How to Seal Your Basement

Easily seal your basement walls and floor from moisture.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Paint roller
• 1/4" roller pad
• Paint brush
• Broom
• Shop Vac
• Basement sealer

1. Remove everything from your basement

2. Broom off all the walls, and use the vacuum to clean up any dust that's in your basement.
   Make sure to get as much of the dirt and dust as possible removed.
   Dont neglect the corners, this will make the overall finnish look bad.

3. Use your paint brush and trim in the corners, and around windows and doors with your basement sealer

4. Pour some sealant in a roller pan, and start to roll on the remaining areas with the roller
   You will want to do all the walls first, before you do the floor.
   When doing the floor, gradually work from the farthest corner from the door, that way when your done you wont have to walk on the wet sealant.

5. Wait until dry, then take a second look around with good lighting to make sure you didn't miss a spot, you can also put a second coat on if you want.

6. Discard used brush and roller pads, and clean any remaining tools with paint thinner

Tips & Warnings

• Always use good lighting while painting or sealing in areas that are dark
• Use good ventilation, or a respirator while using any chemicals
• Choose lighter colors for darker spaces, this will help reflect some light around
• turn on a fan or two, to circulate the air to dry the sealer faster
• Run a dehumidifier while working in moist areas, this will insure a proper adhesion of the paint or sealant.
• Use a respirator, especially is you have breathing problems
• Do not have a open flame, cigarette while working inside