There are certain projects that many do-it-yourselfers feel confidant enough to tackle.  Painting touch ups, deck finishing and other minor tasks can be pretty easily learned for the homeowner who wants to save a little money.  However, when it comes to finishing your basement for example, even the most competent homeowner might feel a little intimidated. And for good reason; nothing short of total basement finishing is going to be acceptable.  Leaving the job only partly done or worse yet, not done correctly is leaving you with living space that is unusable and unattractive.  Find a good basement contractor though, and he or she will be able to take care of every aspect of the project.  You do have to make sure you provide the proper instructions so take a look at the basics you might want to cover.

Total Basement Finishing

The first phase of basement finishing is sealing the basement.  That means the contractor needs to come in and repair any cracks, holes, or moisture damaged areas of the walls or floor.  If this part of the job isn’t done correctly, you can imagine how short lived your basement remodel will end up being.  This can be a time consuming section of the work, so be sure to remain patient.  You really don’t want to hurry through the repairing part of the project.

The next thing you can expect your contractor to work on is the ceiling, walls, and floors.  In many basement finishing jobs, panels are used on the walls to ensure that moisture damage is eliminated.  In some cases, the homeowner might opt to have the walls covered in drywall for a more traditional look.  You can decide to add tile, linoleum, or carpet over your concrete floor.  Any of them are acceptable and have their own set of advantages.  This is also the time to have customized recessed lighting installed if that is your plan.

To complete your basement finishing job, it’s up to you to choose the furniture and decorative touches you like.  As long as all of the work has been done correctly, you have plenty of time to enjoy your new space. 

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