#Media room platform plus#

1’s and 0’s) to be communicated, usually via the internet. They are packaged into ‘digital format’ (i.e. If you like this, check out how we finished the theater room with our starlight fibre optic ceiling.Digital media are forms of communication that can be stored and communicated via computers.

Lastly, make sure you clean up any glue stains – construction glue is a pain to clean after it cures if you are messy.

Repeat steps 2 through 6 for each additional layer of your platform.

This gap will be covered with your second step risers anyways. I cut mine leaving about 1/8″ space between the next riser to account for potential expansion.

Once you complete your entire first step, unless you have perfect dimensions, chances are you will need to rip the width of a few boards down to size.

When you get to the end of each row, take the cutoff as the starting piece for your next.

No need to glue these down as the locks bind all the boards together. This stuff is pretty easy to work with as each piece locks into the previous like a puzzle. Lay the planks down on your first step, using the nosing as a guide.Once you check everything for square, go ahead and mount the track, construction glue, and nails to ensure a strong bind. Most nosing will also include a plastic strip that you can fasten to the floor and lock it into. You’ll notice by cutting the end of your riser board flat, you’ve created a ledge for the nosing to sit on in conjunction with the base. With your riser set, you can now lay your first nosing along the edge of your step.I didn’t take photos as I was doing the project so here is a visual of the nosing. If you are building on finished flooring, normal lumber is fine. If you are building on concrete, the lower frame that comes in contact with the floor should be treated to prevent rot. Hence the total platform height would be 11″ off the ground (again, don’t add the plywood and laminate to second step since they were already added to the first step). I used 2×4’s for the second step, so the total rise was 3.5″. Since I used 2×6’s, the height of my first step was 5.5″ (frame) + 1.5″ (plywood) + 1/2″ (Laminate) = 7 1/2″ high. So if you are buying 2×4’s, the actual dimensions are 1.5″x3.5″. Of course, if you are new to building, it needs to be said that lumber comes half an inch thinner than listed. For our setup, we went with a 2 step platform – leading with a dramatic step up followed by a softer one to my seating area. Your second step, will match the exact width of your framing choice (Don’t add the plywood and flooring height to the second step and beyond since these are already accounted for from the previous step).ĭetermine the rise of each step that suits your needs.

#Media room platform plus#

Your first step off the ground (rise) will be the width of your framing plus the 1.5″ plywood layer and finally, the height of your flooring. In summary, each level will consist of a frame layered with 2 sheets of 3/4″ plywood (1.5″ total). Either way, the premise of the build remains the same. I find squares to be easy to work with and much easier to furnish. Obviously the simpler the design, the easier it is to put together. My best advice is to plan your space first as these platforms will definitely become staples to your home. Building a platform is way easier than it looks, and surprisingly cheap! 90% of this build went to laminate flooring. If you have the space, why not add layers to the game.