You may be contemplating remodeling a basement and thinking about turning it into a game room, bar or additional living space. Today a basement is no longer just a dumping ground for anything that won’t fit anywhere else in your home, however draped in cobwebs, and featuring exposed pipes and damp stains, the basement ceiling may be one area that you haven’t considered in your refurbishment plans. Luckily it is not a difficult problem to fix.
With a bit of effort your basement ceiling can be clean, pristine and beautiful again. The simplest way to do this is just to paint it with basement ceiling paint. It is best to choose white or a pale color of paint to give a light, airy look to what can be an enclosed and musty space. If there are any exposed pipes, these first have to be washed and left to dry. They may need to be sanded down if there is any peeling paint on them. You will need to use a specialist metal paint for the pipes.
The ceiling itself will need to be thoroughly cleaned and any cracks filled with filler, left to dry and then sanded. As all basements are prone to being damp either from moisture seeping through the floor and walls or from condensation, it would be wise to buy a purpose made paint. You can either buy one that is specifically made for basements or a good general kitchen and bathroom paint should be sufficient. Invest in a pair of goggles and a decorator’s mask to wear whilst you are working on the basement ceiling and you won’t have any problems with dust or paint going into your eyes, up your nose or in your mouth.
Taking your time with preparation and making sure the basement ceiling is painted properly will mean that you don’t have to repeat the job for several years.