Block walls, wires and pipes and duct work are not out of the way, they sag, are on main joist etc... not to mention electric wires and well pump and water softener are in the way.
2006-10-27 00:10:04 · 9 answers · asked by ash214 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I have done a few, use metal studs and track to build your walls use a drop ceiling with tile, hand water resistant dry wall and finish the way you like, Metal studs screwed together are the best answer to the framing, and the t bar ceiling will allow access to the wires and plumbing for the house, good luck
2006-10-27 03:15:24 · answer #1 · answered by edgarrrw 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
before you frame any walls, re-work the ducting so it is in the floor joists.. We bought a house where they had finished the walls around the ducting and headroom stinks and the ducting job is a 40 yr old mess.
I am planning on remodelling the basement by ripping out walls redoing the ducting first, then framing.. But a central core closet to contain all your utility items. You may need to replumb some items but the effort will be worth the time
2006-10-27 09:40:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would leave the ducts the way they are
You can use metal or wood studs screwed into the walls, and put drywall or cement board on these, paint/ tile as desired.
you can reposition all your wiring and plumbing if it is in the way, it should be fairly straightforward, but hey it's a basement, so i would expect some stuff to be in the way.
My basement is finished, and they just put ceiling tiles around the ducts, so the ceiling is pretty low in some areas, but unless you have a large walkout basement, there isnt much money in the basement, so its not wise to spend too much loot down there.
2006-10-27 17:54:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with Edgarrw. You can build around anything. Using metal studs negates the possibility of rot. Drop ceilings are ok if you have the height. Depending on how much room you have you'd probably be best to build a closet for water softener, well pump. Your local building supply store will answer a lot of questions.
2006-10-27 06:43:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be hard to give you instructions here to do this yourself. There are also hundreds of options that all depend on your circumstances and basement layout. You can contact a local remodeler and have them check it out for you. Most of these people offer free estimates. Some have plans available. I do e dimensional cad drawings for all my customers so they can actually see what their basement would look like finished. Do a little homework and be sure to check references. You don't want a fly-by-night in there to ruin your plans. There are plenty out there too. Good luck.
2006-10-27 04:02:37 · answer #5 · answered by Joel A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The floor will be the biggest issue. Depending on your DIY courage, you may want to look into having that part done for you. Simple 2x4 framing and drywall will work fine for the walls. You may want to paint the walls with a sealer before framing over them to guard against future water issues.
2016-05-22 00:23:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is so much involve in framing in a basement.
i would suggest u go lowes or home depot and purchase a book on this subject.
after u get a little knowledge on this contact a local builder to give u an estimate.
sorry i am not able to explain everything involved,but i do not have that much time ina day to type all the info. in here for u.
2006-10-27 07:07:18 · answer #7 · answered by 'HUMVEE' 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fer out the walls around all the pipes, electrical, etc. If you need access to these items you can make a room for them.
2006-10-27 02:03:38 · answer #8 · answered by ljk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call tim the tool guy from home improvement
good luck
2006-10-27 00:11:03 · answer #9 · answered by f1avor_f1av 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋