How to Transform Your Basement Into A Pleasant Common Room
There are a multitude of rooms in your home, however when you’re seeking a comfortable and pleasant common room you’re probably not thinking about your basement as being one of those choices. Typically, the words that are associated with a basement are words like dark, gloomy or “dungeon-like”, which doesn’t sound very pleasant at all. These neglected spaces can completely transform with just a few simple additions and with the proper planning, guidance and resources. Xtreme Polishing Systems is here to assist you every step of the way in converting your basement into a satisfying living space.
Beginning The Process
As given in any type of renovation procedure, the foundation is always the first and most important concern. Your floors set the tone for any room in your house or business so preparing the surface properly is a crucial matter to consider.
- PLEASE NOTE: Every basement will variate in properties, so common additions include new walls, lighting, doors, heating ducts, etc. These are only necessary if you have a personal preference for them.
Choosing Floor Applications
Once the floor has been measured completely, it’s solely up to you make the final decision for the desired look of your common room. Fortunately for you there is a myriad of floor applications, both decorative and modern, to choose from. People tend to have their own original style so don’t be afraid of making mistakes, it could end up being the best mistake you ever made!
- Polished Concrete – This flooring method is the most affordable, economical and modern looking solution that’s available to date. It provides a simple, yet beautiful appearance and is undoubtedly the easiest to maintain. View Guide >>
- Epoxy Coatings – This flooring method is a binding, adhesive floor coating that not only delivers extreme reliability, it also provides a vibrant and decorative appearance once it is applied. View Guide >>
- Polyaspartic/ Polyurea/ Urethanes – This flooring method is a chemically resistant, quick drying and exceptionally tough building material. They were specifically designed to completely seal and protect the surface of your concrete floors. View Guide >>
Preparing the Surface
Once you have made the ultimate decision on the preferred look for your floor, you will need to prepare the floor for application. Each method is slightly different than the last, so your surface preparation procedures can vary depending on which application one you chose. Follow our “Concrete Floor Guides” for assistance on how each of these applications are properly executed.
Resources, Guidance and Support
Concrete all around the world has long dominated industries, particularly flooring, because of its exceptional durability, low maintenance and simply pleasant appearance that it delivers. Xtreme Polishing Systems supplies the industry with innovative and professional concrete polishing and decorative concrete products , equipment , chemicals and so much more. Our professionals are specially trained with our products and will deliver the fundamental guidance and customer service when preparing and executing a concrete floor.
The experts at Xtreme Polishing Systems understand that every surface can variate in properties, therefore each slab must be treated differently. We’re here to guide you in the proper direction, so call us at (877) 958-5732 with any questions regarding the ‘ How to Transform Your Basement into A Pleasant Common Room ‘ or visit our website and browse our extensive selection of products today. Whether you’re a new business owner, flooring subcontractor, DIYer, craftsmen, artist, existing business or homeowner, our exquisite product selection and extensive industry experience will assist you every step of the way, from start to finish.
