The Top Things To Consider Before Finishing Your Basement

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Your basement can provide a lot of additional space when you need it, and it can be remodeled to suit various purposes. You can turn your basement into a gym, a guest room, a game room or even a home office. But before starting your basement project, be sure to take note of a few important considerations.

The intended use of your basement. Determine how the space will be used so that you can properly decide on which materials will be most appropriate for that purpose. For example, if you’ll be using your basement as a guest room, you should make sure the room has a comforting, relaxing vibe. Or if you plan on using the space as a home movie theater, make sure it has good acoustics and comfortable seating.

Moisture. Basements are prone to water damage, but with a good design and quality waterproofing, you can minimize or even eliminate such issues. For your basement flooring, make sure to apply a durable coating to seal and protect the material. A polyaspartic coating can provide several benefits to basement floors while ensuring long-lasting protection. This means you won’t have to worry about extensive maintenance and repairs for a long time.

Light source. Ensure that your basement has enough lighting to make the space conducive to the activities you plan on doing there. Typically, basements lack natural light, so you’ll have to compensate with the right kinds of artificial lighting. Can lights are a popular choice for basements because they can be tucked into the space between the floor joists of the level above while providing a significant amount of light.

Guardian Garage Floors NC is a local company specializing in basements and garage floors as well as kitchen and bathroom floors for commercial properties. Our team is composed of trained, experienced technicians, so you can rest assured that the job will be done properly. Call us at (984) 205-9961 or fill out our contact form to request a free estimate.