Edmonton Basement Renovations

Basement renovation could be as simple one as wall framing -- that or a major one which involves turning the basement from a mere storage room to an entertainment room for guests and the kids. Either way, there are some considerations when remodeling the basement. Here are some of them:

The basement floor is a significant aspect of basement renovation.

Assuming that what you want is to put in a family room design, the floor has to be finished off. If the basement floor is made of concrete, here are what you can do to make the space warm and cozy enough:

# The concrete floor's surface has to be cleaned off. Put on thinned asphalt mastic, then put a high-density polyethylene sheeting. It should be pressed flat using a floor roller. With 2 by 4 sleepers, attach them to the floor (end to end) in lines of mastic. After which, start nail the plywood to the prepared sleeper surfaces. Put on the carpet pads, next the carpet, and then check the steel posts. Those ugly concrete-filled steel posts must be out of sight. One way of hiding them is to box them in. If you do not know how, you could seek help from experts.

Remember safety when renovating your basement.

Assuming you want a space heater there, choose a model that has safety mechanisms in it. An automatic shutoff is a good feature of a useful heater. This is particularly true if you intend to turn the basement into a storage room (meaning, a place you would go regularly to check your supplies but not on an everyday basis).

Create a list of things to add in your basement.

To turn an otherwise empty, cold space into a warm and cozy room, you need to add a thing or two. Perhaps you could start with a lounge or some tables. The furnishings and fixtures you will end will depend on how you intend to use the basement.