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Finished Basement Ideas
: A Few Ideas for Finishing an Unfinished Basement
Durable and Beautiful – Remodeling a Basement
by
Milos
Pesic
Dark, dingy, unpleasant, unwelcoming – this is the most
common thoughts we get when we mention the basement. However remodeling a
basement is easy to change the look and feel of basement even with just
simple and affordable procedures.
Remodeling a basement can instantly add value and new interest to your home.
Yet before furnishing it as a new space, the basement needs first to be free
of the maze of pipes and duct in that drab area of your home. Especially if
you’re planning to install an additional bathroom or a wet bar, the plumbing
and patching should be the prime consideration. The pipes need to be
installed underneath the cement floor. All cracks on the floor and walls
also need a clean patching. If you plan to do it yourself, just use a
polyurethane sealant which will produce a long-lasting seal for all cracks
in the foundation, or, you can hire a professional if you need help with
this part. Next in remodeling a basement is the electrical system. Make sure
to install sufficient electrical outlets and even telephone lines and cable
line to accommodate the appliances you want to bring in to the basement
especially if you plan to turn it into an extended living of work space. For
the ceiling, it is recommended to use safe acoustical tiles.
These will open up access to other utilities in rest of the house while also
giving an added aesthetic appeal. For the walls though, make use of the
dry-walling method. This will easily give you a covered and smoothed out
surface of cement walls. Securely place and bond cement blocks, and then
adhere baseboards and wainscoting with premium polyurethane construction
adhesive over the wall to add a durable protection from dents and scratches
and a decorative wall finish accent. For the windows, try glass blocks for
security, natural light, and beauty. And finally, the basement flooring;
remodeling a basement flooring should first consider that it should as warm
and dry as possible. Since the basement flooring is directly in contact with
the ground, you would need to install a sub-floor in between the laid
concrete floor and its surface. This will also give you a secure and smooth
surface for most any flooring or carpeting choice.
So that’s all there is in remodeling a basement. Dress it up and beautify.
Set a new foundation for an entertainment room, home theater, children’s
room, additional kitchen, bath or bedroom, home office, game hall, even bar.
Turn that drab space into a fab!
About the Author:
Milos Pesic is an expert in the field of Remodeling and runs a highly popular and comprehensive Home Remodeling web site. For more articles and resources on Home Remodeling related topics, Remodeling Contractors, Home Remodeling Loans, Remodeling Ideas and much more visit his site at:
=>http://remodeling.need-to-know.net/
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