Hi Folks, I'm looking for the best way to attach 2X4 studs to a cement
basement wall. I plan on painting the wall with a moisture barrier paint
(DRYLOCK) then installing the studs, Ridged foam insulation between then a
vapor barrier, then drywall.

Any suggesting would be welcomed.
Thanks
Dick

Platebanger wrote:

Hi Folks, I'm looking for the best way to attach 2X4 studs to a cement
basement wall. I plan on painting the wall with a moisture barrier paint
(DRYLOCK) then installing the studs, Ridged foam insulation between then a
vapor barrier, then drywall.

Any suggesting would be welcomed.

Flat or normal orientation? If flat, a dab of adhesive and
powder-actuated fastener--exact type, charge depends on whether it's
poured concrete or block.

Personally, I pefer to simply frame the wall on the floor and tilt it up
in place for sections that are accessible, just like framing a normal
wall...attach toe plate (treated if on concrete floor) to floor and top
plate to joists or blocking...

Platebanger wrote:
Hi Folks, I'm looking for the best way to attach 2X4 studs to a cement
basement wall. I plan on painting the wall with a moisture barrier paint
(DRYLOCK) then installing the studs, Ridged foam insulation between then a
vapor barrier, then drywall.

I offer this alternate, FWIW.
It won't be to everyone's taste:

I Drylocked the block wall,
then glued rigid foam to block wall,
then glued drywall to the foam.

Absolutely rigid. You can run into the wall
head first and not damage the drywall!
No gaps in the insulation and no fasteners
to break up the block.

You *do* need to give attention to installing
utilities behind the wall though.

Jim

I spaced my "false wall" about 1/2" away from the existing concrete wall
(already treated by a previous owner with DryLok or something similar)
with a sheet of heavy plastic sheeting in between (just in case) and
attached it to the floor and the joists.

BTW, I used 2x6 studs to get the extra thickness (and corresponding
higher R-value) of insulation: R-19.

Perce


On 02/05/05 11:02 am Platebanger tossed the following ingredients into
the ever-growing pot of cybersoup:

Hi Folks, I'm looking for the best way to attach 2X4 studs to a cement
basement wall. I plan on painting the wall with a moisture barrier paint
(DRYLOCK) then installing the studs, Ridged foam insulation between then a
vapor barrier, then drywall.

Percival P. Cassidy wrote:
I spaced my "false wall" about 1/2" away from the existing concrete wall
(already treated by a previous owner with DryLok or something similar)
with a sheet of heavy plastic sheeting in between (just in case) and
attached it to the floor and the joists.

BTW, I used 2x6 studs to get the extra thickness (and corresponding
higher R-value) of insulation: R-19.

Perce


On 02/05/05 11:02 am Platebanger tossed the following ingredients into
the ever-growing pot of cybersoup:

Hi Folks, I'm looking for the best way to attach 2X4 studs to a cement
basement wall. I plan on painting the wall with a moisture barrier
paint (DRYLOCK) then installing the studs, Ridged foam insulation
between then a vapor barrier, then drywall.
Hi,
R19 on a baement wall? Wow!
Tony

"Tony Hwang" wrote in message
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Percival P. Cassidy wrote:
I spaced my "false wall" about 1/2" away from the existing concrete wall
(already treated by a previous owner with DryLok or something similar)
with a sheet of heavy plastic sheeting in between (just in case) and
attached it to the floor and the joists.

BTW, I used 2x6 studs to get the extra thickness (and corresponding
higher R-value) of insulation: R-19.

Perce


On 02/05/05 11:02 am Platebanger tossed the following ingredients into
the ever-growing pot of cybersoup:

Hi Folks, I'm looking for the best way to attach 2X4 studs to a cement
basement wall. I plan on painting the wall with a moisture barrier paint
(DRYLOCK) then installing the studs, Ridged foam insulation between then
a vapor barrier, then drywall.
Hi,
R19 on a baement wall? Wow!
Tony

Try to get a permit and you will be saying WOWSER WOWSER WHOOOOOOHIE.
The code now is R -21 in Wa. state
its a higher density insulation for a 2X6 inch stud.

Platebanger wrote:

I'm looking for the best way to attach 2X4 studs to a cement basement wall.

A little spray foam from a can?

Nick

Tapcons work well

(m Ransley) wrote:

Tapcons work well

I'll second that. Get a small hammer drill, it will make short work of
it.

"Platebanger" wrote in message
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Hi Folks, I'm looking for the best way to attach 2X4 studs to a cement
basement wall. I plan on painting the wall with a moisture barrier paint
(DRYLOCK) then installing the studs, Ridged foam insulation between then a
vapor barrier, then drywall.

Any suggesting would be welcomed.
Thanks
Dick


I used Remington Power Fasteners, but only used 2x3 studs.

http://www.masterdist.net/rempat/476.html

http://rermag.com/news/equipment_single_shot_tool/

http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/S...htm?E+coastest

On 2/5/2005 11:02 AM US(ET), Platebanger took fingers to keys, and typed
the following:

Hi Folks, I'm looking for the best way to attach 2X4 studs to a cement
basement wall. I plan on painting the wall with a moisture barrier paint
(DRYLOCK) then installing the studs, Ridged foam insulation between then a
vapor barrier, then drywall.

Any suggesting would be welcomed.
Thanks
Dick


I placed a plate on the floor and used a power gun (.22 cal) with
concrete nails to secure it. You don't need a lot of nails.
I then nailed up a top plate to the joists, making sure it was plumb to
the bottom plate. Then installed studs 16" OC between the plates and
toenailed them in.

--
Bill