Stadium-Style Seating

Want your finished basement to be the envy of all your friends? The place where everyone wants to be on game day. Consider upgrading your media room by using a stadium style seating. This type of seating won't work in every basement. If the ceiling is too low you will not have a comfortable amount of head room. The basement ceiling should be at least 9' tall to make this design idea work.

If you have the ceiling height you're halfway there. A box constructed out of 2x4, 4x4, and 1/2" plywood can be built for as little as $500, and that includes your material.

In many cases it is not possible to bring a large couch down the steps into the basement. With individual seating you will be able to provide seating for a larger group, using a smaller amount of space.

Estimates and Contracts

When getting your bids ask for the estimate to be itemized by the trade. This will help you compare the estimates evenly. If one company is higher for a specific area, ask them why.
Also make sure to ask how long the project will take. If a project is executed quickly it may be worth paying a little extra. Here are a few things to look for in a contract.

• Certificate of Insurance
• Calender Date
• Timeline
• Payment Schedule
• Warranty or Guarantee

If you follow these steps it will make your basement finish a better experience. There are other things you should consider when preparing a budget. Almost all remodeling projects go over the original estimate. This is due to changes or additions that are typically requested by the homeowner. Find exactly what you want your project to end up looking like. This can reduce changes that are often made at the last minute. Click here to view images of finished basements.
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Basement Finish Length

One of the most popular questions I receive is "How long does it take to finish my basement"? There are many different responses to this question. I have done a simple basement finish in 700 sq ft basement without paint in 2 weeks. This is working with a two man crew around the days, nights, and weekends. You really have to fly to get it done this quickly. An average basement with a few more rooms, trim upgrades, and paint usually takes about a month. If you get into a high end basement finish with tile, bathroom, shower, wet bar, media center, built in bookshelf, stairway, and stain work. Expect to spend at least 6 weeks.

Basement Ceiling ideas and design

Your basement ceiling will require creative thinking due to the duct work that runs through most basements. Other elements such as gas lines, water lines, cables, and wire can typically be moved. For these areas a soffit is created. It is important to leave as much head height as possible; without compromising the integrity of the structure.

A low cost way to finish a basement ceiling is to install a drop or suspended ceiling. A drop ceiling is not considered to be a modern way of finishing a basement ceiling. However, many people like the fact that it leaves the ceiling access able. A drywall ceiling in a basement can often be textured to leave a knock down effect. This is preferred over a popcorn texture. A smooth ceiling is possible, but does not finish well due to the amount of seams in a basement. The knock-down texture is the most common for the kansas city area.