Name: Carpentry: How to demolish a wall and build a new wall
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Last updated 7/2020

English

What you'll learn

Course content

7 sections • 29 lectures • 45m total length

Learn how to safely use the pneumatic nail gun1:57
This video you will learn how to use the pneumatic nail gun safely.
Learn how to safely use the circular saw3:31
This video will teach you a very important lesson about the dangers of your circular saw kicking back and how to avoid this from happening.
Learn how to safely use the circular saw part 22:43
This video you will learn techniques when cutting with the circular saw.
How to use a circular saw part 32:38
This video you will learn a second method of cutting with the circular saw. This method is known to be much faster but also takes practice and confidence.
Learn how to use a reciprocating saw3:51
This video you will learn how to use the reciprocating saw which is one of the most used tools when it comes to demolition of wood construction homes.
Tool Safety

Introduction to removing wall1:09
This introduction will give you some help and tips on things to think about before demolishing a wall.
Steps to removing hardware from your wall0:24
Removing hardware from the wall3:06
In this lecture you will see me removing some towel bar hangers, toilet paper holder, electric heater, crown molding as well as starting to remove the drywall while being aware of plumbing and electrical lines behind the drywall.
Removing drywall

Steps to removing tile work0:59
Demolishing tile work from your wall2:25
This lecture you will learn one way to remove tile work from your wall safely and effectively.
Steps for cutting around wires and plumbing pipes0:52
Cutting around wires and plumbing pipes4:30
This lecture you will learn how to cut around plumbing and electrical lines in order to remove all of your studs and wall plates.
Removing tile work from the wall

Steps to straighten your bottom wall plate0:34
Straightening bottom wall plate1:17
Straighten a bow in the bottom plate by anchoring the far end to the floor, aligning the middle with the chalk line, then securing the ends.
Steps to setting your end studs and top wall plate0:27
Fastening end studs and top plate2:25
Learn how to fasten end studs to the bottom plate, install the top plate, and level the wall, including considerations for drywall backing and secure attachments.

Level and set wall steps0:15
Level and set wall1:04
Level and set the wall by aligning the center and top levels, drive screws into the plates, drill where needed, and finish attaching components before moving to the other end.
Steps to level and fasten opposite end of your wall0:22
How to level and fasten the opposite end of your wall1:20
Mark the ceiling where the wall used to be, then attach the opposite end to ceiling with a nail gun or drill. Recheck level and adjust for straightness before nailing.
Steps to fasten the rest of your studs into place0:27
How to fasten the rest of your studs into place1:51
Fasten the remaining studs to the wall frame with nails or screws, ensuring square alignment and then secure the top and bottom plates to complete the wall.
Final tips1:00
Align the wall layout with the floor joists to keep drywall from landing on a joist center or stud center, ensuring continuous structural support from roof to floor.

In this course you will learn how to demolish an old wall and replace the wall with a new wall.

1. Tool safety

2. How to remove hardware on wall (towel bars, electrical heater)

3. How to remove wall tiles.

4. How to remove drywall.

5. How to cut around wires and plumbing

6. Measurements for location of new wall

7. Cut back finished floor so your wall sits on top of plywood floor

8. How to fasten new plates to the floor and ceiling

9. Measuring stud length

10. Fastening studs