How to take down a wall?
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First thing is to find out if the wall is a load bearing wall, then go from there.
True! You will need to determine if the wall is load bearing or not. If it is load bearing you will need a structural engineer to properly size a beam to take up the load. If its not load bearing you can start by removing the drywall first. Any electrical and/or plumbing will need to be rerouted. Then remove the studs and go from there. Clean up the area as you do the demo.
start recruting help. some one in construction. you will need to know if a wall is load bearing or not. some renovations can cost you money when you go to sell. a realtor can help you there..it may benefit you to keep the bedrooms when you go to sell.
First step would be to find out if that wall is a load-bearing wall. If not and if the wall is sheetrock, punch a hole in the wall and start pulling away the sheetrock. Make sure to wear gloves and a mask. You don't want to breathe the dust. Once the studs and wiring are exposed you can look and see what steps you will need to take next.
Please make sure that you do not have weight bearing walls. If you do you will need to put in support for the ceiling. You can do this by placing beams across the room. Best to ask a contractor first, the contractor might be able to do the support work at a reasonable cost. We did the same thing between our living room and small kitchen area but had to put in a large beam to bear the weight, this was supported with extra vertical 4X6 boards and the beam was also tied in using the attic area. Consultations are usually free, make sure that the person is licensed and if you have them do the work that they have good liability insurance. Call your states Licensing board to check the information.
First find out if it's a load bearing wall.
Videos on how to determine a load bearing wall: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+determine+if+a+wall+is+load+bearing+video
Videos on how too.... https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+join+two+bedrooms+to+one
Make sure none of the walls are supporting walls 1st. Then just start removing them. Be careful of electrical wires etc.
Call in a specialist to make sure you are not messing with a load bearing wall first of all.
To remove walls, to make an opening in a wall, or to enlarge an existing opening (such as a closet or doorway) in order to effectively cut straight lines in the drywall (sheetrock) you will need an electric reciprocating saw. These tools are Not light, and they get heavier as you are trying to hold on to it and cut at a height above your head. Along with the drywall, you will eventually need to cut away at the lumber (2x4's) inside the wall.
So far no one has commented on the chance of their also being plumbing lines in between the drywall. If you want the space to be totally open, the lines will also have to be moved. This is not a simply job by any regard.
It is possible to make two former small bedrooms into one larger one by "taking out the wall" in between, however, there are many considerations that may involve many different trades people, so make sure all is clear to go first,and that your budget can afford the finishing costs, before you start tearing anything apart.
Ya...I had that thought as well. Moved for a better job.
It costs a few $ for an expert's advice, but it will cost you so much more if you don't, and the wall is load bearing. Internet searches are good, but some things are better left to the experts.
Thanks so much for all the answers. Now to get busy! :)
First check if that is not a wall that should not be removed . What is your wall made out of ?