tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4003736609609039129.post917869830652088026..comments2024-03-05T09:29:06.063-06:00Comments on Frankfully: Our Unfinished BasementVictoria @ Frankfullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02628046003242327327noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4003736609609039129.post-21419707923136066452017-07-25T17:26:07.897-05:002017-07-25T17:26:07.897-05:00hi!
I was wondering how the floor paint has held u...hi!<br />I was wondering how the floor paint has held up?<br />thanks!!eileennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4003736609609039129.post-33154328686768125642015-12-25T21:22:59.986-06:002015-12-25T21:22:59.986-06:00Hi, Victoria! Did you use a sprayer on the floor a...Hi, Victoria! Did you use a sprayer on the floor as well? It looks fabulous! Also, what did you seal it with?Melissa Blevinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12826617330251637400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4003736609609039129.post-6073777732172191842013-07-19T11:22:28.398-05:002013-07-19T11:22:28.398-05:00We used Zinsser FastPrime2 (a water based stain hi...We used Zinsser FastPrime2 (a water based stain hiding primer and sealer that has a fast dry time) to prime - so that it would cover up any yucky-ness from it just being an unfinished basement for so many years, then we used a commercial/contractor-grade inexpensive paint we got at Menards called Conco (http://www.concopaints.com/) in High Hide White - for the very reason the name implies! A few years later everything is still looking great!Victoria @ Frankfullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02628046003242327327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4003736609609039129.post-27159898615308775912013-07-19T11:18:35.834-05:002013-07-19T11:18:35.834-05:00At the time, it's sort of a lot of work with t...At the time, it's sort of a lot of work with the sprayer and everything, but the end result is SO WORTH IT! We use our basement all the time, and while it's a basement, it is a super pleasant place to be...not scary and dark at all! It's still a place that you feel like you can decorate and be a part of your home.Victoria @ Frankfullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02628046003242327327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4003736609609039129.post-40648798876276582142013-07-18T12:13:33.072-05:002013-07-18T12:13:33.072-05:00What type of paint did you use for the ceiling?What type of paint did you use for the ceiling?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4003736609609039129.post-39106004966369141362013-07-18T11:52:18.928-05:002013-07-18T11:52:18.928-05:00I have been looking for ideas for unfinished basem...I have been looking for ideas for unfinished basements. Great idea. I want to do the same, so that I can have a workout space, and office space.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4003736609609039129.post-11505421736287082692013-01-29T23:15:48.188-06:002013-01-29T23:15:48.188-06:00We took down any insulation we had - it was all th...We took down any insulation we had - it was all there for soundproofing, I guess? So we don't have any insulation like you're talking about. I don't know about painting it, though (the actual insulation, that is, vs a paper vapor barrier). Could you maybe put some thin lauan plywood type stuff up to enclose the insulation? Whatever you end up doing, let me know! I'm sure this isn't the last time we'll be painting joists!Victoria @ Frankfullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02628046003242327327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4003736609609039129.post-81865584112545459082013-01-28T08:04:49.970-06:002013-01-28T08:04:49.970-06:00What about the insulation in the floor joist? Im p...What about the insulation in the floor joist? Im paintin gmy ceiling also and wonder if i should paint the pink insulation thats in the floor joist pockets above the wall. Thanks your paint job looks greatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4003736609609039129.post-42477145764411819392012-10-16T17:49:49.001-05:002012-10-16T17:49:49.001-05:00We did paint the pipes and wires and it looks grea...We did paint the pipes and wires and it looks great! They totally blend in. We primed everything first with Zinsser's FastPrime, so that will stick to the various pipe materials and block most stains. (You can prime with an even heftier (oil-based, maybe) primer if you're worried about rust or stains - or just read the can of whatever you get.) The only thing we didn't paint was the foam-insulated air conditioner condensation pipe. But everything else got a couple of coats and it looks great!Victoria @ Frankfullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02628046003242327327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4003736609609039129.post-51927068919608155822012-10-16T13:24:11.572-05:002012-10-16T13:24:11.572-05:00I love what you did to your basement. It looks won...I love what you did to your basement. It looks wonderful. We have the same type of basement and I'd like to copy your paint idea, however, I am hesitant to paint the pipes and wires. Did you do that? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04085659193399022447noreply@blogger.com