Finishing a basement is a perfect diy project.
Finishing interior concrete basement walls.
Advances in waterproofing along with new products mean your basement rooms can be as dry and comfortable as any other room in the house.
If you want to use the room for anything other than storage find a way to refresh the look of this space.
Most jurisdictions require a 4 mil plastic sheet vapor barrier for basement walls against concrete.
Or you can leave a 4 inch gap between the studs and concrete wall and probably get away with it.
The result is a reinforced concrete wall with styrofoam insulation on both the interior and exterior sides.
Concrete basement walls are not very attractive.
Sanding the wall can often take care of the problem but it is difficult to sand a very large surface smooth and you might end up with places that are recessed while others are higher making the wall look worse than before.
Concrete walls have a tendency to absorb water i e.
I am finishing a basement room and have a concrete ledge which is part of the foundation.
The second and least popular option in this guide on how to finish a basement with poured concrete walls is using 2 2 furring strips with foam this option is used by homeowners who wish to preserve as much floor space as possible by using 2 2 s instead of 2 4 s to finish the basement.
Whether you are painting paneling or adding paper follow these tips and ideas when refinishing basement walls whether painting paneling or adding paper.
Go for a solid color or get wild and design a mural to brighten.
Finishing of interior walls is possible for anyone with basic knowledge of tools and construction.
Poor wall finishing leads to moisture seepage spoiling the paint on the concrete walls and compromises the wall s strength.
2 2 furring strips with foam.
For a fraction of the cost of an addition you can convert basement space to valuable living space.
If concrete is applied to a wall incorrectly the first time it can feel rough or uneven.
Icf walls are constructed using styrofoam blocks which are then poured full of concrete with steel bars rebar inserted in the concrete.
They are slightly porous.
That is if the studs are going to touch the concrete wall.
It protrudes into the room about 2 5 inches and is about 6 inches high.