If you have a masonry wall, and want to finish it off with drywall, then here is a simple step by step process to add furring strips. Originally posted by Edgar Alan Pooh: quote:. I'm finishing my basement into a dedicated home theater and I have two questions: 1 Can I attach drywall directly to cinder-block or concrete? I never thought to use romex because I was afraid that it could still get damaged if I just strapped it to the block. It creates lumps that are a pain if attaching drywall later.
Today's Posts. Hello all, I asked an earlier question about whether or not to use expansion Old , PM - Thread Starter. It creates lumps that are a pain if attaching drywall later. Originally posted by duodecim: As for heat, you could consider running an electric baseboard heater in there since you have a perfect chance to wire everything at this point.
