DIY Frequently Asked Questions - please look here first

[inzaman]

This is the official AV Forums DIY FAQ thread. If you have contributions to make please send me a PM and i will collate the information into the main FAQ. In addition if you find any old threads which you think are essential reading please reply with their details (preferably a link) so we can include them in the list. I will then start to incorportate those into one thread so we have a neat and tidy area of essential links and answers. Thanks

FAQ Index

General Information
The DIY forum is mainly for Home Cinema Room self build projects and help and assistance with those. It does however include other DIY related items, examples are chasing walls, mounting FP displays, and speakers etc. It does not cover general queries or advice on particular a/v equipment etc, for help on anything specific like that please post in the relevant section of the forums as opposed to this area.

For those having trouble loading pictures then this tool should help.


Members offering their services
Various members have offered their services here


DIY suppliers
Various DIY suppliers can be found here


Detailed Floating Shelves Thread
A thread detailing how to create floating shelves can be found here


Members HC conversions
Various links to various forum members conversions. These threads should give you some idea as to the type of work and effort involved in a successful conversion, but as i am sure you will agree the end results are worth it.

Garage Conversions
John59's garage conversion from start to finish
Martian1's garage conversion
Merlin41's garage conversion
Sirata's Shed conversion


Extensions
Dobbins extension from start to finish


Cellar Conversions
Inzaman's cavity drainage membrane system
Moviemike's cement based render conversion

Room Conversions
EViLDONKEY's room conversion
heliplots room conversion using blender software for the initial layout


False and Floating Wall Installs
Xstyles plasma install
Grooves floating wall install
Richard Plumb's floating wall


Completed Projects Showcase
You've put the effort in and are pleased with result so why not showcase the completed article in this section of the forums

Are there any other type conversions you think we need to link to? i.e. chasing walls, electrics (although we need to be careful due to Part P?) Cheers.