Tips For Basement Remodeling

If you are thinking about a place to entertain the guys and house the Pool table or Ping Pong table, or if you want to rid the family room of toys from tots and teens, remodeling the basement is the easiest and most affordable way to add value and additional living space to a home.

Usually, it costs about $5000 to $50,000 to finish a basement. Depending on skill level and materials. Some people may need to hire a professional contractor to helpout with parts of project. However, with a little preparation and planning, finishing or refinishing a basement can be simple and enjoying.

Plumbing and Patching. If your plan needs to install a bathroom or a wet bar, plumbing is the first priority because the pipes may need to be installed beneath the concrete floor. Once all plumbing is installed, be sure to patch all cracks in the floor, in the wall, and in the joints. Using the odorless or low-odor, ployurethane sealant when sealing cracks in the foundation. Before you seal the cracks, be sure to open and clean the cracks as much as you could, in order to have a permanent seal.

Block in Beauty and Security. If the basement is not already equipped with glass block windows, it may be a good idea to have them installed now. Glass block windows not only provide aesthetic appeal and light transmission, but also provide added security from intruders. You may have the specific size made in Home Depot or other stores.

Electricity. Once the plumbing system is in place, it is time for the electrical system. Be sure to install a sufficient number of electrical outlets and telephone lines to accommodate televisions, lamps and computer modems. And don't forget the cable lines.

Walls. Drywalling is the easiest way to cover cement walls to create a smooth surface. Be sure to use a low-odor, fast-grabbing adhesive to create a secure bond and to reduce the need for difficult nailing into the cement block. Once the drywall is in place, an adhesive can be used to adhere baseboards and wainscoting over the drywall. These decorative accents will not only add beauty, but also functionality to the walls by protecting the drywall from dents or scratches, and from flying cue balls or toy car crashes.

Drop the Ceiling. When it comes to ceiling choices, acoustical tiles are a safe bet. Not only are these tiles aesthetically pleasing, but they will also provide easy access to unilities for the rest of the house.

Flooring. Since the floor of the basement is in direct contact with the ground, it is most likely going to be cold. Installing a subfloor between the concrete and flooring surface will provide a warmer, dryer environment for the new basement living area. In addition, it will provide a smooth, secure surface for a carpet or other flooring choice. In a lower basement, carpeting may cause unwanted smells once the moisture level is high, then ceramic tile may be a best solution.

Shelving and Storage. It is better to install shelvies and to build storage area in a separate area in order to avoid clutter.

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