DIY Home Theater Seating Riser Construction 🍿

In this video I show you how to build a simple home theater seating riser. This home theater platform is about 15" tall which will allow the back row to see over the front. It also has a recessed step for easy access.
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[@rogueengineer]

Written Tutorial: rogueengineer.com/diy-theater-riser-construction/

[@laurabrown1003]

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[@samueljack4466]

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[@SteveLeininger]

Thank you for the great video! I found this when looking up ideas for my other theater platform. Used your layout and crafted mine to fit my needs and it turned out great!

[@jordanster9804]

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[@squared80]

You should leave space between your riser and walls (don't connect them), and use a hole saw to create 'vents' in the sides and backs of the riser. Also, you do not want to create any isolated cavities if you can help it. By following these steps, you'll prevent a lot of low freq. sound issues in your riser.

[@Krystofar]

I built my platform using this spec. It came out great. Challenges were existing electrical boxes, adding LED strips to steps, and extending existing forced air heat vent. Material costs were around $600, but the labor was tough especially if you don't have a workshop/table where you can easily cut your wood to size. However, I bought a couple more tools, borrowed some, and we made it work. Thank you very much for your plans. We love it. I'd post a picture here if I could, but I don't see that option.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Brilliant way to make your theater room that much more awesome! Look forward to seeing how you finish this room.

[@rogueengineer]

YouCanMakeThisToo thanks brother

[@laurabrown1003]

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[@CorneliusFTW]

I respect the fact that you respond to questions with honest answers! I've really enjoyed watching your visions come to life. Keep it up!

[@rogueengineer]

John Cornelius thanks man. I do my best.

[@laurabrown1003]

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[@guineverem.8981]

Maybe your screen will be really low on the wall, but that's pretty high for a riser. Ours is 8" (same as commercial movie theater seating) which still gives the back row a really good "screen-center-even-with-eyes" experience, the sound is adjusted good for them too, and they see over the front seat just fine.

[@Johncollins219]

I thought the same thing

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Yep, I used basic 2x10s and nobody had trouble seeing from behind.

[@daisyxiong1903]

such an intelligent way to make an easy home theater plantform. It is also very practical.

[@allisonfields3108]

Thanks! I painted the top black and put 2 red bed skirts around the edge to match the red curtains around my screen and it looks great! I used the skirts because this wouldn't fit nicely in a corner and is visible from all sides, but it thankfully doesn't get in the way of anything. .

[@BusyDadsWorkshop]

Looking forward to see how this comes along. I am planning the same thing for our new house build! You are about 2yrs father down the process than I am!

[@rogueengineer]

BusyDadsWorkshop nice man! Can’t wait to see what you’ve got planned!

[@mikemeireis180]

Shouldn't you have run electrical ? Plug ins for electric recliners, ropelights, light sconce for the stair ?

[@rogueengineer]

We are going to put it in the walls since we have access to the back side of both walls. But this would be a great idea for others.

[@williambrown1172]

For anyone watching this, definately use the treated lumber with a concrete floor but don't neglect, as they did, using some form of vapor barrier below (or under) the mineral wool (sound-dampening material). They have created a wick for moisture, which basically undermines the benefit of the treated lumber for controlling leached moisture in that structure. While mold will have a hard time harvesting in the wool, the wicking effect will bridge the gap to the surfaces it will grow on very well. Yuck

[@realbryanc]

100% agree. Saw the pressure treated wood going in and thought ok they're doing this right. Then it jumps right to insulation going down onto bare concrete lol.

[@markseals9984]

Where does the vapor barrier go and what type is it, or what is the vapor barrier, I am about to build this riser.

[@Blackjackjk]

Hi! I realize this video is 5 years old. But if you were to add drawers to this would you make the foundation of treated timber around the drawer area and make those areas secured?

[@simonemarana5845]

Hi. I am from South pé América, and me and my wife, love your wife working togheter. Prety Nice your new and beautifull roon theather. With God'grace and if been alive, we Will buit it too, like yours. God bless your whole family. FROM Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil.

[@flashstar99]

Great detailed tutorial. Not a big deal given the small cost difference but all of these steps may not be required. 1. If your house is reasonably new there will be plastic sheeting under the concrete pad so no PT lumber should be required. 2. Subfloor glue is great but probably not necessary. Squeaks shouldn't happen if the flooring is thick enough and joist spacing close enough. Also 3. You can always build a subfloor with diagonal boards if you don't have a truck and don't want to pay for OSB delivery. 4. 15" is pretty tall for a platform. 5. You will save time by using a framing nailer. Just be careful!

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Great thank you very much buddy 👍🏼

[@jacek8308]

Putting roxul without gloves.. :) I respect.

[@EddiesEyez]

#Facts

[@THERODEYBUNCH]

Looks great

[@chriscomyns9718]

Thank you…

[@Fpcarrillo]

What is dimension of theatre room?

[@karenmcphail-bell667]

So u know where I can learn how to remove a home studio riser? So much is online on how to install, but I’d like to remove mine to convert into an art studio!

[@nickwaldron990]

Very nice, what are the dimensions of the riser besides the height?

[@jeremycody3963]

Can this be put on carpet

[@jslone80]

What are the dimensions of your theater room?

[@freddyg1210]

Awesome video!! Can't wait to see what else you do and how you will finish the room. I am about to start building my house and i'm gonna have a dedicated theater room. In your opinion, would you recommend I build the riser after they put in the Drywall or before? Thanks so much!

[@jc72085]

Thanks for the video! I made my own riser following your directions with slightly different specs. I did 2 levels of 2x6's. I wasn't satisfied with the height so I added an additional level of 2x4's. I saw your instagram post of the carpet you got from Home Depot, and I actually may end up using the same. Looks like you got the Lifeproof latice carpet, but I can't tell what color it is. Any chance you will post a walkthrough video of the theater room?

[@albertgamez8132]

How much would you charge to do this ? Or how much does something like this go for ?

[@nickeytaber6172]

Should I put metal corner round on the exposed corners to protect the carpet pad from the rough edges?

[@DUDETHEATER]

So cool that your wife is super involved 👌

[@alfreddmoore2078]

Did you finish? What's the finished project look like

[@TonELowq]

Cool vid! Thx :)

[@lpad321]

Is it necessary to put insulation on the bottom layer too?

[@earlc5990]

Joining to learn and build.

[@MelissaStarfall]

how many inches is the hight of the raise from the floor to top?

[@nicoletaber4601]

How did you trim it out with baseboard? Did you use a stair skirt?

[@smash72cutlass30]

Don’t listen to all the so called experts. It’s going to last way past your need for it. 20plus yrs if you didn’t use PT lumber. You basement floor looked like it’s never had a moisture problem. This is why people carpet or hardwood basements. Older homes yes use PT lumber anything built since the 90s with no water issues reg lumber will still last a very long time

[@ninomazzini1]

What about the hole under the riser after many years, I´m scared about that; I think that is better fill the complete hole with Sand.

[@daymanchatman3892]

What are the deminsions?

[@NobodyLikesyou.]

Adding sound proof insulation on the concrete floor does not do anything, . Unless you’re host in second floor platform .

[@paulharder407]

How big are your foundation walls? Curious to know the head room in the back row

[@rogueengineer]

The foundation walls are 10' but there is ducting above this ceiling so the height in this room is only about 8.5'. The height from the platform to the ceiling is a little over 7'

[@paulharder407]

@@rogueengineer how would you have tackled this project if your foundation wasn't a deep pour?

[@rogueengineer]

Paul Harder I probably would have just done a 7” riser.

[@clydedecker765]

Is it me or is that floor not level as in does it slope down from left to right? Anyway, its still gonna be a great space. BTW, are those electrical outlets in the wall?

[@rogueengineer]

It could be the angle of the shot. That platform is level. And I haven’t put electrical in yet. The boxes in the back were for AV wiring but I am going to relocate them.

[@clydedecker765]

@@rogueengineer I'm sure the platform is level - it just looked as if you had to compensate for an unlevel floor.

[@rogueengineer]

@@clydedecker765 Luckily the floor was pretty level. If not we would have just shimmed the joists.

[@linnsoltwedel]

Where are more videos?! :D

[@rogueengineer]

Coming soon!

[@martinadamski945]

She handles that Batt Insulation with no gloves "Like a boss"

[@LoopBak127]

Martin Adamski it doesn't have glass in it. If it's like Rockwool then it shouldn't bother your hands. I installed a similar sound proofing insulation in my basement and didn't use gloves and had zero problems. If it is standard fiberglass insulation then yes, she's a boss.

[@wweman11]

Planning on hiring someone to do this. Just curious what should the average price be for materials if I were to hire someone for the riser and some electrical components into the riser that things can be plugged into.

[@rogueengineer]

I would think materials should be under $500. That's a wild guess though.

[@wweman11]

@@rogueengineer That's what I was thinking as well. Thank you so much for the help!!!! Helps huge with my riser build 😊😊😊😊

[@ruifaria1377]

Rogue Engineer what was the height of your riser

[@CineTechReviews]

What’s the room size?

[@ashrafdesign2975]

hi bro i need to know about the storage of this design not in drawer type but in the top to open to up can u tell me the ideas

[@superchicken1471]

Why do you need sound proof in the riser?

[@iis4isaac]

I'm curious about this as well. If I had to guess, it's to minimize the hollow noise of when someone walks on or drops something on the floor. Not that it would affect the sound of the home theatre or room itself.

[@Audioholics]

@@iis4isaac The riser cavities will act like a resonant barrier when bass hits. It's a shame the designer didn't tune the platform and place ports at the back of the riser where the pressure maxima exists in the room. I will be building a similar riser platform as was done here but will be making it into a helmholz resonator to give some tactile feel when bass hits.

[@RaiderNation86]

@@Audioholics Thats an amazing idea. Get a little vibration during those big bass moments ment to shake the ground. Hopefully the video is up.

[@abymathew4905]

Can you please let me know what was the cost to build that riser?

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

The way he did it, hurricane proof, not cheap.

[@AustinBrister]

What are the dimensionns of your tehater?

[@ricardomoreno3747]

Hello How big is this room please ?

[@antoneym]

What is the platform measurement?

[@ravikumarpallela5014]

what is the name of sound proof material?

[@michaelo3498]

Roxul safe n sound.

[@adamm2716]

was the 16" tall enough for the second row?

[@ehornad]

Put the subwoofer under/inside platform, thank me later

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Seems like overkill for a riser, but maybe it's necessary in a tight room like that.

[@4lalina]

I just want a catwalk I-...

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