The ideal Flooring to Use If You're Worried About Moisture
A high-quality printing procedure gives scratch-resistant floating vinyl boards a wood-like look that is so realistic you might do a double take. And the warranty will provide reassurance to you.
What to Inspect (and Fix) Before You Start
Test for moisture from taping 2-foot squares of plastic sheeting to the floor and walls. Wait a few weeks. If condensation forms underneath, your foundation's not sealed. Your basement requires dehumidifying if droplets form on top.
Insulate Pipes Before Boxing Them In
While they're exposed, slip polyurethane insulation sleeves over hot-water pipes to prevent heat loss and above cold-water ones to reduce condensation from dripping on the interior of the drywall or ceiling.
The Layout Puzzle: Where to start
D) Shop snacks and drinks in an area you can get without crossing in front of the TV.
Make Double Duty Rooms Work Hard
1. For a small entry area, skip the coat cupboard.
Save Space for Play
• Wall-to-wall carpet is a good decision to deaden noise in a play area. Opt for synthetic fibers that resist mildew and mold.
DIY Waterproofing
• Slope soil away from the foundation.
Better-Looking, Safer Window Wells
Bypass the corrugated steel and go for prefab wells made from fiberglass or another faux-stone material. To ensure that individuals can't fall in top them with grates or plastic covers, but make sure the toppers can be removed by a young kid to ensure emergency egress.
Fix a Staircase That's Out of Code
Sometimes a finished basement flooring makes the bottom stair a little too shallow, throwing off the entire run. Tom Silva's fix: Measure the development of each measure. If you're shorter than 7 inches, then as you go up, you can remove the treads and add spacers to pad them out. Keep heights below code max, and make sure they don't differ by more than 3/8 inch in height.
Make Room for Food
You don't need a full kitchen. However, you'll get plenty of mileage in a microwave for creating popcorn for movie nights or heating rims, a cabinet and a mini refrigerator for beverages. Keep a tray handy for transporting and stacking dishes upstairs.
Want a Hung Ceiling to get Plumbing Access?
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Will You Want More Headroom?
Several codes call for 7 days to 71/2 feet of clearance. If you don't have that height, you might be able to dig out and lower the floor, but it's a expensive job. Ask your contractor if the issue might be solved by transferring pipes and ducts.
Finishing Foundation Walls: Professional Basement Refinishers
How it's done: Licensed experts set up a proprietary modular system that combines insulation, completed wall panels, and at times ceilings, floors, and finishes. Several types are attached so that they move up. Owens Corning makes the best known of the systems.
