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How difficult would it be to open up a wall and add a stud where I need it?
Posted on 5/27/22 at 2:04 pm
Posted on 5/27/22 at 2:04 pm
Trying to install a piece of equipment that requires very specific stud spacing. Of course, the wall the wife wants it on doesn't have the correct spacing. How hard would it be to open up the wall, add a stud, and refloat?
ETA: showed my wife this thread and she decided to put it on a different wall. Thank y’all
ETA: showed my wife this thread and she decided to put it on a different wall. Thank y’all
This post was edited on 5/29/22 at 8:50 am
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Posted on 5/27/22 at 2:07 pm to thadcastle
would a french cleat be an option?
Posted on 5/27/22 at 2:09 pm to thadcastle
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Trying to install a piece of equipment that requires very specific stud spacing. Of course, the wall the wife wants it on doesn't have the correct spacing. How hard would it be to open up the wall, add a stud, and refloat?
I apologize for being blunt but its the truth. The answer is that if you don't know, it won't be easy.
Is this work out equipment? Can you screw a 2x4 across the studs horizontally? This would be easier? You could do this 2-3 times, then add some new studs outside of the wall at the spacing you need.
What you are discussing is certainly far from impossible, and not terribly hard. But I'd think there would be a lot better solutions.
Posted on 5/27/22 at 2:10 pm to thadcastle
Do you actually need to add a stud, or just some bracing to mount this “equipment”?
Adding a floor to ceiling stud will be a pain in the arse. Adding some bracing in that location will be only as difficult as the floating and finishing.
Depending on this equipment, you could also just add some surface bracing that spans the studs.
If this is something like workout equipment, be cautious as that required stud spacing may be more indicative of the required strength of the structure, not just mounting locations.
Adding a floor to ceiling stud will be a pain in the arse. Adding some bracing in that location will be only as difficult as the floating and finishing.
Depending on this equipment, you could also just add some surface bracing that spans the studs.
If this is something like workout equipment, be cautious as that required stud spacing may be more indicative of the required strength of the structure, not just mounting locations.
Posted on 5/27/22 at 2:12 pm to baldona
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I apologize for being blunt but its the truth. The answer is that if you don't know, it won't be easy.
no apology needed. That is why I am asking. Yes, it is for workout equipment. 
Posted on 5/27/22 at 2:17 pm to thadcastle
Shouldn't be too hard for a half competent handy man to get done in an hour or two. But is the equipment not set up to be hung in 16" spaced studs, or do you have weirdly spaced studs in your house?
Posted on 5/27/22 at 2:22 pm to Hermit Crab
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do you have weirdly spaced studs in your house?
Oddly space studs on the wall she wants it. Everywhere else is 16”
Posted on 5/27/22 at 2:24 pm to Hermit Crab
Why not add surface mounted horizontal 2x4s lag screwed into the studs you can access and paint them, then remove and fill and paint the lag holes when you're done with the machine?
Posted on 5/27/22 at 2:24 pm to thadcastle
Just put 2x4's horizontal stud to stud and mount equipment to that. When she quits using it in 2 months, just take it all back off and you only have a few screw holes to fill.
Posted on 5/27/22 at 2:34 pm to Wraytex
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Why not add surface mounted horizontal 2x4s lag screwed into the studs you can access and paint them, then remove and fill and paint the lag holes when you're done with the machine?
do this ^^^^^^^
because as with 99% of all wife purchased exercise equipt it will only get used a few months to a year at most and then never get used again and you will need to remove it and fix the wall after
This post was edited on 5/27/22 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 5/27/22 at 2:42 pm to keakar
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do this ^^^^^^^
because as with 99% of all wife purchased exercise equipt it will only get used a few months to a year at most and then never get used again and you will need to remove it and fix the wall after
Preach it brother---because that's the truth. My wife "REALLY WANTED" an elliptical workout machine about 5 years ago and I'm pretty sure she's clocked about 1 hr. on the damn thing in all that time.
Luckily it didn't need any special mounting as it just sits on the floor in the man cave/workout area-----and it truly just sits there, unused, unloved and gathering dust.
Posted on 5/27/22 at 3:16 pm to Wraytex
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Why not add surface mounted horizontal 2x4s lag screwed into the studs you can access and paint them, then remove and fill and paint the lag holes when you're done with the machine?
Wife isn’t going to go for that. I want to make it look the best possible because she convinced me to drop my gym membership and use this thing so it will be here for the long haul
Posted on 5/27/22 at 4:48 pm to thadcastle
More of a pain in the arse than less aesthetic options.
Posted on 5/27/22 at 4:57 pm to thadcastle
More time will be spent assembling and installing equipment than using it
Posted on 5/27/22 at 5:05 pm to thadcastle
You're being rather difficult, thad.
I agree with using blocking like another poster mentioned instead of full height studs.
Does the wall behind the equipment have to be finished or will it be covered by the equipment?
I agree with using blocking like another poster mentioned instead of full height studs.
Does the wall behind the equipment have to be finished or will it be covered by the equipment?
Posted on 5/27/22 at 5:30 pm to Hermit Crab
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Shouldn't be too hard for a half competent handy man to get done in an hour or two.
Sure...
Cut the caulk and remove the base and crown.
Cut out the dry wall to the midpoint of the adjoining studs
Place the stud and toenail it hoping you don't have insulation on an exterior wall or plumbing/wiring to deal with.
Replace the drywall remembering to surform the new edges to take the mud and screw it in
Tape and mud the joints
Float the joints
Sand the joints
Texture the joint blending it in then sanding it
Prime the section
Paint the section blending it in
Replace the trim
Putty and caulk the trim
Touch up the trim and wall paint
No way that can be done correctly in two hours.
Posted on 5/27/22 at 5:59 pm to thadcastle
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Wife isn’t going to go for that.
Well you don't have to slap a bare 2x4 on the wall and call it a day.
You can if you wish, purty it up. sand/smooth it, paint or stain or whatever. Hell you can probably even box around it to have it blend in better. I'm sure the equipment will cover most of the bracing anyway.
IF you don't have a lot experience doing finishing work for drywall, my guess that the seams where you cut out the drywall will probably be just as noticeable anyway.
Posted on 5/27/22 at 6:03 pm to thadcastle
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Wife isn’t going to go for that. I want to make it look the best possible
a couple of 2x4s across some studs to mount it will be invisible if painted to match the wall color.
plus the equipt will hide most of it from being noticed
dont over think this and dont go opening up walls for it or you will regret it
Posted on 5/27/22 at 8:26 pm to keakar
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dont go opening up walls for it or you will regret it
Posted on 5/27/22 at 8:46 pm to thadcastle
If I were in your situation, I'd cut a large section of drywall out wherever you need to mount the equipment. I'd probably cut and mount a piece of 2x6 or bigger inbetween the studs (horizontally) where I needed it. I'd then attempt to put the sheetrock back in the hole, tape and float (poorly), spray some can texture on it and paint.
Then I'd realize that I hate drywall work and pay a handyman a few hundred bucks to do it better.
Then I'd realize that I hate drywall work and pay a handyman a few hundred bucks to do it better.
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