New HT Construction (1 Viewer)

[Scott A. Pope]

A few pics available of Media Room prepped for paint, HT is a mess right now as it is undergoing paint touch up...

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I do have a pic of the new riser, or third row of seating (black leather loveseat)

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Hopefully I will have more pics soon of painted, completed rooms. I did get the sconce lights installed in the HT on the front two columns but I can't get good pics at the moment.

Most of the action is happening outside at the moment with concrete being formed and poured.

Stay tuned...

 

[TonyD]

scott it looks like you have something called airstop on before the shhetrock.

could you give some info on that including how and in what way you installed it.ie. before sheetrock i, in between shrock.
thanks.

 

[Scott A. Pope]

TonyD,

Well, I wish I had something incredibly intelligent to offer on that topic... truth is, the AirStop may have been a mistake. The construction workers thought they were doing me a big favor by using the left over material to wrap my room and so did I at the time. My father (an engineer) saw it in my pics after the fact and had a cow. He is concerned that having the material on both exterior and interior of any one wall could cause moisture to become trapped in the wall. It may or may not ever be an issue but all the same I do not suggest anyone cover both sides of a wall without researching the issue. It's too late for me, hopefully all will be fine.

I thought at the time it might help with sound pressure as no air can pass through the material. I also thought that it would add an additional layer of insulation quality to the two rooms.

We shall see.

 

[Scott A. Pope]

Here is some more progress, things move much slower at this stage...

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I still insist that the HT is not as red as it seems in the pics, no idea why it comes out this way in the pics. It's actually a true burgundy.

Anyway, things are rocking along. I need the electrician to come back and install 3 more recessed lights, all of my rope lighting and swap out a few white outlets for black ones. After that, carpet... I am having difficulties picking out the right carpet. Nothing is grabbing just yet.

Outside... yes, I now am the proud owner of 9k worth of concrete... no more mud in the drive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was unable to take pics, it's doing that rain thing again :frowning: .

Oh, almost forgot... I received my signs from Showcase Signs, a HTF sponsor. I will say, without a doubt, I have never, ever been so impressed in my life! These are absolutely fantastic! If your HT does not have a Showcase Signs product you are simply not complete. Just magnificent.

Stay tuned...

 

[TonyWright]

I must say, I am inspired. I want to build a new house just so I can put in a theater room. Your room is simply outstanding.

Great work!!!

 

[Scott A. Pope]

Thanks Tony, I can't wait to finish. I feel like a little kid on Christmas Eve!

 

[Parker Clack]

Scott:

Your HT and house are looking great. I bet you are having a great time.

 

[Foster Gullett]

Scott,
The theater is looking great. One question though, when will the speakers, projector, electronics be put into the theater? Also, what kind of control system do you plan to use to control it all?

 

[Scott A. Pope]

Thanks Parker, I'm ready to see the end of the project on the horizon, then it will be fun!

Foster... I am approximately 2 weeks away from electronics. I will not allow the toys to be brought in until I am absolutely sure that all the paint touch up, sheetrock repair, trim work, etc. is finalized. It might even go 3 weeks depending on everyone's schedules. I am an oak when it comes to self discipline. There will be no jumping the gun.

As far as control goes(funny word, control), I will be utilizing a 6 zone Lutron Graphic Eye and remote duties will be initialized by a Home Theater Master MX-3000 touchscreen remote. Relay duties will be processed via a
Xantech IR Kit.

Here's a pic of the remote...

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Here a pic or two of my new concrete outside, still a mess but getting better!

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[Nick P]

Hey Scott,

If you have a chance, could you post a pic or two of the finished signs? I didn't get a chance to photograph them before I sent them to you.

 

[Scott A. Pope]

Nick,

Be glad to do that, will do it some time this weekend. Any special way you would like me take them?

I love the signs!!!!!!!!!!!

Scott

 

[Nick P]

Nah, just try to make the pictures look better than my poor attemps!

 

[Parker Clack]

Scott:

Nick just wants them to look better than your HT. That's not asking for much. (He does make some greating looking signs doesn't he!). Just so you know he makes the ones for SVS too so when you get one of their subs you can get one of his signs for it too.

BTW, I have to ask. What is the color of the exterior to your house? In some of the pictures it looks light tan, in others pink and yet in others white. Inquiring minds want to know. (That would be my wife)

I think you are a wise man in keeping your electronics out of the house until all the dust settles (so to speak) in the room.

Nice looking remote too.

Parker

 

[Nick P]

Ron Stimpson and I are working on a personalized version of the SVS plaque so stay tuned...

 

[Parker Clack]

Nick:

Cool...I look forward to seeing one.

 

[Jean-PierreP]

Scott, I just wanted to say that your project makes me dream, literally. As I read more and more on these forums, I get ever more eager to be able to start my own project, which is, sadly, a few years away still (almost done with my studies, but university does take some time hehe). Reading these reports on your current project is also letting me learn a lot of stuff I did not know about prior to checking these boards.

So, as a newbie fan, I thank you for the entertaining posts you make. Cant wait to see the finished room!

 

[Scott A. Pope]

Jean-PierreP,

Thank you for your kind words. It has been my pleasure to share this experience with all who are interested.

Home Theater is about entertainment and about appreciation. It is about the pleasure we receive when our senses are stimulated by sound, vision and the movement of the sir that surrounds us. It is also about escape, a temporary haven in which we forget the days troubles, if not but breifly. Life offers a higher quality for those who are able to find relaxation and tranquility in intermittant spells. For myself, this quest is fulfilled every time I slip into my seat and become lost in the creations of others. No doubt others share my secret... and so this forum was born.

Now, those profound words complete, I offer the following... never, ever let anyone talk you into remodeling your home while you are still living in it!!!!!!!!!!!! I have objects stuck to my socks that I can not even identify! There is a sticky substance in the hall that we are all afraid of and nothing, but nothing is safe from the evil layer of dust that coats all things like the smog in L.A. Recently it has become quite customary in our home to locate items by stepping on them, usually followed by curse words. Tack strips have become an unexpected joy during 2:47 am journeys to restrooms. Also a new pleasantry is finding the fine imported lager you purchased the prior day consumed and structures erected from the cans in various locations around the dwelling... all curtousy of the work crews that you ,in fact, employ.

So you see, Home Theater is much like a diamond... multi faceted, beautiful, expensive, elusive, but most of all... it's just plane old fun.

Rope lights tomorrow, hell or high water. Pics to be posted for all to cherish.

(okay, in all seriousness, I just finished The Last Samurai... I think some of it rubbed off... where's my damn sword...)

 

[Scott A. Pope]

Sorry Parker, I almost missed your post!

The color of the house is "something taupe" (I can't remember the first word). Funny you should mention the color hue changes, one minute I think it's bage and then all of the sudden there's this pink thing going on...? I started to fuss, but after a glance at the commanding officer admiring the color I decided against it. After all, she never said a cross word about my Media Room or the Home Theater. All is fair in love, war and of course, marriage.

ps - found my sword, foot is now bandaged up nicely and the bleeding has almost stopped

 

[Will d s]

Just wait till you watch your first movie you will forget about all the pain and tribulations.

 

[Nick P]

Don't worry Parker, you'll be one of the first to see one.