Q.My girlfriend and I have a partially finished basement. She wants me to divide part of the basement off for an office. What is the best wall/divider/partition I can use so she will have privacy from the rest of the basement? Is Drywall the only answer? What can I use for a nice ceiling as well with lighting? Thanks for your help, it really means a lot to us.
A.There are many ideas for dividing rooms. A wall is the best, but if you do not want that, you can use purchased office dividers (can be expensive), or bookshelves, or changing screen, or even a ceiling to floor curtain on a cable system. I like drywalled ceilings, but you can use a drop ceiling, or tiles. As for lighting..most basements have little natural light, so great lighting is necessary. Recessed lighting, track lighting both work well. If you do not like these then traditional lighting is suffice when portable lighting is added...table lamps, floor lights..even rope lighting in niches or shelving all add to the ambiance if that is the look you are going for. Brighter lighting is a must in the office section.
1.30I am remodeling a basement into a hangout what can i do with it?
Q.I have an old basement we are remodeling and i want it to be a really cool hangout spot me and other people can stay at. i need some ideas of what to do with it because i am clueless. it is a pretty big space maybe like 12 by 40 (it's a total guess) but i really need an idea fast!
A.You could put a bar in it or a pool table. or both ummm maybe a games room kinda thing?
1.20Basement remodeling, I need to know how to seal up limestone walls and ideas for the basement?
Q.I recently bought a house built in the mid 1800s, in the basement it is all limestone: the walls, ceiling and stairs. I really want to keep the old look in the basement but I also live in Kansas and we have a lot of tornados so it needs to be safe. I just need to know how to seal it up and make it as strong as possible. Also the floors are dirt I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for the floors to go with the old look.
A.If the limestone is smooth and doesn't need any refinishing (or if you like it the way it is) you can just apply stone sealer (they have various tints, so you can choose). Old, sun-bleached barn wood always looks great on basement walls, if you want to cover the limestone. If the ceiling is high enough, you could add some character to that by putting in rafters (with the necessary support frame placed in the corners. As for the flooring, anything you put down would have to have some type of sub-flooring underneath to keep out moisture and dampness. Although it would be quite a job to accomplish, concrete would be best. Once you have that done, you could use concrete stain (there are beautiful choices for refinishing concrete these days) and then just use area rugs to accent the floor.
http://www.concretenetwork.com/stained-concrete/
http://www.finishabasement.org/how-to-finish-a-basement-on-a-budget.html#more-56
1.00Remodeling Basement to Marble Floor?
Q.I am doing remodeling on my basement. I put Marble on it, but still isn't dry after 1 week?? is it normal?
A.No this is not normal, I'm not sure what kind of flooring you have there need more info. but it sounds like something went wrong and you will probably have a messy clean up.
1.00Remodeling new toilet/sink in basement, how much does this run in michigan? labor and parts?
Q.I have an idea of putting a toilet and sink in my basement. in my laundry room I have this big corner where I could put a toilet/sink, but there is not a drain, so how much do you think to install drain in floor, running water pipes and etc.? everything is all in the basement pipes, drain, etc, just not where i wanna put it.
A.Its about $767.94 per hour.
1.00How much would it cost to finish a 700 sq ft basement in Provo Utah?
Q.My sister owns a new 2100 sq ft townhome in UT and she was asking me how much it would cost to finish her 700 sq ft basement. I said I had no idea since I live in CA. I told her to contact her local contractors, but she says she doesn't trust any of them since they probably over charge anyways. She's contacted about 3 and they all have their prices around $20k - 22K. She believes she can get it for less.
Anyone can help out with this, I am not a handy man, and her husband is on his 5th deployment overseas?
Thanks,
A.I just checked with the data that ServiceMagic keeps on the projects they help homeowners with. This data is not specific to Provo, but only the Salt Lake/Ogden area. For this project, it looks like the average basement remodel in that area costs $18,500. Their nationwide average shows this to be $20,680.
A little caveat is that this data doesn't show how big the basements were or the scope of the remodel. But I think these figures should help get your sister in the ballpark, which it looks like the contractors she's talked to are in that range.
Her basement seems smaller than average, and as along as she isn't looking for top of the line on all of the materials and such, I think it could likely be done for cheaper, maybe in the $13-15k range.
I also found some articles that might be useful. This first one helps you understand what exactly will happen during the actual basement remodeling process so that you can prepare your home and family properly. The other two articles just provide some cool ideas for basement remodels:
http://www.servicemagic.com/article.show.What-to-Expect-with-Your-Basement-Remodel.13305.html
http://www.servicemagic.com/article.show.8-Basement-Remodeling-Essentials.10576.html
http://www.servicemagic.com/article.show.5-Genius-Basement-Remodels.12073.html
Hope this helps. Thanks to your brother-in-law for serving our country.
1.00How much Remodeling of a basement can I do ?
Q.I have a 1500 sq foot basement which I do not plan to use as living space.
We just occasionally use it for recreation and when we have a lot of people over.
The wall are poured concrete and look pretty disgusting .
I was wondering how much finishing can be done without legally needing a permit.
Does it vary from state to state ?? I live in NJ .
Thanks
A.You can paint, , do any thing as long as it doesn't,t require
building or removing
1.00I'm remodeling my basement I've studed and insulated the walls. What kind of drywall is best for the walls?
Q.I used 3 1/2" fiberglass paper backed insulation. Would water proof drywall be better? The basement walls have no leaks appears dry.
A.You've done everything right so far. Go ahead and hang green board while you are at this stage. It doesn't cost that much more and might save you down the road. Here are some links t5hat might help you...
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Basement Remodeling
Finishing a basement is one of the most popular home improvement projects in the country today. Whenever there is a shortage of existing space, and adding a new room is not a feasible action, a basement renovation can give you all the extra space you need at a lower budget. Say for instance, you run a business or work from home, and especially need a home office to organize your work space. With just a few alterations, you can finish your basement to use as a home office. Finished basements can be used as home theaters, family rooms, game rooms for the kids, home gyms, entertainment centers or hobby rooms. If you are a wine aficionado, you can use it as a wine cellar to store your wines, and even turn it into a wine tasting den, and have friends over.
A damp and leaky basement is hardly the kind of place where you would like to spend any amount of time. Besides, the dampness can reduce the value of your house dramatically. Water proofing of your basement is the most important step in basement renovation. Through proper insulation, your basement finishing contractor will be able to control the flow of air, thereby reducing moisture. You will also need to install a sub floor over your existing concrete floor before you use floor coverings like rugs and carpets. Since the basement is home to the entire pipe work of the house, you will need to use your imagination to hide these pipes and wiring from visibility. False ceilings and special screens can hide these unsightly elements.
The only thing standing between you and your dream finished basement is planning. The lack of a detailed plan that includes the use of the new basement, the age of the people using it, the marking of boundaries between separate areas are all factors that could eat into your budget, and delay the basement remodel project if not taken care of. First of all, take time to have brainstorming sessions with family members to determine your collective vision for the new finished basement. Also, factor in the special design modifications you'll need depending on the age group of the people using the basement. For instance, an extra bedroom for your parents to use when they visit will also need a tub-attached bath, as well as appropriately comfortable furniture. Lighting should be bright enough, but not so much that it hurts their eyes. These are all things that can be extremely expensive to fix once you've already begun the basement renovation project.
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Two bathroom renovations - no structural change - new fixtures, wall surround, counter top - one bathroom, convert plumbing from tub to tub/shower - all white fixtures - medium price - more concerned with good function, i.e. I want toilets that flush fully first time.
Donna K
I need to replace bathroom vanity,toilet seat and bathtub.. Part of wall too will need repairs/replacement. Plus tiles on bath tub wall and flooring.
Finishing a basement is one of the most popular home improvement projects in the country today. Whenever there is a shortage of existing space, and adding a new room is not a feasible action, a basement renovation can give you all the extra space you need at a lower budget. Say for instance, you run a business or work from home, and especially need a home office to organize your work space. With just a few alterations, you can finish your basement to use as a home office. Finished basements can be used as home theaters, family rooms, game rooms for the kids, home gyms, entertainment centers or hobby rooms. If you are a wine aficionado, you can use it as a wine cellar to store your wines, and even turn it into a wine tasting den, and have friends over.
A damp and leaky basement is hardly the kind of place where you would like to spend any amount of time. Besides, the dampness can reduce the value of your house dramatically. Water proofing of your basement is the most important step in basement renovation. Through proper insulation, your basement finishing contractor will be able to control the flow of air, thereby reducing moisture. You will also need to install a sub floor over your existing concrete floor before you use floor coverings like rugs and carpets. Since the basement is home to the entire pipe work of the house, you will need to use your imagination to hide these pipes and wiring from visibility. False ceilings and special screens can hide these unsightly elements.