This article is devoted to the finish of the basement and the materials used in this case.
What materials are there?
• basement siding;
• wild stone;
• decorative plaster;
• polystyrene;
• Tile.
How effective these materials are?
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Basement siding is one of the coatings imitating wood, stone, tiles or brick. Due to the various forms of siding panels, it is popular for both external and internal work. The basement siding, unlike vinyl siding, has greater strength and durability. A high advantage of basement siding is its reliable protection of the supporting structures (walls) from the influence of the external environment, resistance to temperature changes, while the preservation of the original shape, type and color. As well as due to light mass, it is easily installed and does not require special care. In a word, harmoniously approaches most facades. Available for independent assembly and allows you to create the desired shape.
• Wild stone is one of the materials that are popular in construction (facades cladding, facades decor). Including for basement surfaces. Wild stone — natural material, does not respond to the influence of the external environment and durable. But its appearance does not always correspond to various facades. Therefore, given its expensive value, you must clearly determine the main facade of the house or building, imagine how the painted facade and stone base will look like.
Recently, a lot of materials that imitate wild stone have been produced, which is available at prices to any buyer. Such materials have become more popular and is not almost different from natural.
• Decorative plaster — one of the environmentally friendly coatings of the supporting surface with a unique appearance, is used by most consumers. In basement surfaces, decorative plaster separately emphasizes the facade of the house. The uniqueness of this type of coating lies in the fact that with each new application, a new color scheme and relief appear. In its rarely repeated property and appearance, decorative plaster is expensive. Therefore, it is recommended to use it in closed rooms. A lot of moisture, direct effects of sunlight, as well as the physical effects of the external environment will quickly ruin the type of plaster.
There is also a regular plaster, a cement -based solution, which is considered a simple and affordable coverage of the basement. Such plaster can simply be painted with oil paint and it will serve for several years.
• polystyrene — is used for the thermal insulation system of external walls in order to maintain the temperature of the indoor. The use of foam in basement surfaces is especially effective if there is a basement of the house and part of this floor is located above the ground (this is the base). But it is not considered the main element of the coverage of the basement in (literally). After insulation of the surface, it can be sheathed loved by the view of the cladding.
• Tile — the word implies the general meaning of the applied materials for the finish of the basement. There are artificial and natural, standard or forms made to order. For example, marble, granite, tiles made of natural stones, etc. p. The use of such materials is also reliable and effective. It is used by gluing with tile glue (for external work) on the plastered surface.
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What materials are not recommended?
• Ceramic tiles
• Silica-bonding brick.
The main drawback of ceramic tiles and silicate brick is their low moisture resistance.
As a conclusion, we give the basic rules regarding the finish of the basement:
• if the base is part of the floor that is above the ground, it should be isolated (polystyrene, roofing material, waterproofing);
• Materials that cover the base with the effects of the external environment (temperature difference, rains, frosts, snow, etc. D.)
