Basement Finishing

Finishing Your Basement to Create More Livable Space

In today’s real estate market more and more people are opting to add on to their existing home rather than buy a bigger home. According to Fixr's basement remodeling costs, homeowners should expect a 78% return on their investment. If you have a basement you have the luxury of finishing a space that already has four walls, hence saving thousands of dollars over a room addition. The average cost per square foot to finish a basement is less than half that to put on an addition. Today’s housing market trends suggests that finished basements are highly sought after and can be a real asset to your home’s long term equity.

That wasted space down under can be ideal for a game room, guest room, home theater, music room, teen room, home office, gym, or a hobby room. The attributes of privacy, quietness, and coolness lend themselves to an endless list of potential room purposes.

Unleash the potential in your basement by creating a whole new living environment. Below you’ll find helpful articles about key elements you’ll need to be aware of and some great tips about ceilings, floors, walls, stairs, and lighting options. We hope you find our articles helpful and enlightening.

Finishing Basement Stairs

Remodeling your basement might be one thing, but what about the stairs that lead to your basement? Get free estimates from... read on→

Basement Finishing Systems

Complete basement finishing systems are specifically manufactured to meet your basements needs. Read our helpful tips when having finishing systems installed and find local basement contractors for free estimates.… Read more »

Finishing Basement Walls

Whether you just want to hide your water heater, plumbing, and havac equipment or you want to make a new room out of your basement, get FREE estimates from our basement finishing contractors.… Read more »

Decorative Concrete Flooring

Decorative concrete flooring in basements is a popular choice because of it's durability and resistance to moisture. We... read on→

Basement Vinyl Flooring

Affordable and easy to install, vinyl flooring is a popular option for the basement. We have assembled the pros and cons... read on→

Linoleum Flooring

Are you thinking about using Linoleum for your basement floor? Read the pros and cons and get free installation estimates... read on→

Engineered Wood Flooring

You might consider using engineered wood in your basement because they stand up to humidity. Get free estimates from certified... read on→

Carpet in Your Basement

Free estimates for carpet installation in your basement. Curl up your toes and warm up the notoriously cold and damp room... read on→

Using Laminate Flooring in the Basement

If your sure that your basement is completely waterproof and moisture is not an issue, then perhaps you can consider using... read on→

Ceramic Tile Flooring in the Basement

Though cold on your feet, ceramic tile is durable and moisture resistant. Get free estimates on installing ceramic tile... read on→

Stone Flooring in the Basement

The pros and cons to using stone flooring in your basement. Get free quotes from our certified flooring contractors.... read on→

Basement Lighting

Learn how to light your basement according to whatever your needs might be. Whether your basement is remodeled as a home theater, or you just need to know how to light the stairs, consult with our basement remodeling contractors for free.… Read more »

Basement Ceiling

Factors to consider when remodeling the basement and how to address the basement ceiling.… Read more »

Basement Refinishing Costs

Ever wonder how much it will cost to refinish your basement your basement? Get free estimates straight from certified remodeling contractors near you.… Read more »

Drywall Basement Ceilings

Are drywall ceilings the right choice for a basement? Find out with pictures, ideas, common questions and free cost estimates.

Ceiling Max and Ceiling Link

Looking for a low-cost alternative to drywall ceilings in the basement, CeilingMax and CeilingLink might be the answer. Get... read on→

Dropped Basement Ceiling Panels and Tiles

Discover the advantages and disadvantages to finishing a basement ceiling with dropped panels or tiles and get excellent... read on→

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