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bjtheman1
09-09-2008, 07:23 PM
I'm going to build a platform for my theater room to have one set of my home theater recliners on. What type of wood would be best for this, I'm thinking it'd have to be able to support about 600+lbs.
Any pointers, I've never done anything like this before...this is gonna be fun! :eek:
4.0x3.48
09-09-2008, 07:39 PM
yellow pine

What dimensions? You going to cover it with carpet?
bjtheman1
09-09-2008, 08:34 PM
yellow pine

What dimensions? You going to cover it with carpet?

Estimate:
H-about 12-18inches
L-about 110 inches
W- about 7-75 inches

And yes, going to carpet it
Sgt Beavis
09-09-2008, 08:52 PM
I think 2x6s can be used for the support structure. 3/4" tongue and groove plywood for the decking.
4.0x3.48
09-09-2008, 09:06 PM
Yea I would use yellow pine for the frame, and 3/4 plywood for he decking. Should be a fun couple hour project. Then just put some nice carpet on it and it will be solid. We've built dozens of skateboard and bike ramps in my younger, more reckless days. You might think about putting some sound deadening material either in or over the platform so it wont sound hollow.
Vertnut
09-09-2008, 10:04 PM
I would go with the engineered beams. They are structuraly stronger than a 2x12, but lighter, straighter, and won't warp over time.
inline 6
09-09-2008, 10:08 PM
frame it and skin it with ply.
4.0x3.48
09-09-2008, 10:14 PM
I would go with the engineered beams. They are structuraly stronger than a 2x12, but lighter, straighter, and won't warp over time.

Thats some good shit there. A bit overkill for a short platform that is sitting on the ground inside a home theater, and covered with carpet IMO.
johnny1999
09-09-2008, 10:26 PM
Post some pics of your build. I need to do the same thing and would like to see your work.
bullet
09-09-2008, 10:36 PM
Make sure you use liquid nails on the joists before you put the plywood on top so you do not have any squeaks.
Sgt Beavis
09-10-2008, 09:47 AM
I would go with the engineered beams. They are structuraly stronger than a 2x12, but lighter, straighter, and won't warp over time.

A very good point. You also get the added benefit that it won't creak over time like regular 2x* lumber will.
Vertnut
09-10-2008, 10:37 AM
A very good point. You also get the added benefit that it won't creak over time like regular 2x* lumber will.
That was more my point. You can put as many of those "theater chairs" you want on it. Those things are pretty damn heavy (the ones that are in "three's"), and if there are two rows of them (front and rear), with bodies in them, we're talking some weight.