How to Build Basement Walls (DIY Wall Framing for Basement Bathroom + How to Frame Around Columns)

Check out my FREE "How to Add a Bathroom to a Basement" Ebook (w/ Cost Breakdown) ⬇️

Learn How to Build Basement Walls with this Step-by-Step DIY Wall Framing Guide. Additionally, you will learn how to Frame basement walls around basement headers and columns. Learning how to frame a 16" on center (O.C.) or 24" O.C. wall is not very difficult if you have the right tools and knowledge. Below are the tools I highly recommend for Building Basement Walls:

When adding a bathroom to a basement, a successful project starts with planning. It is very important to plan out the locations for all of the plumbing fixtures, and WALLS.

A basement wall consists of a top plate, a bottom plate, and the vertical studs in between. I recommend that you first mark the stud spacing (16" O.C.) on both the top and bottom plate. Next, position the studs in between the bottom plate and top plate and nail the wall together. I recommend two nails (3" or 3.5") at each connection point between the studs and the top and bottom plate.

After framing the wall, lift it up vertically and position it in place in the installation location. Next, attach the bottom plate to the concrete basement slab using a carbide tipped masonry bit to pre-drill and Tapcon Screws to hold it in place (A Ramset tool is also suitable for attaching the bottom plate to the concrete slab). Then confirm that the wall is plumb using a 6' level and then nail the top plate to the ceiling joists above.

For additional information on building basement walls, you can check out my other "Basement wall framing" video linked here:

I also have a blog article on the wall framing process linked here:

This is Episode 2 in my "How to add a basement bathroom" series where I am going to show you how to add a bathroom to your basement, step-by-step. Below are the Previous Videos in the series:

In the next few videos, you will learn how to:
- Level an uneven basement floor
- Install Basement Bathroom Drywall
- Install LVP Flooring in a Basement Bathroom
- Install a drop ceiling in a Basement Bathroom
- Much, much more!

This "How to add a Basement Bathroom" video was preceded by my "How to finish a basement series". For more information and videos on my entire basement remodel, Check out the videos below!

Time Lapse of the Entire Basement Renovation:

How to Remodel Basement Stairs:

How to Install Rigid Foam Insulation

How to Frame Basement Walls

How to run electrical in a basement

How to Replace and Trim Out Basement Windows

How to Drywall a Basement

How to Install LVP Flooring in a Basement

How to Install a Drop Ceiling in a Basement

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Thank you so much for watching!

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[megachicago]

You really know how to tell details so they are clear and answer all the head-scratching questions circling my head! Thanks Andrew;

[ColinEu]

This is your best video yet..your videos are getting better man..

[leslienull]

Can you go in detail with how you found the pipes for the plumbing and how/why you roughed in the concrete?

[Kenub]

This has been helpful. The one thing that I can’t find an answer for in anyone’s video is: how do you continue calculating 16 on center around a corner? Or does the 16 on center calculation start again for each wall?

[rosewilcox]

How do u measure floor for wall length do u add or take away to that measurement before marking your line

[inquisitive]

For someone new to DIY, you certainly used some technical terms - not sure if they are USA terms, e.g. What do you mean by 'crowning' and 'ripping' and 'toe-nailing' ??? Otherwise, good video. Love from Scotland, ❤X ...

[AndrewGBernhardt]

What was/were the total cost(s) involved in adding this bathroom?

[ama]

Can you address floating walls in a basement?