how to finish beasment walls

bucu · 01-23-2013, 06:43 PM

hello I like to finish some walls in a beasment . Dint want to build a rame walls was thinking about 2 options walls are from cinder bllock they are dry
1. put on a walls any quickwall cement finish tinset mortal ? and make any faux finish on it . Not sure what to use
2 furring strips ( dont like wood one ) where and how much cost metal one and sheetrack finish ?
Thsx for help

deverson · 01-23-2013, 07:01 PM

I put 1" foam on the walls, tuck tape, and then put a steel stud wall up. 3 5/8" steel studs with 3 1/2" fiberglass insulation made for steel studs, it's a little bit wider. Emt for the electrical. Warm and straight walls with no dust and the studs are lightweight.

**Gary in WA** · 01-24-2013, 04:41 PM

Where is the basement located?

Gary
PS. Welcome to the forums!

01-23-2013, 06:43 PM	#1
bucu Newbie Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1	how to finish beasment walls hello I like to finish some walls in a beasment . Dint want to build a rame walls was thinking about 2 options walls are from cinder bllock they are dry 1. put on a walls any quickwall cement finish tinset mortal ? and make any faux finish on it . Not sure what to use 2 furring strips ( dont like wood one ) where and how much cost metal one and sheetrack finish ? Thsx for help

01-23-2013, 07:01 PM	#2
deverson Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 64	how to finish beasment walls I put 1" foam on the walls, tuck tape, and then put a steel stud wall up. 3 5/8" steel studs with 3 1/2" fiberglass insulation made for steel studs, it's a little bit wider. Emt for the electrical. Warm and straight walls with no dust and the studs are lightweight.

01-24-2013, 04:41 PM	#3
Gary in WA Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,843	how to finish beasment walls Where is the basement located? Gary PS. Welcome to the forums! __________________ Clothes taking longer to dry? Clean the dryer screen in HOT water if using fabric softener sheets. They leave a residue that impedes air-flow, costing you money. Clean the ducting in the last six months? 17,000 dryer fires annually!

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