Private house finishing: base

Every little detail counts when it comes to finishing the base of a private home. The fundamental support for the entire structure is provided by the base, also known as the foundation. It contributes significantly to your home’s durability and aesthetic appeal in addition to its structural role. In addition to improving the overall appearance, properly finishing the base guards against pests, moisture, and other elements that could eventually harm your home.

It’s crucial to select the appropriate materials for your base finish. Siding, brick, stone, and stucco are typical choices. In terms of longevity, upkeep, and appearance, each material has special advantages. Siding and stucco offer color and style versatility, while stone and brick give a classic, robust appearance. Your decision should fit your maintenance preferences and the architectural design of your home.

When finishing the foundation of your home, functionality and aesthetics go hand in hand. Maintaining a dry, comfortable interior and preventing moisture buildup require careful drainage and insulation planning. Sufficient ventilation and sealing guarantee that your base not only looks great but also stands up to the weather all year long.

Preparatory work

First, if you choose to do it. Ignorance of preparatory work is a common issue when fighting humidity in the home. It is imperative that all basement installation and decorating work be done during dry, warm weather. So, drainage is our everything!

1. The trench over the perimeter of the building, 50 cm wide, a depth of 20 cm.
2. We fill in the trench with gravel, which provides drainage. If desired, you can strengthen the reinforcing net.
3. The surface of the wall of the future base-50-70 cm from the ground is cleaned of dirt, treated with water-repellent primers, the so-called hydrophobisators, if necessary, align the irregularities.
4. If you are a perfectionist, you can additionally clad the wall with carpet synthetic material with an air gap. This layer is formed by the wall and ensures the evaporation of part of the moisture.
5. We do thermal insulation. You can warm with polystyrene, polyurethane foam, extruded polystyrene foam and mineral wool. The last option is not very good, since mineral wool loses its insulation properties over time.
6. Now we proceed directly to the cladding of the basement.

Certain aspects of the basement’s completion

Of course, deciding on the cladding’s material is essential before beginning any preparatory work.

A private house’s base is an important component in determining the overall structure’s durability and aesthetic appeal in addition to providing structural support. This article examines the different materials and methods used to finish a house’s base, focusing on useful factors like weather resistance, upkeep needs, and aesthetic harmony with the facade as a whole. Whether we’re talking about modern options like textured stucco for a contemporary look or stone cladding for a rustic charm, knowing these options enables homeowners to make decisions that improve their home’s resilience and beauty.

Materials for finishing the basement

A number of considerations need to be made when selecting the material, including cost, strength, level of protection, weight, and appearance. It’s possible that the base protrudes and does not protrude. Castings must be used if you selected the second option. We’ll talk about the benefits and drawbacks of various basement cladding options.

Stuffing finishing plaster

Plaster with later staining is the simplest option.

Pros: The option is affordable and reasonably simple to implement. It is possible to complete this task on your own without hiring a specialist. The house can have a very well-groomed appearance if you choose high-quality facade paint.

Minuses: short-lived, prone to chips and cracks.

Phases of the project:

• Clean the working surface of dirt and bumps.
• We process the wall of the future basement with a primer. It is necessary to carefully smear all the cracks, chips. It is important not to rush to proceed to the next stage and let the primer dry completely. This can take more than two days.
• We put the plaster on the wall with a spatula. From the plaster you can make the effect of stone, but still you need to have modeling skills, but you can look quite spectacular, especially after covering with paint. If you do not own such skills and work yourself, just smooth it with a spatula, let the composition dry, also about two days, then fabricate and paint. Most often used acrylic paint. It is waterproof, and at the same time vapor -permeable and frost -resistant. Also use polyurethane, alkyd and silicone paints. It is not recommended to use enamel paints, since it is environmentally inseparable and does not miss the air.

If you choose to plaster the base using a grid, you will need to add the adhesive composition after the plaster layer is applied. Additionally, you will need to insert a polymer mesh somewhere by a third, which is composed of a metal ironer on top.

Apply an acrylic primer to the resultant base two days later.

That’s not all, though. Thanks to advancements in technology, creating the illusion of natural stone with your hands even if you are not a sculptor is now possible.

Thus, we use a special press form to create a print after applying a cement solution and a decorative plaster layer to the pre-treated surface. We also use a spatula to remove the excess plaster. Of course, the drawback is that it must be purchased. Then again, everything will be taken for stone by your plastered base.

Decorating a basket with a press form

Prices for popular types of plaster

Plaster

Concrete

Compared to regular plaster, this method of finishing the basement is more dependable. It is also appropriate for PVC panels, tiles, and later brick decoration. However, it can be even simpler. Apply paint to the concrete base once it has been concreted.

Phases of the project:

• We fix the metal mesh on the basement. It is better to choose a mesh with a cell size of not more than 1 cm with a volumetric structure. This will achieve a larger area of ​​contact of the mesh with the solution, which will improve the reliability of the basement. We fasten the grid with dowels of fast installation or nail dowels.

• We make the formwork. When preparing the formwork, put the guide boards and fix it with pegs that are clogged into the ground. Next, we fasten the shields in an upright position, first on one side, then on the other. Every half meters we fasten the shields with spacers and additional clamps, they will not let the formwork open when pouring concrete. Outside, you can fix it with sprouts or pegs.

• We pour concrete, wait for drying, remove the formwork, stain and vauayal – your base is ready!

Ready-made concrete foundation

Stone finish

While the color and taste of the stone decoration are undoubtedly better, it looks better. Nevertheless, a stone—natural or artificial—will endure far longer and offer superior defense against outside factors.

Think about your options for using a stone to finish the basement.

Supplies needed to complete the basement

A natural stone

Natural stone such as sandstone, limestone, granite, or even marble can be used to finish a basement.

Marble appears rich, of course. However, there is a significant drawback to this pricey material: it absorbs dirt and moisture. Although it is very difficult to wash, it is possible. Marble is therefore seldom used. That’s not all, though. There are alternatives, but they are typically far more costly than marble. Take this labradite, for instance. Granite’s strength and distinctive color are combined to produce multicolored glues under various lighting conditions. Paints will literally make your house shine at different times of the day. But this comes at a high cost.

Advantages: A home with a stone basement appears more substantial and magnificent. a longer lifespan, no need for repainting, chip resistance, and durability.

Cons: The cost of natural facing stone will increase when painting and decorating it with other materials. Another negative material is stone, which adds extra weight to the foundation due to its mass and considerable external significance. In these situations, a reinforced drain pillow connection to the foundation is required. A stone frequently calls for a complicated installation, which drives up installation costs. For instance, granite blocks require special stops and reinforcement in addition to the solution.

The house’s finished basement features natural stone.

Phases of the project:

Given the weight of the natural stone, the base’s surface needs to be strengthened:

• Using special mounts, we mount a net to the wall.

• Then we apply a solution of concrete or plaster for finishing work on the grid.

Using the grid to apply the solution

• After the surface is completely dried, we process the base with a primer with a roller or brush.

• The next stage, again after drying, apply a special glue of increased strength.
• We fasten the stone to glue about the same as tiles, you can without the use of cross -shaped beacons. Natural stone does not require the same distance between the seams, since the stones can also differ from each other in size. Be sure to wipe the protruding solution.

Putting the stone in place and applying the adhesive solution

• After complete drying, apply grout.

Fake diamond

The material is created using cement-containing mixtures and crushed stone that has been expanded. The possibilities are truly endless in this situation. These materials come in a range of shapes, sizes, and hues. In other words, you can pick a style, color, and size for the entire house; picking a basement cornice is the best option. Artificial stone surfaces come in two varieties: rough and smooth. The benefits of this coating are all of the aforementioned. Cons: Expensive material costs.

Phases of the project:

Apparently, what’s the difference? both. However, there are two installation options available in this instance and the artificial stone’s weight is still easier. The first option improves the base’s surface, much like when natural stone is used for cladding; the second option does not allow for this choice:

• alignment
• padding
• gluing stone to the surface.
• Application of grout.

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Finishing with clinker brick

This material has an advantage over ceramic brick and facade plaster because it is composed of chamotte, or refractory clay. Both frost- and water-resistant. Brick manufacturers provide a 50-year guarantee. Cons: a hefty weight and expensive cost.

Phases of the project:

Artificial stone technology and brick decoration technology are almost identical. The only beacons that are always used are the cruciferous ones.

It is imperative to consider the duration required for the adhesive mixtures to harden and dry.

It’s important to lay out the brick and stone from right to left, starting at the corner.

Cross-shaped beacons installed in clinker brick

Clinker tiles

You won’t be able to tell the tile from brick in terms of size or appearance. However, the subtlety and lightness of tiles is what sets them apart the most. thickness of tiles: 8–21 mm. The fact that there are angular components makes it easy to precisely close the angles of the basement. Advantages of clinker tiles include their resistance to frost, ability to retain moisture, strength, and extended lifespan.

It’s crucial to use frost-resistant adhesive mixtures and solutions for seams when installing clinker tiles and other comparable exterior finishing materials.

Phases of the project:

• Pillow the surface

• We apply special frost -resistant glue. It is important to apply a layer of glue by no more than 1 kV.m., since after 30 minutes the glue hardens, and you just will not have time to glue the tile. In this case, we use the cross -shaped beacons to create the same distances between the tiles.

Gluing tiles and clinking

• After gluing all the tiles, fill the seams.

Klinker finishing tile sutures

Clinker flooring

Prices for various types of clinker tiles

Clinker tiles

Basement siding or PVC panels

One of the least expensive options can be linked to the PVC panel finish, which is a benefit. In addition to being lightweight, frost and moisture resistant, easy to install, and having a low burning temperature, this material is also convenient to wash. There are corner elements here as well, which is very handy, just like with clinker tiles. Manufacturers have a wide range of design options. Siding can be installed beneath wood, stone, mosaic tiles, or brick. Furthermore, what is noteworthy. You can use this material to finish the entire house, not just the basement.

The panels are now attached to the base using an entirely different technique than before. A wooden or metal crate is used instead of adhesive solutions, allowing the house to "breathe."

Remember to buy connecting components that come with plugs and instructions.

Such material’s drawback is debatable. Some people think it contains chemicals that are bad for people’s health, but the producers guarantee this.

PVC panels complete the base.

Phases of the project:

• The first step in this case will be the manufacture of the crate. Materials for the crate are usually used special profiles with wooden rails. Of course, all materials should have the main characteristic for the base – moisture -repellent. Therefore, all wooden surfaces are treated with moisture -proof impregnation. In the manufacture of the crate, we use a water level and plumb. The material is large in its area, so it is necessary to avoid slices of the design.

The basement’s siding crate

• As waterproofing, you can use a waterproofing film
• Mount the insulation using special clamps or tape.

Base insulation using polystyrene foam

• Using self -tapping screws, we attach the plugs and joints to which the panels will be attached around the perimeter of the entire structure.

Installation plan for siding panels

Basement PVC installation schematic

Siding prices

Siding

Tseral thermal panels

Manufacturers are constantly coming up with innovative, cost-effective, and ergonomic solutions. The panels used for the basement are made of clinker, or artificial stone, and are reinforced with polyurethane foam for thermal insulation while maintaining precise alignment with the rows of "brickwork." The panel has the advantage of being easier to mount because it is made up of 12–14 "bricks." Artificial materials, such as PVC panels, are minimal.

The basement thermal panels made by Polystyrol don’t last very long. This is a stopgap measure to address the issue. Polyurethane foam is the material that offers the best resistance for thermal panels. As such, make sure to inquire about the material’s foundation when selecting it.

The steps involved in installing thermal panels are the same as those involved in installing PVC ground siding.

Thermal panel installation in the basement

Prices for various types of basement thermal panels

Tseral thermal panels

Mosaic plaster

Because of the connecting component, the resin, the properties of this plaster are entirely different from those of regular plaster. The basement gains a very useful feature from the resin: it becomes vapor permeable and waterproof. And you really do need this! Moreover, this material’s ease of application and resistance to low temperatures are advantages. The plaster has tiny grains that range in size from 0.8 to 3 mm and has a multicolored mosaic-like appearance.

The drawback is that it can’t be used on artificial stone surfaces or lime surfaces that require heat conservation. Adjustments may also be necessary while it is operating.

Phases of the project:

• Clean and primer the surface of the basement
• We apply a layer of ordinary plaster. You can do without it, but it will serve as an additional leveling step.
• Using stainless steel graters, apply mosaic plaster. It can be applied to lime-sand, gypsum, cement plastered surfaces and concrete.

Using mosaic plaster

Mosaic plaster fraud

Porcelain tiles

This includes the quartz agglomerate, which is a plate made of crushed quartz or granite that is once more resin-based. These materials’ great strength and resistance to outside forces are their advantages. It would be the ideal choice and could even be referred to as eternal. If not for the high price, the drawback.

Basement distribution diagram created with porcelain

Phases of the project:

• We install a metal stainless frame to the wall using self -tapping screws, starting from the lower part of the structure, then guides and lateral strips. The distance between the wall and the frame is 2-5 mm. This is necessary for ventilation.
• On top of the frame between the guides, we fix the waterproofing film.

• we fasten the tile to the frame, having previously applied a thin layer of concrete solution. The solution should be thick enough. We install the tile on the frame using tile mounts.

Important: Exercise caution when handling porcelain tiles. Even with their strength, the tiles’ edges could break off during installation, causing the seams to become less taut.

Prices for various types of porcelain tiles

Porcelain stoneware

Flat slate

Flat slate is made from a mixture of asbestos, water and Portland cement. Slate is pressed and unnecessary. In our case, it is better to use a pressed one, it is more durable. This material has a lot of advantages. Due to the asbestos in the composition, it is very strong and fireproof, does not lend itself to corrosion, quite flexible, not subject to temperature changes, durable, does not heat up in the sun. Has good sound insulation and thermal insulation, resistant to aggressive environments. And most importantly, he has a low price. Cons – when cutting the slate, harmful asbestos dust forms, it is inconvenient to install it, we need assistants.

Phases of the project:

• Prepare the surface of the basement, primer, warm.
• We prepare a wooden crate.
• We fasten a flat slate to a wooden crate, as well as to drywall using self -tapping screws. Start from the corner of the house.
• The location of the slate at the corners is necessarily closed with corners of galvanized iron using screws.
• stain slate, best acrylic paint.

Important: Slate sheets must be treated with an antiseptic composition prior to installation. To prevent a significant amount of asbestos dust, only an electric saw should be used to cut slate sheets thicker than one centimeter.

As a result, once everything is prepared, we install the castings to prevent water from damaging our base. If not, all of your efforts will be in vain.

Fading slate

Choosing the correct materials is essential when finishing the foundation of your own home. The base contributes significantly to the structure’s durability and aesthetic appeal in addition to supporting the entire thing. The base should blend in with the rest of your home’s design, whether you choose for contemporary siding or classic stone.

Take into account the base finish’s practical aspects as well. In order to preserve the integrity of your home’s foundation, it must be able to withstand weather and provide moisture protection. In order to ensure longevity and lower the need for future repairs, proper installation and maintenance are essential.

In addition, the base functions as a boundary between the house and its surrounds. It can improve the entrance’s ambiance and curb appeal. Your home can be made to stand out by incorporating architectural details or landscaping elements.

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