Basement Finishing With a Difference

 All you Need to Know
Are you looking to finish or renovate your basement in order to convert this space into a more livable one? We’ve put together some of the information you need to know before beginning your basement renovation.

How to finish your basement
Basement finishing, in regards to comfort, is probably one of the best options to consider. It allows you to have more living space in your home without it costing as much as a home addition or even buying a new house. If you already have a finished basement, but it’s pretty bland, convert it into an inviting living space. You’ll be able to do what you like with the space. Here are just some examples:

• Build a home theatre
• Create an office space
• Put in an artist’s workshop
• Put in that dream laundry room that you saw in a magazine
• Add a children’s game room
• Build a bar where you can entertain guests
• Put in a ‘Man Cave’ where you can kick back, relax, and watch sports
• Convert it into an apartment your parents or children can use
• Convert it into a rental property with an independent entrance door

How long does it take to finish a basement?
Generally speaking, if the renovation is well planned out, getting your basement finished by an experienced contractor will take between 10 and 14 days. So, to this time frame, you’ll also need to add the time it takes to plan out what your basement will end up looking like, picking out and buying the space’s furnishing, or even getting cabinetry made if you’re looking for a custom design.  

Basement finishing or renovations can be home to an extensive process, which includes: demolition, wall construction, electrical work planning, putting in insulation and/or soundproofing the ceiling, installing the gypsum walls, demolition phase, a construction or division planning phase, one dedicated to planning electrical work, joint sealing, door installation, putting in new flooring, painting, and much more. As you can see, this isn’t a renovation project that can be done in a week. If your plans include adding a bathroom, a wine cellar, a home theatre, or is an overall grand plan, you’ll most likely need at least a month’s time to get everything done.