing the ceiling?

I asked the same question when we first looked at the house. Apparently the electricians drill holes in the wrong place. You think they could have done a better job at “fixing” those holes.

I don’t know what I want to do with the ceiling just yet.

 

[rgeiter]

Didn’t get much done this week. I did finish up the last wall. I have a lot of stuff to move before I can continue. That’ll be this weekend.

 

[Bruette]

Well done sir!

 

[rgeiter]

Well done sir!

Thanks!

 

[migalyto]

Thats going to be a beautiful space to work with!

 

[KB02]

It’s gonna look great once you get going!
I can hang drywall like nobody’s business as they say but do not ask me to mud it… yikes!

Just finished the mudding on my new walls. Got to the end of sanding and made the call that "Good Enough" was simply going to have to be Good Enough. Then as I was almost finished painting, I found a couple areas that were... not quite good enough. If my wall was an audition for a contracting gig, pretty sure I won't get the job. BUT - The Trains won't mind once they start running.

Looking forward to watching this one come together, Rgeiter.

 

[rgeiter]

20 more sheets bought and carried down. I’m pooped!

 

[KB02]

Yup, 20 sheets will do that to ya'!

My latest load of materials made it to the garage - where it was cut down to size before being brought to the basement. Not so easy to do that with full sheets of drywall, though.

 

[rgeiter]

Yup, 20 sheets will do that to ya'!

My latest load of materials made it to the garage - where it was cut down to size before being brought to the basement. Not so easy to do that with full sheets of drywall, though.

I bought two of these drywall carrying tools. It made it a lot easier moving the full sheets. My wife had a way easier time carrying the sheets with me.

 

[rgeiter]

Got a little more done. Finally figured out where my old tv is going to hang.

 

[rgeiter]

For those not familiar with Superior Walls, they are pre formed concrete walls, lowered into place and sealed together. One issue I had with these walls is that you have to build your corners. I used treated 2x4s. I did not secure them to the top or bottom. It’s wedged in there plumb so I can get the drywall measurements. Once you screw the drywall to it on both sides, it’s solid.

So I’m done with all the walls. Next I need to build a storage closet under the steps, as you can see in the pic, it’s full of cars and buildings. I am also rebuilding my work bench. Love the ol’ bench!

 

[Jaz avalley]

caught up, mostly via photos, reincarnation…..sweet, take your time, get it right, rushing always ends up problematic….throw up more and more pictures so we can see how to reincarnate for ourselves,

 

[rgeiter]

Taking my time indeed. I still have to spackle, sand and paint. Then I’m going to run some electrical. (all surface mount pvc conduit) This will be hidden up under the layout. Then, hopefully, by summer I can start building.

 

[Old 97]

Looking good Bob!!!!!

 

[rgeiter]

It’s been a slow go on the basement/ layout drywall project. Still learning how to tape. Getting better though. I’m not even half way around on the first coat yet. Saving all the inside corners for last. Stay tuned.

Also considering a drop ceiling now. Just got to figure out how I want to do that next.