So after 15+ years of dreaming it... I am building it! (1 Viewer)

[Chris Maynard]

Hello Everyone! Long time no see/talk!
There is sheetrock dust EVERYWHERE in my house!
Basically our main downstairs hallway and formal dining area had 20' + ceilings. (all the way to the second story ceiling)
I always thought it was a waste of space and inefficient. So the day I bought the house I knew I would build a home theater in that space.
4 1/2 years later I finally lined up a contractor, pulled permits and here we go.
What a flipping mess.
Room before:

The demo started: Day 1

Day 2:

Day 3:

Electrical tomorrow and low voltage this weekend! I am pumped!

 

[Walter Kittel]

Chris Maynard - Seems like I remember that name.
Welcome back to the HTF. Best of luck with your project.
- Walter.

 

[Steve Tannehill]

Looking good! It's also good to see you back at HTF!

 

[Chris Maynard]

Chris Maynard - Seems like I remember that name.
Welcome back to the HTF. Best of luck with your project.
- Walter.

I spent an hour or two here.
Hey Walter!

 

[Chris Maynard]

Looking good! It's also good to see you back at HTF!

Hey Steve!
I have have the projector sitting in its box and now time to order the screen. I will keep the thread updated with the progress. Contractor told me it will be done in [Money Pit] Two Weeks..[/Money Pit]

 

[Bobofbone]

Looks like a good start. One thing I've found from previous construction projects and contractors: For the real schedule, take the time they estimate, add 50% and expect things to run late. I not trying to be derogitory-just about all the contractors I've worked with in the past did, at worst, a good job (except 1) and I think the last group I've worked with did great. It's just my way of avoiding disappointments over time lines. I should also mention that, one time, I had a contractor that was done (with a house) 2 days before his projected date, so it happens.
What will the layout of your space be?

 

[Chris Maynard]

Looks like a good start. One thing I've found from previous construction projects and contractors: For the real schedule, take the time they estimate, add 50% and expect things to run late. I not trying to be derogitory-just about all the contractors I've worked with in the past did, at worst, a good job (except 1) and I think the last group I've worked with did great. It's just my way of avoiding disappointments over time lines. I should also mention that, one time, I had a contractor that was done (with a house) 2 days before his projected date, so it happens.
What will the layout of your space be?

My contractor is very on-top-of-it. My previous experience with other contractors was horrible. Everything so far is early, under-budget and good quality.
The room is 19' x 13'

 

[Bobofbone]

Sounds like a good start. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

 

[RickER]

Looks nice. Love the pics!
We just moved into a new house. It has a huge 2 story entrance, but no second story. Just open space at the front of the house like you have.
Anyway...
I put my theater in one of our spare rooms...it works.
Looking forward to seeing the progress, and thanks for sharing!

 

[Chris Maynard]

Electrical will finish on Monday. Framing inspection Tuesday and sheetrock Wednesday.
Dining area

Downstairs hallway

Entry way to my theater

A view into the room that will soon be closed..

Moving right along!

 

[Chris Maynard]

Looks nice. Love the pics!
We just moved into a new house. It has a huge 2 story entrance, but no second story. Just open space at the front of the house like you have.
Anyway...
I put my theater in one of our spare rooms...it works.
Looking forward to seeing the progress, and thanks for sharing!

Thanks! I am very pleased on how things are turning out. I have been staring at that open space for over 4 years. It is nice to visualize it while standing in it now!

 

[Brian Dobbs]

cool. keep us updated with pics.

 

[Chris Maynard]

Framing - DONE
Low voltage - DONE
Electrical - DONE
Framing Inspection - DONE
Insulation - DONE
Tomorrow sheetrock!

So far we are meeting schedule 100%.

 

[Steve Tannehill]

You're making great progress! You'll be enjoying your home theater before you know it!

 

[Chris Maynard]

You're making great progress! You'll be enjoying your home theater before you know it!

Flooring goes in on the 13th. That is the last step. After that it will be putting in the equipment. I will have the projector and screen in prior to flooring.
The plan is to have it all dialed in by the 18th. :tu:

 

[ace peterson]

Hello Chris! Nice to see you again! Along with your entire project, I'm especially looking forward to seeing how your entryway turns out! Good luck and thanks for posting your progress. Ace

 

[Bobofbone]

Suggestion about your screen: If it is DIY, make sure you have enough space to bring it into the room if you assemble it somewhere else. Mine had outside dimensions of 126"x54", and I found it a tight fit manuvering throught the hall and past the furniture that had already been delivered. If it's large and it's a fixed size, it may be easier to assemble it in the room before bringing anything in.

 

[Mike Frezon]

Chris!
Welcome home!

Congrats on the project...and the good progress towards completion.

I'm not sure I'll ever get past the "dreaming it" stage...

 

[TonyD]

Wow 3 and a half years. Where ya bin.

 

[Chris Maynard]

Moving right along...
Dining Room

Downstairs Hallway

The room...

Entry way and upstairs hall...

Rottweiler approved..