Carpenters, builders, DIY folks. Need a wall.

[Ahoragi]

So we are having the basement floor done with 16" waterproof Vinyl. After that is completed we would like to enclose the corner of the basement to be used as a pantry. Just two walls, two doors, and exterior drywall. Nothing fancy. The problem is there is no way to get a pre-built wall into that spot. We have to build the wall in there, piece by piece. This will not be a load bearing wall, just a simple wall.

My question is are angled screws from side of studs into top and lower plate the way to attach the studs? Is there any reason not to do this? We cannot attach studs with screws from top and bottom as you are supposed to. This is the only way I can think of to put the wall together.

I built a complete run with pre-built walls transported on-site which was fun but I never built a wall in a small space so I kind of need some ideas on how to.

Thanks

 

[DobieLover]

My question is are angled screws from side of studs into top and lower plate the way to attach the studs?

Yes. Both sides. I use 3" screws. Make sure you angle them to maximize burying them in the bottom and top plates and pre drill each one. I would also use a ratchet bar clamp to hold the stud in place on the plate to keep it from walking off while you are driving in the screws.

I built a gym in the corner of my basement and it's easiest to install the top plates first then drop a plumb bob on each end to mark where you will place and secure the bottom plates. Then mark off the bottom plates for stud placement (24" OC is fine) and measure for each stud individually. Using a laser tape measure makes this much easier. Just make sure the laser is perfectly plum when you shoot the line. That can be done using a laser level.

 

[Ahoragi]

Yes. Both sides. I use 3" screws. Make sure you angle them to maximize burying them in the bottom and top plates and pre drill each one. I would also use a ratchet bar clamp to hold the stud in place on the plate to keep it from walking off while you are driving in the screws.

I built a gym in the corner of my basement and it's easiest to install the top plates first then drop a plumb bob on each end to mark where you will place and secure the bottom plates. Then mark off the bottom plates for stud placement (24" OC is fine) and measure for each stud individually. Using a laser tape measure makes this much easier. Just make sure the laser is perfectly plum when you shoot the line. That can be done using a laser level.

Great advice, thanks. That helped a ton.