Reviving this thread now. Soon it's time to move on with the hall. So the first stop is to set up studs around the hall. But how should I do it to get a straight ceiling? I was thinking of measuring down from the ceiling and marking all around, but you should really use a laser level. Which variant if so? I will probably need a laser again when I eventually tile the kitchen, so guide me to a suitable product for these purposes or is it perhaps just as well to rent?
Now, I already have a space where there will be a closet, and inside the closet, I want to keep the ceiling height. Should I first attach a board from the ceiling which I fasten with angle irons and then attach the steel studs to this? Then the rail for the sliding doors needs to be attached to the new ceiling, but there isn't really any weight, so this should be fine, right?
Furthermore, I need a fixing tool and a tool to cut the steel studs. I was thinking of buying a fixing tool at Hornbach and cutting with my fantastic multicutter. Anything I've forgotten?
Last but not least. I will probably settle for 5-6 spotlights and will go with LED, but I'm wondering about the installation. As I understand it, you can buy a set with a transformer that can drive 6 units. Is it as simple as just connecting the transformer to the light socket in the ceiling? I realize I must connect the spotlights in series to the transformer myself, but no other electrical measures are required?
Now, I already have a space where there will be a closet, and inside the closet, I want to keep the ceiling height. Should I first attach a board from the ceiling which I fasten with angle irons and then attach the steel studs to this? Then the rail for the sliding doors needs to be attached to the new ceiling, but there isn't really any weight, so this should be fine, right?
Furthermore, I need a fixing tool and a tool to cut the steel studs. I was thinking of buying a fixing tool at Hornbach and cutting with my fantastic multicutter. Anything I've forgotten?
Last but not least. I will probably settle for 5-6 spotlights and will go with LED, but I'm wondering about the installation. As I understand it, you can buy a set with a transformer that can drive 6 units. Is it as simple as just connecting the transformer to the light socket in the ceiling? I realize I must connect the spotlights in series to the transformer myself, but no other electrical measures are required?
Answer to sub-question 1:
No, you don't need a laser tool to level the ceiling or to install tiles above the sink.
A regular, simple 1.2-meter spirit level for a couple of hundred [currency] will work just as well. And you don't need to change batteries in it either. Ever
No, you don't need a laser tool to level the ceiling or to install tiles above the sink.
A regular, simple 1.2-meter spirit level for a couple of hundred [currency] will work just as well. And you don't need to change batteries in it either. Ever
Thanks, great!
Ok, but how do I proceed then?
I guess I start by placing a rule at the correct height and angle using the level. On the opposite wall, I set up the 2nd rule and place a hat profile over both and check with the level to ensure it is level. Then I attach the 2nd rule? For this job, 2 people are needed imo.
Ok, but how do I proceed then?
I guess I start by placing a rule at the correct height and angle using the level. On the opposite wall, I set up the 2nd rule and place a hat profile over both and check with the level to ensure it is level. Then I attach the 2nd rule? For this job, 2 people are needed imo.
Since screws are used 99% of the time today, there’s no problem doing it yourself. Screw in the rule and measure. If it’s wrong, you unscrew and move as much as needed to get it right.Dagwood said:
.Good screws + screwdriver are wonderful when building by yourself.