December 14, 2020

3 Essential Steps for Finishing a Basement

When it comes to taking on home remodeling projects, there are no shortage of options. You can do some residential painting to spruce up your home's exterior, or you can remodel an entire room. One of the most popular projects however, is basement remodeling. Having a finished basement can give you more living space, room for recreation, and is even a good way to increase your home’s value if you’re looking to sell it in the future.

By taking some basic steps, you can have the perfect finished basement, and really open up the space down there. You can insulate the walls, add flooring and even add ceiling if you desire. If you need to finish your basement walls, here are some essential steps to take:

Put In Insulation

By adding foam insulation to your basement’s interior walls, you can help prevent moisture buildup from damaging your home. It also helps keep your basement warm (with an assist from your home’s heating system).

Once the insulation is installed, you need to put up basement walls. Once you’ve got your pieces, you can screw two-by-fours into joists, and use top and bottom plates to put the top and bottom parts of the frame in place. Make sure your wall is level and all pieces are well-connected. Referring to a professional will help streamline this process.

Installing Drywall

Drywall was invented in 1916 and has been an essential part of homes and finished basements for decades. With your walls in place, you can install residential drywall for a smooth finish. To hang it, professionals need to use drywall screws to secure it to a stud. Any seams or gaps you find after installation can typically be filled in with caulk.

Putting In the Floor

Once you’ve installed drywall, or used a residential drywall service to install it, you can turn your attention to putting the floor in. The key is picking the right type of flooring for your needs. Vinyl, for example, is easy to install, essentially water-resistant, and looks like wood planks. Tiles can give off a polished look and is fairly easy to clean up. Carpet offers comfort and can be lifted easily if it needs replacement or if there’s flooding.

When you're ready to finish your basement, your best bet is to use a residential drywall service. A reputable residential drywall service, such as Flores Drywall and Painting, can take care of all your drywall needs and alleviate all your concerns.

Our team at Flores Drywall and Painting can address your needs, install drywall, and take care of residential interior painting so that your basement looks top-notch. Contact us today for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

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