[ThunderCAT]

Started to finish my unifinished basement in Feb - - I estimate I am currently 2 weeks or so away from being finished. House was built in 2007, poured concrete basement walls, one egress window. In total we're adding 725 finished sq feet that includes a large family room, den/office (which we'll use as a toy room for now), and a full bathroom.

I've done the vast majority of the work myself with the exception of electrical and drywall mainly.

 

[ThunderCAT]

Drywall and finish work at current state (5/27/09)

 

[ThunderCAT]

Fireplace stone

 

[shumakerscott]

Dwarf

Who was that pajama clad dwarf in one of the pic's? Looks great, dorf dude...

 

[LeviDIY]

Excellent work... any bathroom pics?

 

[ThunderCAT]

The smaller size of the bathroom makes pics challenging, but when we get it done, I'll post some more if I can get a good look at it.

 

[ThunderCAT]

Who was that pajama clad dwarf in one of the pic's? Looks great, dorf dude...

That's my little man (he'll be 2 in Aug)....he really enjoyed being down there with me. I gave him a 2' level and a small hammer and he would go down there and help daddy whenever he could.

 

[HABSFAN2006]

Great job on your basement project! Everything looks well planned out, and I'm sure it turned out great. Love the idea of the custom fireplace in the corner. I noticed you placed your two front speakers in the ceiling, and your two rear in the wall, I am currently contemplating this exact scenario. The color is a little dark for my personal preference, but, to each his own! I do like how you've painted the sides of the bulkheads to match the walls, this seams to be common practice lately, and I think I will have to try it out. The little man maybe be only two, but doesn't it seem less like "work" when you have a little assistant?
My Springer Spaniel currently serves as my assistant... :laughing:

Looks great, thanks for sharing!

 

[ThunderCAT]

Great job on your basement project! Everything looks well planned out, and I'm sure it turned out great. Love the idea of the custom fireplace in the corner. I noticed you placed your two front speakers in the ceiling, and your two rear in the wall, I am currently contemplating this exact scenario. The color is a little dark for my personal preference, but, to each his own! I do like how you've painted the sides of the bulkheads to match the walls, this seams to be common practice lately, and I think I will have to try it out. The little man maybe be only two, but doesn't it seem less like "work" when you have a little assistant?
My Springer Spaniel currently serves as my assistant... :laughing:

Looks great, thanks for sharing!

Thanks!
The color is a little dark for a basement, but with the white trim it's not too bad. We also have a lot of lights down there, which helps too. It'll be interesting to see what it looks like when the carpet is in (going in a week from today).

Regarding ceiling speaker placement - I had some consultation from a friend that works for Best Buy's Magnolia Home Theater department. He assured me the in-ceiling speakers will be very effective (actually have three speakers in the ceiling, including the center speaker along with the R&L Front). I went with Speakercraft AIM8THREE'S with aimable tweeters, so they should work quite well. Hoping to have those hooked up to everything withing a month or so and am excited to hear everything. I ordered the receiver and subwoofer, but still have to get the TV and Blue-Ray player.

 

[HABSFAN2006]

Very exciting, I am hoping I will bet getting much of the same done very soon.

Did you work on the fireplace stones & mortar yourself? Was that a difficult job, I am leaning going this way, but Electric insert instead...

 

[ThunderCAT]

I actually didn't do it myself, though I was planning on it. I was able to get installation for 50% off, so I opted to spend the money to have it done. I figure after what I would have paid in materials it was only $150-200 to have it done for me.

 

[slowboyy]

nice job im about to get started this weekend on my basement

 

[ThunderCAT]

nice job im about to get started this weekend on my basement

Good luck...post some pictures of your progress! :thumbsup:

I have my laminate wood floor down in the landing and bathroom, and have all doors now installed and trimmed out. This weekend will be final plumbing (toilet and vanity/sink install) along with some painting, final touch ups and cleaning. Carpet's coming Monday, so hoping to have final inspection next week.

 

[GunMetal87]

Awesome color! Perfect for my new office, what color is it?

 

[Lali]

Terrific job! Love the fireplace, tho' grey is probably the last color I'd choose. Each to his own! Cute li'l munchkin! Blessings!

 

[fmj67]

Very Nice Job!

I have a question, how did you attach the pink foam board insulation? I'm assuming that it's glued to a cement wall and if so, how did you glue it and what type of glue did you use?

I have to do the same in my basement and had a problem with it sticking to the wall. I ended up nailing it to the backside of the stud wall. I like what you did and want to know your process.

Thanks,
John

 

[seawiz]

Looks great. Adds a lot of space too. Were there any bathroom pictures posted as I didn't see any?

 

[Lali]

Were there any bathroom pictures posted as I didn't see any?

There weren't. They'll be coming around the mountain when he's done!:laughing:

 

[BlueBSH]

Hey how high are your ceilings down there? I am working on plans for mine and I have 97" from concrete to joist then lose 10" of that where the duct work goes through...

 

[ThunderCAT]

Awesome color! Perfect for my new office, what color is it?

Sherwin Williams - Cityscape (I believe). It's actually a bit less grey and a bit more blue than what it appears to look like here.