# 45 Sheets. 16 trades.

> Each Sheet is one page for the whole job: the drawing, every piece counted with the math shown, the tools, the steps in order, the code notes for your state or province, and an honest DIY or hire-a-pro stamp. Each one below has a worked example; open it in the app for your own sizes.

## Carpentry & framing

- **[Build an interior wall](https://studsheet.com/sheets/wall)** (DIY OK): Frame a non-load-bearing partition, hang drywall, tape and mud. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/wall).
- **[Install baseboard and trim](https://studsheet.com/sheets/trim)** (DIY OK): Baseboard, shoe, door casing and crown for a room: lengths that fit your walls, coped and mitered corners, nails, caulk and paint. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/trim).
- **[Closet shelving](https://studsheet.com/sheets/shelves)** (DIY OK): Wire or wood shelves for a reach-in or walk-in closet: shelf lengths that fit, rods, brackets on studs, and the anchors for the rest. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/shelves).
- **[Build interior or basement stairs](https://studsheet.com/sheets/istairs)** (PRO STEP): Stringers, treads, risers, skirt boards and a handrail for a straight run or one with a landing — laid out to the code’s rise, run and headroom. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/istairs).
- **[Build a storage shed](https://studsheet.com/sheets/shed)** (DIY OK): A stick-built gable or lean-to shed: foundation, floor, wall framing, rafters, sheathing, siding, roofing, doors — every board counted, with the permit size limits where you live. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/shed).
- **[Build a media wall](https://studsheet.com/sheets/mediawall)** (DIY OK): A framed false wall for the TV: studs, drywall, niches, a recessed TV panel and LED strips, with the steps and a front elevation. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/mediawall).

For contractors: [Carpentry and framing](https://studsheet.com/trades/carpentry).

## Concrete & masonry

- **[Build a garden or retaining wall](https://studsheet.com/sheets/retaining)** (DIY OK): Stack a block wall up to 4 ft: base, drainage, courses, caps. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/retaining).
- **[Concrete slab or footings](https://studsheet.com/sheets/concrete)** (PRO STEP): Bags or ready-mix yards, gravel base, rebar or mesh and forms for a slab, a pad or footings. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/concrete).
- **[Pour concrete steps (brick or stone facing optional)](https://studsheet.com/sheets/concretesteps)** (PRO STEP): Forms, base, concrete (bags or a truck), rebar and the finish for a set of outdoor steps and their landing — with the frost and handrail rules where you live. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/concretesteps).
- **[Build a paver patio](https://studsheet.com/sheets/pavers)** (DIY OK): Excavation, compacted gravel base, 1″ of bedding sand, pavers, edge restraint and polymeric sand for a patio or walk — counted in bags or by the yard. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/pavers).

For contractors: [Landscaping and hardscaping](https://studsheet.com/trades/landscaping), [Concrete and masonry](https://studsheet.com/trades/concrete).

## Decks, fences & railings

- **[Build deck or porch stairs](https://studsheet.com/sheets/stairs)** (DIY OK): Lay out and cut stringers, treads, risers and the landing — to code. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/stairs).
- **[Deck or balcony](https://studsheet.com/sheets/deck)** (DIY OK): Footings, posts, beams, joists and decking for a deck, or a balcony on posts, with the railing it needs. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/deck).
- **[Railings and guards](https://studsheet.com/sheets/railing)** (DIY OK): Wood, aluminum, steel, glass or cable railings for decks, balconies, porches and stairs: posts, panels, hardware and the height rules. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/railing).
- **[Fence](https://studsheet.com/sheets/fence)** (DIY OK): Posts, rails, pickets or panels, concrete and gate hardware for a wood, vinyl or aluminum fence. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/fence).
- **[Build a raised garden bed](https://studsheet.com/sheets/garden)** (DIY OK): Boards cut from the fewest pieces, corner posts, screws, a liner against weeds or gophers, and the soil by the bag or by the yard. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/garden).

For contractors: [Decks and fences](https://studsheet.com/trades/decks-fences), [Landscaping and hardscaping](https://studsheet.com/trades/landscaping).

## Painting

- **[Paint a room](https://studsheet.com/sheets/paint)** (DIY OK): Prep, primer, paint and supplies — walls, ceiling, trim and doors. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/paint).
- **[Paint the outside of a house](https://studsheet.com/sheets/extpaint)** (PRO STEP): Siding, trim, doors and shutters: gallons, primer, caulk and ladders, with lead-safe rules for older homes. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/extpaint).
- **[Paint kitchen cabinets](https://studsheet.com/sheets/cabinets)** (DIY OK): Doors, drawer fronts and boxes counted into square feet: degreaser, sanding, bonding primer, cabinet enamel, rollers or a sprayer, and the days it takes. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/cabinets).
- **[Stain or seal a deck or fence](https://studsheet.com/sheets/stain)** (DIY OK): Cleaner, brightener or stripper, stain or sealer by the gallon for your deck, railings, stairs and fence — first and second coats counted the way the cans say. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/stain).

For contractors: [Painting](https://studsheet.com/trades/painting).

## Flooring & tile

- **[Carpet a room](https://studsheet.com/sheets/carpet)** (DIY OK): Tack strip, pad, seams and stretching — the full stretch-in install. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/carpet).
- **[Install vinyl plank flooring](https://studsheet.com/sheets/lvp)** (DIY OK): Click-together LVP: boxes, trim, transitions and the gaps that matter. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/lvp).
- **[Tile a floor](https://studsheet.com/sheets/tile)** (DIY OK): Backer, thinset, tile and grout sized to your tile — bathroom, kitchen or entry, with the toilet reset when there is one. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/tile).
- **[Hardwood and laminate floors](https://studsheet.com/sheets/woodfloor)** (DIY OK): Install solid or engineered hardwood or laminate, or sand and refinish an old wood floor. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/woodfloor).
- **[Tile a kitchen backsplash](https://studsheet.com/sheets/backsplash)** (DIY OK): Tile, adhesive, grout, edge trim and outlet extenders for the wall between the counter and the cabinets, counted from the run and height. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/backsplash).
- **[Tile a shower or tub surround](https://studsheet.com/sheets/shower)** (DIY OK): Backer board, waterproofing, tile, thinset and grout for a tub surround or a walk-in shower — every seam, corner and pipe sealed. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/shower).
- **[Carpet stairs](https://studsheet.com/sheets/carpetstairs)** (DIY OK): Carpet, pad and tack strip cut step by step — waterfall or wrapped (Hollywood) — with the pile running down the stairs and the landing included. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/carpetstairs).

For contractors: [Flooring](https://studsheet.com/trades/flooring), [Tile](https://studsheet.com/trades/tile).

## General contracting

- **[Finish a basement](https://studsheet.com/sheets/basement)** (PRO STEP): Foam, framing, drywall, a drop ceiling and the floor — in the order the inspector wants it. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/basement).
- **[Addition shell](https://studsheet.com/sheets/addition)** (PRO STEP, full Sheet for pros): For builders: the takeoff for a room addition — excavation, foundation, framing, roof, windows, siding, insulation by zone and drywall, with the permits and inspections. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/addition).
- **[Mount a TV](https://studsheet.com/sheets/tv)** (DIY OK): The right mount for your TV and wall, where to put it, what holds it (studs, toggles or masonry anchors) and how to hide the cables. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/tv).
- **[Re-caulk a tub, shower or sink](https://studsheet.com/sheets/caulk)** (DIY OK): Old caulk out, mildew killed, backer rod where the gap is wide, and the right silicone — with tubes counted from the joints you have. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/caulk).

For contractors: [Remodeling and additions](https://studsheet.com/trades/remodeling), [Handyman](https://studsheet.com/trades/handyman).

## Drywall

- **[Hang and finish drywall](https://studsheet.com/sheets/drywall)** (DIY OK): Sheets, screws, tape, compound and corner bead for walls and ceilings, finished to the level you want. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/drywall).
- **[Patch a hole in drywall](https://studsheet.com/sheets/patch)** (DIY OK): Spackle, patches, compound and primer for nail holes, dents, doorknob holes and bigger cut-outs, and how to make them disappear under paint. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/patch).

For contractors: [Drywall](https://studsheet.com/trades/drywall), [Handyman](https://studsheet.com/trades/handyman).

## Roofing & siding

- **[Shingle roof](https://studsheet.com/sheets/roofing)** (PRO STEP): Squares, bundles, underlayment, ice barrier, drip edge, flashing, vents and nails for an asphalt shingle roof. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/roofing).
- **[Install or replace siding](https://studsheet.com/sheets/siding)** (PRO STEP): Squares of vinyl, fiber-cement or engineered-wood lap siding for your house, with house wrap, starter, J-channel, corners, trim and nails — from the same answers as the exterior paint Sheet. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/siding).
- **[Gutters and downspouts](https://studsheet.com/sheets/gutters)** (DIY OK): Gutter size, downspouts sized to the roof they drain, hangers, corners, end caps, outlets, elbows and extensions — sectional for DIY or seamless by the foot. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/gutters).

For contractors: [Roofing, siding and gutters](https://studsheet.com/trades/roofing).

## Electrical

- **[Circuits and wiring runs](https://studsheet.com/sheets/circuits)** (PRO JOB, full Sheet for pros): For electricians: cable by gauge, boxes, devices, breakers and the permit for new circuits. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/circuits).
- **[Panel or service upgrade](https://studsheet.com/sheets/panel)** (PRO JOB, full Sheet for pros): For electricians: panel, breakers, service cable, grounding, and the utility and permit steps. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/panel).

For contractors: [Electrical](https://studsheet.com/trades/electrical).

## Plumbing

- **[Plumbing rough-in](https://studsheet.com/sheets/plumbing)** (PRO JOB, full Sheet for pros): For plumbers: supply and drain pipe by size, fittings, valves and vents for the fixtures you are adding. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/plumbing).
- **[Water heater replacement](https://studsheet.com/sheets/waterheater)** (PRO JOB, full Sheet for pros): For plumbers: tank or tankless, venting, expansion tank, relief line, connections and the permit. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/waterheater).
- **[Replace a toilet](https://studsheet.com/sheets/toilet)** (DIY OK): Measure the rough-in, pick a toilet that fits, and swap it with a new seal, bolts and supply line — plus what to do about a broken flange. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/toilet).
- **[Replace a bathroom vanity](https://studsheet.com/sheets/vanity)** (DIY OK): A vanity that fits the space and the pipes, its top and faucet, new supply lines, trap, shims and sealant — swapped in an afternoon. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/vanity).
- **[Replace a faucet](https://studsheet.com/sheets/faucet)** (DIY OK): A kitchen or bathroom faucet that fits your sink’s holes, new supply lines, the right sealant, and a leak check — or a cartridge for a drip. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/faucet).

For contractors: [Plumbing](https://studsheet.com/trades/plumbing), [Handyman](https://studsheet.com/trades/handyman).

## HVAC

- **[Heating and cooling sizing](https://studsheet.com/sheets/hvac)** (PRO JOB, full Sheet for pros): For HVAC pros: a rough load by area and climate zone, equipment size, ducts, registers and line sets. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/hvac).

For contractors: [HVAC](https://studsheet.com/trades/hvac).

## Windows & doors

- **[Hang an interior door](https://studsheet.com/sheets/door)** (DIY OK): A prehung door set plumb and square in its opening: the right size and swing, shims, nails, casing, a knob and the paint. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/door).

For contractors: [Carpentry and framing](https://studsheet.com/trades/carpentry).

## Metal & glass

- **[Steel or spiral stairs](https://studsheet.com/sheets/steelstairs)** (PRO STEP): A spiral or modular stair kit sized to your floor-to-floor height and opening — or what a fabricated steel stair involves — with the code checks for width, rise and headroom. [Open it in the app](https://app.studsheet.com/p/steelstairs).

For contractors: [Iron and metal railings](https://studsheet.com/trades/railings).

## Next

New Sheets come from what contractors and searches ask for: shower glass, storefront glass and iron gates first. For anything no Sheet covers, contractors sketch and price it on the job.

## The stamps

| Stamp | What it means |
|---|---|
| **DIY OK** | You can do this. |
| **PRO STEP** | Do it yourself, with a pro for one step. |
| **PRO JOB** | Hire it out. Homeowners get what’s involved and quotes; pros get the full Sheet. |