Basement build thread... semi Man Cave! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

msgross · 12-27-2009, 11:33 PM

OK, this will be a slow, very slow, basement remodel. We have about an 800 sq ft basment with three small window, utilities and one stair case. I'll post some pics for now and i'll work on a drwaing this week on the layout...

I started with block walls that had been covered in Dry-Lock in the past. Some of the dry-lock was blistering so I cleaned that up and recoated. The plan is to use 1/2 foam board, 2x4 stud wall with R-13 unface insulation, and green drywall...

Storage is the first plan, the wife and I have cut down on the crap that we hoard, but there still are a few boxes that need to hang around.

I picked up the metal shelving from a shoe store that was downsizing for a good price, better than placing more wood in the basement that could mold...

msgross · 12-27-2009, 11:37 PM

The mess loks worse since I moved everything around to coat the floor with an epoxy paint.

First corner was the storage area, that will allow me to get at the rest of the basement...

msgross · 12-27-2009, 11:41 PM

Got to dabble in drywall and joint compound... I would not want to do that for a living, what a mess and PITA!

Shevling up, start moving in the christmas bins!

I left it in primer so hopefully there won't be any condensation between the layers...

This project will be slow since I only buy $200 in product every two weeks, keeps it manageable and off the credit card...

71swb4x4 · 12-27-2009, 11:47 PM

Are the wind chimes your security system? Someone tries to steal the bed sides and you will hear them down there?

msgross · 12-27-2009, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Are the wind chimes your security system? Someone tries to steal the bed sides and you will hear them down there?

I'm more worried about the tach/vac/speedwarning setup! I have a new hood in that mess too!

0331grunt · 12-29-2009, 04:27 PM

Wish I had a basement.. my little garage/shop suffices tho. This is what every Man Cave needs... Have fun!

msgross · 12-29-2009, 06:04 PM

very true...

got another wall up, that's all i'll have time until after the new year, heading to the inlaws

then my MBA classes start again..

12-27-2009, 11:33 PM	#1
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Basement build thread... semi Man Cave! OK, this will be a slow, very slow, basement remodel. We have about an 800 sq ft basment with three small window, utilities and one stair case. I'll post some pics for now and i'll work on a drwaing this week on the layout... I started with block walls that had been covered in Dry-Lock in the past. Some of the dry-lock was blistering so I cleaned that up and recoated. The plan is to use 1/2 foam board, 2x4 stud wall with R-13 unface insulation, and green drywall... Storage is the first plan, the wife and I have cut down on the crap that we hoard, but there still are a few boxes that need to hang around. I picked up the metal shelving from a shoe store that was downsizing for a good price, better than placing more wood in the basement that could mold... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

12-27-2009, 11:37 PM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Basement build thread... semi Man Cave! The mess loks worse since I moved everything around to coat the floor with an epoxy paint. First corner was the storage area, that will allow me to get at the rest of the basement... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

12-27-2009, 11:41 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Basement build thread... semi Man Cave! Got to dabble in drywall and joint compound... I would not want to do that for a living, what a mess and PITA! Shevling up, start moving in the christmas bins! I left it in primer so hopefully there won't be any condensation between the layers... This project will be slow since I only buy $200 in product every two weeks, keeps it manageable and off the credit card... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

12-27-2009, 11:47 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Basement build thread... semi Man Cave! Are the wind chimes your security system? Someone tries to steal the bed sides and you will hear them down there? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-29-2009, 04:27 PM	#6
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: Basement build thread... semi Man Cave! Wish I had a basement.. my little garage/shop suffices tho. This is what every Man Cave needs... Have fun! Attached Images __________________ 69 Long Fleet - Project 06 Ram 1ton Cummins 4x4-DD 01 Tahoe- wifes "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell my, um, build USMC OIF Veteran SEMPER FI!

12-29-2009, 06:04 PM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Basement build thread... semi Man Cave! very true... got another wall up, that's all i'll have time until after the new year, heading to the inlaws then my MBA classes start again.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"



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