Introduction

Introduction     Finishing a basement wall is the main undertaking in completing a fined basement. A finished a basement is an inexpensive way to increase the living area of a house. Building an addition requires precious lot space and is generally more expensive. The floor and ceiling are already present in a basement, decreasing the time of construction.
    These instructions assume the basement has concrete walls and floor. If the basement has moisture problems, these should be addressed before starting this project. Windows should already be in place. The basement should have its own electrical breaker or a breaker shared with the main house, but located in the basement.
    A high degree of carpentry knowledge is required to complete a project of this magnitude. The laborer starting this project should know how to operate power saws and drive nails. Use of other tools will be outlined in the instructions. The electrical part of the instructions should only be attempted by those confident with their work. If unsure about the electrical wiring procedure, hire an electrician. The electrical work should be inspected before power is applied.

Carpentry tools required for this job:

crosscut saw (also called radial arm saw)	claw hammer
drywall hammer	level
carpenter’s square	paint brushes
putty knives

Warning: Eye protection should be used when operating power saws.

Materials needed include:

lumber (mainly 2x4)	plasterboard (usually ½ inch thick)
16d nails	drywall nails
masonry nails	drywall mud (premixed)
drywall joint tape	electrical wire
wire nuts	breaker
switches	fixtures

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