Hello!
We are planning to build a wall that doesn't go all the way up to the ceiling to match the small wall that already exists. This wall will extend from an exterior wall and be about 2.20 m long and 1.80 m high. The idea is to hang a large flat-screen TV on one side and hide cables within the wall. It's a parquet floor in a newly built house.
Is there anyone here who can share how to go about building this wall and what materials we should use to make it sturdy? I have been involved in many renovations, and both my partner and I are quite handy, but we could use some guidance on this question.
Thankful for any responses.
Best regards,
Sofia
We are planning to build a wall that doesn't go all the way up to the ceiling to match the small wall that already exists. This wall will extend from an exterior wall and be about 2.20 m long and 1.80 m high. The idea is to hang a large flat-screen TV on one side and hide cables within the wall. It's a parquet floor in a newly built house.
Is there anyone here who can share how to go about building this wall and what materials we should use to make it sturdy? I have been involved in many renovations, and both my partner and I are quite handy, but we could use some guidance on this question.
Thankful for any responses.
Best regards,
Sofia
Steel and OSB with plasterboard maybe?
Link to a steel stud here: http://www.byggmax.com/se-sv/Prod/PID-20842.aspx
Link to a steel stud here: http://www.byggmax.com/se-sv/Prod/PID-20842.aspx
Or use 45x70 wooden studs, with plywood on the side where the flat-screen TV will be mounted, and for example chipboard/OSB or plywood on the other side if desired. Glue all the panels, then screw on drywall as usual without glue; the glue helps a lot. The problem you encounter is that the wall will not be attached to the ceiling, so a smart way would be to run some kind of steel band from the sill to the upper stud on each side of the wall, so when the wall flexes, the lowest point absorbs and stabilizes the wall a bit. This should be done before attaching any panels. Building the wall this way will guarantee it's stable.
I forgot to mention concerning the parquet floor. As you might not want to damage it too much and can't screw into it since it should be floating, I wonder if using a good double-sided tape would work.
Good luck!
I forgot to mention concerning the parquet floor. As you might not want to damage it too much and can't screw into it since it should be floating, I wonder if using a good double-sided tape would work.
Good luck!
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Thanks! We can damage the parquet because we think we are not going to take down the wall and if they want to do it next, they can fix the floor themselves 
To make it as stable as possible.
Does anyone have an idea of what the cost might be for this? both materials and if we were to hire a craftsman, what might one pay then?
To make it as stable as possible.Does anyone have an idea of what the cost might be for this? both materials and if we were to hire a craftsman, what might one pay then?
I would have constructed a frame of 45x70 wood and let the outermost rule go up to the ceiling and secure it with a dowel. It can't get more stable than that.