Basement, part six: Time for the next list
Editor’s note: As you might guess from the title, The Gimlet completed his task list from an earlier post. There is still plenty to do, and sadly the basement won’t be finished in time to accommodate our out-of-town guests, but the end is in sight.
Last night we finally got the last of the wall board up. I feel like it took quite a long time, but I had to tear out one third of the basement, put in the electrical circuit and put in the drywall. Still this has been an odyssey.
I have purchased some of the mud needed and all the tape needed to finish the drywall. After we complete that, and I tile the fireplace surround, it will be time to seal the drywall, paint the walls, finish electrical & plumbing, add the wet bar (including tiling the countertop) and do the finish carpentry. The finish carpentry will be to add crown moldings, shelves on the half-walls, stair baseboards and a railing, and baseboards in the rest of the basement. The carpet is paid for and has arrived, and the marble tile was ordered today and should arrive later this week. After all I mentioned above we will install the carpet and have a beautiful, but empty basement.
April 25th, 2007 12:03
Here’s a prediction: The basement won’t be empty for long!
I’m really impressed by all that Gimlet and team have done.
April 25th, 2007 20:41
Thanks! I’m very impressed with everything he’s been able to do, too.
Translation from Gimletese:
“Empty basement” = he can’t buy his plasma screen HDTV + comfy couch for a well-earned rest just yet. Poor guy. As happens, some of the supplies cost more than we budgeted, plus we have some unexpected car repairs. But on the bright side, the longer he waits, the TV in the size he wants will drop in price.