Basement Drywall Finishing
Working in basements does have a certain uniqueness without a doubt. We have to be more aware of the presence of moisture. It’s not that we wouldn’t be in other places, but for obvious reasons, we can have more trouble in this area. One thing that we’ve found is that there is certainly a high degree of misinformation online on this subject. We feel that many people have no clue what proper waterproofing looks like and how to potentially prevent issues within your drywall. It’s not your job to know some of these things. The problem is some ill-willed people can take advantage of that and provide subpar finishes. We want to help you avoid that!
Extra Vapor Barriers & Other Ways To Keep Moisture Out
Before we talk about the actual finish we want to talk about some of the work that literally goes on behind the wall. Many companies have a very set way of doing things. They’ll use only one type of insulation or just build walls in the same manner throughout the house. We get why they do this because it can make the building process quicker and more efficient. The problem is, not all of the walls are going to be exposed to the same level of moisture or other elements. Sometimes in basements walls are going to need extra help.
Is A Basement More Work Than It’s Worth?
Some people fall under the impression that creating a “livable” room in the basement of their homes can be more trouble than it’s actually worth. It’s tough to argue with someone who doesn’t see a practical use in having a basement. If that is your case by all means just make sure the area is properly waterproofed and don’t even think about drywall. If you want to actually use the space, setting up the area correctly and having proper maintenance done yearly can keep you out of trouble!
The Actual Finish
Since this page is meant to speak about the finish that we are able to provide on your walls we want to take the time to let you know that we can add texture to your walls and seemingly create a unique finish on them. We’ve mentioned this in other parts of the site. There are different ways to add texture to walls and we are not stuck on one method. We believe that different methods could be more useful in specific situations. If you want to know what exactly we could do to improve your basement make the call!
Drywall Maintenance
One of the things that we try to be very consistent about is our recommendations over when to give us a call if you think you have a drywall issue. If you are seeing moisture spots show up in your basement you should not wait to get help in. Wanting could turn a small issue with a quick fix into a major situation that is going to take more time and money to handle.
