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