Measure the span between the joists.
How to fur out a concrete wall.
Make exact measurements ensure secure wall covering.
Equip yourself with a tape measure and spread it cross the bottom of the wall your about to furr out.
Mark the cinder block wall every 16 inches vertically and then every 16 inches horizontally to form a grid pattern.
These markings will indicate where you will vertically attach your.
Cut 2 by 4 blocks to fit between.
Using the level plumb down the wall and draw a line for reference.
Personally i use tapcon brand screws to hold the strips.
Using a hammer drill drill holes using the correct diameter carbide tipped masonry bit for the concrete screw diameter in use.
Cut away the ceiling sheathing or drywall if present to reveal the ceiling from the concrete wall back to the next joist.
With a pencil or a.
Tapcon concrete screw installation.
If the block wall is relatively plumb you can use 2x2 or 2x3 wood furring strips.
Mark the wall for vertical furring strips installed 16 inch on center.
Determine spacing and location of furring strips.
Clear the holes of all debris.
Assemble the wall frame.
Assemble the wall frame on the floor by placing the studs between the top and bottom plates.
Step 2 place the first furring strip over a vertical line.
Measure the wall stud height in three or four spots and cut the studs to the shortest dimension using a portable circular saw.
I recommend a decent corded hammer drill if this is a.
Align each stud with the 16 inch on center marks made earlier.
With a pencil or a marker draw vertically lines from.
Pre drill the holes in the furring strips so they do not crack when.