 alkizmo
join:2007-06-25
Pierrefonds, QC
kudos:1 | Basement re-finishing progress The two pictures of "before" are taken from the almost-same-POV as the "now"
There's a lot behind those walls and a lot of other progress pictures, but I just wanted to show the almost-from-start to now pictures.
This weekend I'm sanding it down and priming the walls 
God this was a long journey. I think I started the demolition of the original basement back in May 2012. |
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 nonameyetI Make Them Ring..RingPremium
join:2000-12-19
Sellersville, PA | Man Cave? Why take out the Windows? |
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alkizmo
join:2007-06-25
Pierrefonds, QC
kudos:1
1 edit | said by nonameyet:Man Cave? Why take out the Windows?
Man cave? Nah, more like a kid dump.
Take out the windows? Second picture of the "now" part never had windows.
It's never seen, but there is a 3rd window (see picture above) |
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 chmodPremium
join:2000-12-12
Lockport, IL | Is headroom low, or are switches mounted higher than normal? |
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alkizmo
join:2007-06-25
Pierrefonds, QC
kudos:1 | said by chmod:Is headroom low, or are switches mounted higher than normal?
Headroom is low. The ceiling is just under 7 feet high.
I placed my light switches the same HEIGHT as the rest of the house. |
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robbinPremium,MVM
join:2000-09-21
Leander, TX
kudos:1 | reply to alkizmo
What are you going to do with the stairs and their inconsistent riser height? |
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alkizmo
join:2007-06-25
Pierrefonds, QC
kudos:1 | said by robbin:What are you going to do with the stairs and their inconsistent riser height?
Probably nothing, but if it causes people to face-plant, I will build a landing over the last step ( i already had the schematics of my shark-with-lasers). |
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 natedjElectedPremium
join:2001-06-06
Columbia, SC
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| said by alkizmo:Probably nothing, but if it causes people to face-plant, I will have to setup a hidden camera to catch the footage for youtube.
Shame on you for saying that.
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Good judgement comes with experience...Experience comes after bad judgements |
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alkizmo
join:2007-06-25
Pierrefonds, QC
kudos:1 | said by natedj:Shame on you for saying that. I understand the code problem regarding this.
I have a easy solution to it by using a landing, however my wife and I don't like the idea of a 3 feet landing in there, we're willing to live with the shorter step at the bottom. For re-sale, if the inspector whines, we'll build a landing.
After having this shorter step issue for over 2 months, nobody has ever tripped over it.
edit - damn it, you got me while I was about to go to sleep after drinking half a bottle of vodka |
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robbinPremium,MVM
join:2000-09-21
Leander, TX
kudos:1 | It just cheapens your entire job. Anyone with any knowledge will know instantly -- 1) amateur, and 2) no permit or inspections. Rather sad because it appears that you have done a good job on most of it. As I posted in a previous thread the proper and fairly easy solution is to rebuild the staircase. |
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alkizmo
join:2007-06-25
Pierrefonds, QC
kudos:1 | said by robbin:It just cheapens your entire job. Anyone with any knowledge will know instantly -- 1) amateur, and 2) no permit or inspections. Rather sad because it appears that you have done a good job on most of it. As I posted in a previous thread the proper and fairly easy solution is to rebuild the staircase.
Actually I figured it out now how to maintain less than 3/8" difference between all risers.
My last (bottom) riser is 6" off the floor, every other riser is 8". There are 11 risers in total.
By adding some thickness to certain treads, I can even out the riser height.
I start by adding 1.75" thickness to the bottom tread, then each tread up, I add the same thickness, minus 1/4"
+ 1.75" = 7.75" riser
+ 1.50" = 7.75" riser
+ 1.25" = 7.75" riser
+ 1.00" = 7.75" riser
+ 0.75" = 7.75" riser
+ 0.50" = 7.75" riser
+ 0.25" = 7.75" riser
+ 0.00" (At this point, all risers above will remain at 8")
You guys push for code and I eventually find a easier solution 
Replacing the stringer would have been a pain. |
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 Jack_in_VAPremium
join:2007-11-26
Mathews, VA
kudos:1
2 edits | You guys push for code and I eventually find a easier solution
Replacing the stringer would have been a pain.
Your pictures indicate you've done a very good job. |
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 LazManPremium
join:2003-03-26
canada | reply to alkizmo
The OP's in a bit of a unique spot, when it comes to codes...
It's impossible for him to do the work, and meet code; due to where he lives... Quebec makes it illegal for homeowners to do their own electrical (seriously, anything more then changing a bulb technically requires an electrician - they won't even inspect a homeowner's work); and frowns upon homeowners doing most other work.
It's a neat combination of union and corruption getting together to create law... But I digress
All that aside; the work looks good. The gap around the ceiling will be a pain in the ass to finish nicely; IMO - but I get your thoughts on it being there (even if I don't agree...
Go have a beer. You've earned a day off... |
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robbinPremium,MVM
join:2000-09-21
Leander, TX
kudos:1 | reply to alkizmo
said by alkizmo:Actually I figured it out now how to maintain less than 3/8" difference between all risers.
My last (bottom) riser is 6" off the floor, every other riser is 8". There are 11 risers in total.
By adding some thickness to certain treads, I can even out the riser height.
I start by adding 1.75" thickness to the bottom tread, then each tread up, I add the same thickness, minus 1/4"
That will work but don't forget to take into account the oak if you are still planning on finishing the stairs with oak treads. Much better than a landing at the bottom! |
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alkizmo
join:2007-06-25
Pierrefonds, QC
kudos:1 | said by Jack_in_VA:Your pictures indicate you've done a very good job. Thanks!
Though drywall can hide a lot of mistakes! But I'm more proud of what I did behind the drywall (oh insulation galore thanks to Maynard).
Now I'm looking at my walls with a 500W work light and I have NO CLUE what I should be looking for (aside from the little bits of mud that stick out).
said by LazMan:Quebec makes it illegal for homeowners to do their own electrical (seriously, anything more then changing a bulb technically requires an electrician - they won't even inspect a homeowner's work); and frowns upon homeowners doing most other work.
All that aside; the work looks good. The gap around the ceiling will be a pain in the ass to finish nicely; IMO - but I get your thoughts on it being there (even if I don't agree...
Quebec is indeed pretty anal. Fortunately they don't really look into house renos like basements. I had great teachers here for electrical and wiring receptacles isn't exactly something easy to screw up.
As for the gaps in the ceiling/wall edges, well I guess you know about the resilient channels. I'll crownmold everything, I'm just not sure whether the molding should be attached to the wall OR the ceiling (can't be both).
said by robbin:That will work but don't forget to take into account the oak if you are still planning on finishing the stairs with oak treads. Much better than a landing at the bottom!
Hence why I didn't want to do the landing even if it would have easily solved the issue of the last step. This morning I actually make an effort to measure and calculate if it was possible to balance out the risers and well, ya... Good thing I didn't start on the stairs yet.
I'm still not sure if I want to buy the tread caps or not. They would cost me almost 400$ (with taxes). I read about using laminate planks + nosings and it seems a lot cheaper. It's basically the same thing as using the caps. |
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