Most jurisdictions require a 4 mil plastic sheet vapor barrier for basement walls against concrete.
Finished basement with exposed concrete walls.
The second and least popular option in this guide on how to finish a basement with poured concrete walls is using 2 2 furring strips with foam this option is used by homeowners who wish to preserve as much floor space as possible by using 2 2 s instead of 2 4 s to finish the basement.
Do use wall construction materials designed for basements.
A thrifty solution to finishing a basement laundry room is to paint everything white concrete block walls as well as the exposed floor joists and ducts overhead and mask the walls with curtains.
That is if the studs are going to touch the concrete wall.
2 2 furring strips with foam.
Painted concrete floors and concrete hollow blocks walls are painted in classic white and cool gray.
Or you can leave a 4 inch gap between the studs and concrete wall and probably get away with it.
But in reality it is an enormous blank canvas just waiting for your inspired ideas and artistic vision.
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Finished basement made use of existing materials and transformed it into an elegant basement living room.
Make the curtain panels from canvas painter s drop cloths and attach large grommets to the top edge.
So there is enough gap for air to flow.
The whole thing is a good looking clear pine and is well varnished.
Superior walls precast concrete foundations are the best solution for residential builders looking for reliable scheduling efficient one day installation ready to finish convenience energy code performance and a manufacturer s limited warranty.
Then a shelf about 6 inches out from the wall nice and level by being a bit up from the concrete and supported by the vertical wood and there s insulation under the shelf too.
Basements having concrete foundation walls with less than 20 exposure above finished grade based on height of wall times basement perimeter excluding unheated basement garages may be uninsulated walls.
Exposed beams are furnished with industrial lights which provide ample lights to the room.
An unfinished basement with its concrete floor and exposed joists may seem dreary and cold.
Indicate size and spacing of new partition studs and finish wall material.