Basement Walls Finishing: Prolonging Wall Life With Basement Walls Finishing Materials

Prolonging Wall Life With Basement Walls Finishing Materials

By The Home Renovator

Different types of paints and surfaces can be useful in changing the overall appearance of a basement, as this article explains ...

Remodeling a cellar can be quite a job, but choosing the right basement walls finishing can mean the difference between a good appearance and a fabulous new room added to the home. Different types of paints and surfaces can be useful in changing the overall appearance of a basement. However, several basement walls finishing techniques can help in the overall remodeling project as well as providing an exceptional finish.

Previously, basement walls finishing was limited to paint and in some cases drywall or other wall coverings. Wood furring strips were usually attached to the cement block walls forming wall studs and the wall materials were attached to the strips. In many cases these were the only improvements made, but it soon became obvious that heating and cooling as well as ventilation was necessary as in many situations, the wood on the walls warped, or moisture would build up behind the new surface and ruin the wall.

It soon became obvious that a moisture barrier was needed on the original wall before the new wall was installed. There are many basement walls finishing materials that can withstand high humidity, but taking steps to reduce moisture in the air will insure longer-lasting walls.

Right Steps Needed For Basement Walls Finishing To Last

Once the finishing materials have been selected, how they are installed will be important to how long they last. A moisture barrier on the inside of the exterior wall will be necessary as well as a mean of any moisture that does form on the inside to drip to the floor and be carried away without damaging the new walls. Usually made of metal or ceramic materials, these drain channels fit behind the basement walls finishing and routes the moisture to floor drains, protecting the finish.

Additionally, space behind the basement walls finishing can hold electric cables, telephone lines and any plumbing. Essentially, the remodeled basement is a room built inside an existing room, with heating, ventilation and all of the normal amenities built into the new walls. With proper planning additional, comfortable living space can be added to the basement.

How the extra space will be used can help determine the type of basement walls finishing used. Whether a simple paint job will provide the result wanted or if installation of wall paneling or vertical wood paneling will better suit the plans for the room, can only be decided by the person performing the upgrade.

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