How To Finish An Old Basement Floor

For flooring there are basement subfloor systems available that create an air gap below the floor with corrugated or cleated plastic panels that are usually 2 x 2 foot interlocking panels.

How to finish an old basement floor.

I am getting ready to purchase a new home and they want 30 40k to finish the basement of a 1600 sq. Inspect the floor and resolve any slopes or unevenness with professional help. To level a basement floor start by removing any furniture and appliances on it and then thoroughly cleaning it. Unplug the sump pump wait for spring.

If your slab edge is uninsulated be sure to insulate the exterior of the slab with xps. The weakest thermal link in a walkout basement is usually the slab edge near the door. Then mix a self leveling agent with water in a large bucket and pour it over the surface of the floor. With a concrete overlay a new thin layer of concrete is laid over the existing floor to create a smooth flawless surface.

Choose a sturdy practical flooring that can withstand moisture. There are also many design options from which to choose for your concrete finish. The concrete seal prevents moisture from seeping through your basement floor. I could not pass on this opportunity for humor even if the post is almost 6 years old.

For example you can stencil your concrete basement floor or use dyed concrete seal. Learn how to properly clean prepare and coat basement floors. Recessed cans broadcast light in a cone shape that s wider at the base. Access old stone and brick foundations eventually need maintenance.

Minimize connections between ducts in the basement and upper floors to reduce noise transmission. If you re going to add an upflush toilet make sure you box out the area the upflush toilet is going to be installed before pouring the concrete so you don t have to cut the concrete floor after pouring it. See our youtube channel for other how to videos for paint and coating professionals. Use a squeegee or trowel to spread the self leveling agent around until the whole floor is covered.

If you re using them space them closer together to avoid dark spots. You can have the overlay stamped with a decorative pattern that. If you decide to install polyethylene under the foam overlap the polyethylene seams and seal them with contractor s tape or mastic. The plastic also acts as a moisture barrier to help keep the finished floor dry.

Popular basement flooring includes carpeting vinyl flooring engineered wood tile or laminate. Don t skimp on lighting. Seal and patch up your cement floor with elastomeric sealant. A dim basement is a real turnoff so you ll need more fixtures than you ve got elsewhere.

I had a guy who wanted to charge me 8k just to dig the basement and pour the concrete.