Basement
Project plan for the basement
- X Clean basement out
- X Tear everything out
- X Schedule mold removal & electrical
- Hang drywall
- Tape drywall
- paint drywall
- Build bar and cabinets
- install floors
- install baseboard and molding
I think I may build the bar/cabinets first so I don't put up a bunch of drywall I don't need.
I also think I want to put in the floor before the drywall so it can go under it a little. But I should put in and seal the bottom piece first.
Walls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9Mr0bCVOF0
I haven't been able to find a system like this, but I can cheat a little. The metal studs are available at HD. I'll just use a regular stud across the top and bottom. I can get metal tabs on EB pretty cheap. I'll put in 6 per stud. That should be plenty.
Bar/Cabinets
I'll need to get exact measurements, but I want two taller cabinets at each end, a working space in the middle with shallow shelves. An open space underneath for a mini-fridge. The left-hand cabinet will hide the ugly pipe (but leave it accessible) and the right hand cabinet will hold the electronics as well as having a space for a laundry basket under the chute.
Update
Initially, I didn't want to buy cabinetry, but it ends up being really expensive, and it's hard to be sure everything will fit. Building the cabinetry shouldn't be that hard, so I'm going to do it myself. Also, good excuse to buy a drill press and a table saw.
Cashway for lumber
TV
Not much, but I'd like to repaint the chimney, put up shelves for the speakers and put up something to hold the cabling.
It may be worth putting up a facade of brick or stone.
Floor
There was a lot of moisture under the floor. I really need to get the gutter situation fixed.
I could put in a dimpled subfloor like this. I'll need 4 rolls.
Update
We painted the floor with an epoxy paint, but it's not very durable. I think I'll finish the rest of the basement as is, but when it's done, I'll go back and put in a linoleum floor. Even if some moisture is trapped, it can't mold.
Measurements
Ground 13' x 22'
Dry wall: (13+22)*7*2 = 490 sqft
Floor: 13*22 = 286
Bar area: 8'6"W x 7'T x 2'D
Pipe is about 20" wide, 55" high.
Chute is about 15" wide
Buy
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZqGCZwrHoOPK3T4fSJMv9sb0Ld_IenyOJS0GakDXFJM/edit#gid=0