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Basement Finishing Techniques Finishing a basement is an extremely complicated undertaking and only a professionally-trained basement finishing contractor has the knowledge and experience to avoid the mistakes commonly made by those less experienced. Finishing the basement is one of the best way to expand your living space, but ... Is your basement dry enough? Only dry basements are good candidates for finishing. A dehumidifier can eliminate minor moisture issue, but other basements have moisture problems that need to be fixed before considering a basement finishing project. Is your basement warm enough? It's not a bad idea to have a secondary heat source in your basement, such as a wood burning stove, a fireplace, or a floor warming system. Walls When you finish your concrete basement, use the right kind of lumber for the walls. The sole plate (the bottom 2X4 that sits on the floor) should be CCA treated lumber. That way, it won't be affected by any moisture that could leech up through the concrete floor. The rest of the wall (the upright 2X4´s and the top plate) are standard kiln dried dimension lumber. The top plate is nailed to the joists above. This is no problem where the new wall is perpendicular to the joists, but what about where the wall is parallel to the joists? Cut a 2X4 block to fit between the joists above the wall. The blocks are nailed between the joists every 24 inches. The top plate is nailed to the blocks. Be sure to plumb the walls before nailing. To fasten the sole plate to the concrete floor, run a bead of construction adhesive on the bottom before you stand the wall. Once the wall is plumb, you can drive nails into the concrete with a powder actuated nail set - sometimes called a Ramset. You can rent one from your local rental yard for a few dollars a day. Drive a nail at every other stud space and as close as possible to every door stud. Furnishings Use plush carpets and drapes sparingly, if at all. Surfaces that don't absorb moisture are best. Also, be careful about storing clothes, linens and books in a basement. For floors, area rugs are ideal because they can be removed, cleaned and dried. If you must have wall-to-wall carpeting, consider a low pile commercial or indoor/outdoor type. Floor Covering – Carpet Pad If you decide to install carpet on your basement floor, consider spending a little extra on the thickest carpet pad you can get. It helps smooth out the small irregularities in the concrete, especially around the walls and jack posts. - Padding for laminate floors When you remove carpet in order to replace it with laminate flooring, it is tempting to use the carpet pad instead of the correct pad for the new floor. Resist the temptation. Carpet pad is too thick and too soft to work correctly. If you do leave the carpet pad, the new floor will be mushy.  

Basement Finish - Quality basement workmanship doesn't have to be expensive! Have your own plans or just an idea? We will blend our experience and know how with your ideas, your needs and your budget to create your "perfect" basement!


When it comes to your home, and you have an unfinished basement, you know you could always use more room! Let Designer Properties transform that unlivable-storage space into another room of your house.

More Space
Warm room

Heated Floors
Entertainment system
Home Theater

Match your Home
Entertainment Room
Workout Room
Bar/Kitchen Area
Home Theater
We can match the rooms of your existing house to make your finished basement fit into the style and look as if it was meant to be there! It can be as simple or extravagant as you wish.


Maybe your basement has been "finished" in the past - what a disaster. Let us start fresh and turn that clutter into a warm inviting entertainment area, play room, or office... and write it off! You can even add a ventless or regular fireplace to your basement...or almost any room of your house!

Renovation
You will never go back upstairs
Extravagant Living Room
Pool/Poker Tables
New Office

Classy
Decorator Specialists
Inviting Family Areas
Wine Cellars
Fine Finishes and Materials
Let's do upscale! Even if the rest of your house is plain... go ahead and convert your basement into a showroom-type living area. Use Marble, Granite, Maple, and Glass to transform that dungeon into a high-class area that stands above the rest of your house. We can build ornate, tray, coffered ceilings or even add a climate controlled wine cellar! Have Fun!

                   
No need to be boring! We can creatively hide beams, pillars and sump pits to create fun and functional living spaces. Add a whirlpool, sauna or a cedar closet to add to your house what was missing from the beginning.

Fun and Functional
Cedar Closet
Game Room
Nursery
Play room
              
Entertainment
Party Room
Guest bed and bath
Custom Bar
A Room for Just You!
Get more ideas Not enough room to entertain guests?... this could be just what you need to get the entire family over to have fun and enjoy your home... and even the in-laws can have their own bedroom and bathroom in the basement to spend the night (or move in)!

          

 Basement Design Ideas A beautifully executed basement remodeling project can give you the perfect space for entertaining, a den for family activities, a game room, and even a top line home theater. Basements should be more heavily lit than above-grade rooms. Maximize both natural (outdoor daylight) and artificial lighting. An open floor plan, large windows, and a French door leading to the basement instead of the solid door which is most likely installed there now will help maximize the lighting. Also think in terms of light colors, and mirrored walls or ceilings. Stick with light colors for the walls. Using light paint colors will very effectively brighten the gloomiest basements! Is your basement warm enough? It's not a bad idea to have a secondary heat source in your basement, such as a wood burning stove, a fireplace, or a floor warming system. · Eliminate as many posts and columns as is practical. Design new walls to conceal necessary posts and columns whenever possible. · If air ducts or plumbing must be relocated, do so along walls or beams, leaving ceilings higher in the center of rooms, where headroom is more critical. · Make the room seem wider and longer with the use of horizontal design elements. · Remember that water seeks its lowest point (the basement). Carpet may be installed, of course, but consider using alternative, more water resistant floor coverings such as tiles, vinyl, area rugs (which can be easily taken up and dried out or cleaned), or indoor/outdoor carpeting to minimize any potential water damage. While your basement may not be much to look at now, you'll want to end up with quality living space when the project is complete. An architect or interior designer can help you get the most out of the space. A little forethought and careful planning now can help you create a space that is attractive, comfortable and useful. Basement Design with Bright Colors Seeking out bright or dramatic color schemes should be your goal for your basement decor. Varying shades of red, blue, yellow, orange, and green add color and character to this notoriously dark room. If you already have a couch in your basement, try a bright slipcover to change the look and add coordinating pillows. Throw down some unique rugs to add texture and variety. Repaint the walls and put up new artwork. If you are in the process of choosing furniture, you might want to consult a decorator to help you create your desired look. Quick Design Tips Add or relocate your laundry room to the basement, freeing up main floor space Move the gym equipment that's been gathering dust in your garage into the basement

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PROVIDING SERVICE'S IN: Huntersville, Mooresville, Catawba NC Monroe, Matthews,  Lake Wylie,  River Hills, North Carolina, Carolina Counties: Alexander County, NC; Anson County, NC; Burke County, NC; Cabarrus County, NC; Caldwell County, NC; Catawba County, NC; Cherokee County, Cleveland County, NC; Gaston County, NC; Iredell County, NC; Lincoln County, NC; Mecklenburg County, NC; Rowan County, NC; Stanly County, NC; Union County, NC; York County, SC Cities/Towns: Albemarle, NC; Alexis, NC; Ansonville, NC; Badin, NC; Barium Springs, NC; Belmont, NC; Bessemer City, NC; Blacksburg, SC; Boiling Springs, NC; Bowling Green, Casar, NC; Catawba, NC;  Charlotte, NC; Cherryville, NC; China Grove, NC; Claremont, NC; Cleveland, NC; Collettsville, NC; Concord, NC; Connellys Springs, NC; Conover, NC; Cornelius, NC; Cramerton, NC; Crouse, NC; Dallas, NC; Davidson, NC; Denver, NC; Drexel, NC; Earl, NC; East Spencer, NC; Faith, NC; Fallston, NC; ; Gastonia, NC; Glen Alpine, NC; Gold Hill, NC; Granite Falls, NC; Granite Quarry, NC; Grover, NC; Harmony, NC; Harrisburg, NC; Heath Springs,  Hickory Grove, SC; Hickory, NC; Hiddenite, NC; High Shoals, NC; Hildebran, NC; Hudson, NC; Huntersville, NC; Icard, NC; Indian Trail, NC; Iron Station, NC; Jonas Ridge, NC; Kannapolis, NC;  Kings Mountain, NC; ; Landis, NC; Lattimore, NC; Lawndale, NC; Lenoir, NC; Lilesville, NC; Lincolnton, NC; Linville Falls, NC; Locust, NC; Lowell, NC; Maiden, NC; Marshville, NC; Matthews, NC;  McAdenville, NC; McFarlan, NC; Midland, NC; Mineral Springs, NC; Misenheimer, NC; Monroe, NC; Mooresboro, NC; Mooresville, NC; Morganton, NC; Morven, NC; Mount Holly, NC; Mount Mourne, NC; Mount Pleasant, NC; Mount Ulla, NC; New London, NC; Newell, NC; Newton, NC; Norwood, NC; Oakboro, NC; Olin, NC; Patterson, NC; Paw Creek, NC; Peachland, NC;  NC; Polkton, NC; Polkville, NC; Rhodhiss, NC; Richfield, NC;  Rockwell, NC; Rutherford College, NC; Salisbury, NC; Scotts, NC; Sharon, Shelby, NC; Sherrills Ford, NC;  Spencer, NC; Stanfield, NC; Stanley, NC; Stony Point, NC; Taylorsville, NC; Terrell, NC; Troutman, NC; Turnersburg, NC; Union Grove, NC; Valdese, NC; Vale, NC; Van Wyck, Waco, NC; Wadesboro, NC; Waxhaw, NC; Wingate, NC; Woodleaf, NC;