Job Stories

Homeowners in Bedford, Massachusetts, decided to add an entertainment space in their basement. We only finished half of the space, leaving the rest as dry storage. To finish the walls and flooring, we used our EverLast vinyl system in white and our ThermalDry plank flooring. We added modern doorknobs to their existing doors, changed out all of their switches and outlets, and added recessed can lighting. To make the space more cohesive, we installed decorative post surrounds to their weight-bearing posts and baseboard heating to make the space more comfortable. This resulted in a beautiful new space perfect for entertaining out on the patio beyond the basement. 

A couple in Bedford, Massachusetts, would like to have a large part of their basement finished for entertaining. They would like a wet bar near the stairs, and will leave the rest of the room open for entertainment. The small portion they will leave unfinished will be used for storage.  We used our EverLast vinyl wall system in white with finished linen ceiling tiles. We added base electrical, all new outlets, and recessed can lights. We replaced the existing stairs with a hand rail and open mahogany railing in white trim. Finally, we added Thermal Dry flooring and electrical baseboard heat. 

Laurie had spent a good chunk of time online, investigating different basement finishing systems. She knew that her basement did occasionally see condensation and she worried that carpet and drywall might fail in the moist environment. Laurie found Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate, in her online search. She took the time to explore the finishing products and found herself really impressed. By the time Laurie reached out to us, she knew exactly what she wanted: a bathroom and family room that would stand up to moisture. We were only too happy to help! Laurie now has that family room and bathroom downstairs, and she didn't have to worry about adding an addition OR moving!

Ted, a Billerica homeowner, had a basement he hated. The space was really dated. It had red shag carpeting! And not the on-trend carpet we're seeing pop up in design blogs, but old musty mildew shag carpet. Ted wanted us to rip out that shag and create a clean and mildew free space to showcase his... taxidermy collection! Taxidermy is, as I'm sure you can imagine, super vulnerable to basement-like conditions. Ted wanted to be sure that his collection was displayed beautifully and that it was safe from environmental conditions. Our system is perfect for Ted because it is mildew resistant and really strong. Our wall panels are strong enough to support the heavy shelving Ted needs to showcase his collection. With Total Basement Finishing, Ted now has his dream space. 

Terri and Dan, Salem NH homeowners, were trying to get the most out of their basement. Though the space was completely unfinished, the family had already brought in a ping pong table, set up a shoe and coat rack, and everything was well organized. But the insulation was drooping, the cement floor was prone to moisture, and there was exposed wiring. All the organization techniques in the world couldn't make the unfinished basement comfortable. Dan liked our basement system, and Terri liked that we could install paint-able walls. Once we started construction, Dan was called away on business, leaving Terri home to have fun with kids and construction. Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate, was able to stay out of her way, she was thrilled with the process, and loved that we were conscientious and mindful in her home. Now Terri and Dan have a finished basement, they can play ping pong without worrying about the ball getting caught in insulation! 

Need the perfect space to entertain friends and family but don't want to sacrifice your main living space or build an addition? Why not let our Basement Finishing Specialists transform your basement into a space your guests will love! This homeowner in Salem, NH wanted to transform their basement from a dark and lifeless storage space into an attractive entertainment area for guests (and their pool table!) as well as a home gym.

A couple and their two children were excited to finish their basement into home offices. The couple both own their own businesses, so they needed a space away from the rest of the household. Both of their children are also heavily involved with physical activities. Their basement was already partially finished but it needed a refresh, so they called Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate. TBF finished their basement with a vinyl system that brought their basement home offices together.

A homeowner had water damage in their basement after a dishwasher they had installed began leaking water. They reached out to us because of our waterproof system, which would save them from suffering this kind of damage in the future. We began the project by demoing the approximately three hundred square feet of damaged floors. Next, we repaired some of the walls they already had instead of fully replacing them. After this, we replaced their stairs with oak treads and installed a mounted handrail. Finally, we added our Dry Core sub floor, above which we installed our ElitePlank flooring in oak. This left them with a much-improved space that will stay clean and dry for many years to come. 

Are you and your family huge sports fans but struggle to find adequate space to host friends for the big game? Why not finish your basement with watching your favorite teams in mind? A young couple in Tewksbury, MA asked us to finish their basement into an entertainment space specifically for watching their favorite sports teams. We utilized our pre-finished wall system and elite plank flooring for the project.

A family in Tewksbury, MA was having issues with keeping their walk out basement dry, and also wanted to create a finished livable space. We installed our mold-resistant and waterproof pre-finished wall system, grey thermal dry flooring, and added a SaniDry dehumidifyer to prevent future moisture problems.