Thread: Basement Finishing

What is a "basement finishing system", I thought that a finished basement always implied drywall and pretty much all the consmetics from a regular living space.

Gregory - They do make a finishing system with some sort of "snap in walls" for quick and easy finishing of basements.

Bransworld - I suppose it really depends on what is normal in the rest of the neighborhood. I don't think it would detract from the value of the house unless it was a high end home or all the other homes were finished with drywall.

Originally Posted by Mike Taylor

Gregory - They do make a finishing system with some sort of "snap in walls" for quick and easy finishing of basements.

Not only are they quicker and easier they are mold and mildew resistant. Which is a plus in my opinion.

Originally Posted by bransworld

Not only are they quicker and easier they are mold and mildew resistant. Which is a plus in my opinion.

This system is better than nothing but I would prefere drywall. I think this is like comparing laminated floors to hardwood floors. Both look good but hardwood adds more value to your home.

I have seen those snap together floors options but never on a wall sounds interesting. I agree if you want a finished basement you probably want dry wall but this sounds good for a workshop application.

Originally Posted by bransworld

Does anyone know if the resale value of a house goes up or down if you use a basement finishing system instead of the normal framing and drywall finishing?

Thanks in advance!

This is definitely a great question! I am just now finishing my basement, and can tell you that I am doing the framing and drywall. I have heard that there really isn't a difference with regard to increasing a home's value, but personally, I like framing things out and doing it the old fashioned way.

So I take it your from the North I moved to Florida the land of whats a basement. Until the last 5 years most of the homes were single story here now I see some two level houses. I haven't seen a house with a basement since I got here 20 years ago. I grew up in NJ in big old house with basement and attic. Miss those old houses and there spaces.

I think most people look for that traditional finished basement with sheetrock and carpeted a more permanent look to flow with the rest of the house. But interesting I never heard of it.

I haven't come across this yet but I agree with the others that it is better than nothing but not as good the traditional way with carpet or nice hardwood floors