How to Convert a Basement Into a Bedroom
Converting a basement into a new bedroom area is a task for the home remodeling enthusiast. Taking a utilitarian space and turning it into a beautiful and quiet sleep chamber can take a few days, yet with a little knowledge and patience, anyone with determination can accomplish this project. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Clear the entire basement of all items. Move furniture, sporting equipment and boxes to create a blank slate to work within.
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Sweep the basement and mop the floor surface with a commercial or consumer floor cleaner. This step is crucial if any new floor covering will be applied. Remove any construction paint from the foundation flooring.
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Frame in the bedroom with 2-by-4s and drywall, if desired. Cut holes in drywall for electrical outlets and telephone connections. Insulate the ceiling and walls according to construction needs.
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Choose a lighting fixture or scheme for the space. Movable track lighting and recessed can lighting are popular choices. Lighting is an important issue in basements, as most have little or no natural light sources.
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Apply two coats of paint to the drywall after putting on a primer coat. Let the paint dry at least overnight.
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Put down any floor covering desired. Natural wood flooring is common, as are modular carpeting and throw rugs.
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Begin moving furniture into the basement bedroom and into the desired locations.
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Tips & Warnings
Make a themed room. Add jungle or period elements to create an exotic hideaway.
Consider a Murphy bed or a daybed to maximize space.
Exercise caution when working with power tools and commercial cleaners. Wear respirators and eye protection when necessary.
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Comments
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hamptonacres1
Oct 18, 2009
Be careful. Converting a basement or basement space into a bedroom may violate certain building codes with respect to size of window. Check with your local building codes. An average basement egress (window to crawl out of in-case of fire) is around a 4 foot x 5 foot opening. The area on the outside of the window needs to be large enough for a person to walk out into. Again, this would be dictated by code. Some codes even have ceiling height requirements for bedroom use too. Just some things to think about. This article by the "expert" flosses over the true scope of this project. -
trowe42674
Aug 26, 2008
can a baby sleep with the parents in the babys own crib in the basement if it has been waterproofed and painted plus mopped , sweeped, cleaned and carpeted?
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trowe42674
Aug 26, 2008
can a baby sleep with the parents in the babys own crib in the basement if it has been waterproofed and painted plus mopped , sweeped, cleaned and carpeted?
