Painting basement walls

Here's pur guide to painting basement walls in just five steps, how to check for water damage, and a list of everything you need for the project.

Painting your basement walls can do more than just improve the look of your home; it can protect your foundation from water damage and moisture. Basement walls that are made out of finished drywall can be painted the same way that you...

Painting in the basement can be trickier than other interior spaces. Here's how to paint basement walls right to prevent mold from ruining your design.

Like us on Facebook for more how-to projects. Working on different houses, we found that even painting a basement can make a huge difference. This is what this basement looked like when we started, grey and dingy. We recycled our old paint to create the wall color we were looking for. It turned out to be a tan color. We mixed them into a 5 gal. tub. We use 2 old buckets for the project. We mixed them and poured them back and forth to get an even color. We used our tank sprayer and filled it…

Painting interior concrete walls can add warmth to a basement at very little cost. Because concrete is porous, it absorbs a lot of paint. Unless you're an experienced painter, you may want to purchase extra paint to account for more absorption than usual.

Are you looking to spruce up your dark and dingy basement? Despite being the foundation of the interior of most homes, basement walls are usually the most unwelcoming environment and often create an uninviting aesthetics.

Having a finished basement is something that I’ve always wanted. Growing up, my parents basement was the fun, stylish open concept entertainment space, suitable…

One of the smartest moves you can make as a homeowner is to finish your basement, increasing your home's value and adding comfort and utility. You can transform your basement into a family room, home gym, sauna/spa, office, spare bedroom, sewing room, workshop, children's playroom... the possibilities are endless! So, what should the walls look […]

There are several reasons to paint your unfinished basement instead of using drywall. Leaving exposed pipes in your basement can make plumbing projects easier by allowing easy access. Painting your unfinished basement can also make the ceiling look higher and lighten up this area. While this process may seem like a daunting task, we have […]

The basement of your home used to be just a boring space where the water heater and the furnace were and maybe a space where you could store all that extra stuff. But all of