Building frame for wardrobe

[gingernugget]

Hi,

We're looking to build a frame out from the wall to create a built in sliding door wardrobe. Most of the frame will be running in the same direction as the floor and ceiling joists so I'm unsure of the best way to attach the top support beam. It's unlikely that there will be joists in the right location for this.

Do we basically have to add noggins across the ceiling joists first and then attach the top frame top these, losing a bit of height off the interior of the wardrobe.

Any help appreciated.

Cheers

 

[KenGMac]

gingernugget, good evening.

If you can access the loft space? then

Mark out where your top support will be on the ceiling.

Drill or punch a hole in the ceiling, but remember this hole will have to be roughly central to the support, otherwise you will end up with a fill and Re-Dec of the ceiling?

Pop into the loft, and you should be able to locate the holes in the Plasterboard, or Lath and Plaster, that is where you fix the noggins, within the loft and you can fix the top support.

If the loft has been insulated, then removal of the Insulation PRIOR to the above will be required, then once the above has been completed replace the Insulation.

hope this gives some ideas?

Ken

 

[gingernugget]

Thanks for the quick reply. It's in the extension on our house which has a flat roof so no access from above. We are planning on skimming the ceiling though as it has light artex and we are adding down spot lights so need to cut it to install those.

Is my best bet then to remove part of the ceiling, add the noggins and then re board the area removed?

 

[KenGMac]

gingernugget, hi again.

Short answer is yes.

Locate the ceiling joists, suggest using a "Small magnet" that will locate the screws or nails holding the ceiling plasterboard in place.

Cut the Plasterboard out, BUT you will need to enlarge the opening to allow for noggin support to the cut edges of the Plasterboard.

Insert THREE noggins and re-board, skim and Re-Decorate.

job done?

Ken

 

[gingernugget]

Ok. Thanks for the advice.

 

[foxhole]

You are making a simple job complicated, you don't need to fix to ceiling, just attach to the top edge of the framing board.

sliding doors

• foxhole
• 8 Sep 2009
• 19

 

[gingernugget]

The section above the doors that will hold plasterboard needs to hold to the ceiling.

 

[foxhole]

The section above the doors that will hold plasterboard needs to hold to the ceiling.

Sorry does not, can be fixed to top of frame, my top is mdf and is not secured to the ceiling.