Finishing the basement of a private house: aesthetic and practical options

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In order for the finishing of the basement of a private house to last as long as possible, it is necessary to choose not only aesthetically attractive, but also practical materials intended for use in a humid environment. It will be better if they can withstand mechanical influences.

Finishing the basement of a private house

The basement of the building after facing takes on a different look

The content of the article

1 Appointment of the aboveground part of the foundation
2 Finishing the basement of a private house with suitable materials
3 Prices for the presented types of facing materials
4 Summarizing
5 Video: finishing the basement of the house with siding

Appointment of the aboveground part of the foundation

The part of the foundation protruding beyond the soil usually carries not only an architectural, but also a functional load. With its help, it is possible to take out the walls of the building to a certain height, leveling and protecting them from negative influences. The distance from the ground to the top edge should not be less than 40 cm.

Using stone for cladding the basement

The plinth can be erected using:

monolithic reinforced concrete;
building bricks of a suitable brand;
ready-made reinforced concrete blocks.

The basement part of the base is made of bricks

Helpful information! When constructing the upper part of the foundation, one should not forget about air vents to ensure ventilation under the floor... The holes should be more than 15 cm from the ground.

Finishing the basement of a private house with suitable materials

To date, there are a great many types of cladding suitable for the basement. Every developer will be able to find material on financial opportunities, because prices vary in the widest range. It is proposed to consider the most interesting options for finishing the basement of a private house.

Cladding process using clinker tiles

Clinker tiles that have been tested in harsh conditions can be used to decorate the sole of a building. With its help, roads were paved in the 19th century on the territory of Holland.The main advantage of the material can be considered high strength properties.

The tile in this case imitates brick

Fragments of the cladding are attached to the side surface of the basement using an adhesive solution, which is applied to the base with a notched trowel. Plastic spacers are inserted between the tiles so that the size of the joints is the same. Grouting is carried out after 48 hours.

Fixing clinker tiles to the aboveground part of the base

The use of natural stone for finishing the basement of a private house

Natural stone has always been something special in architecture. With its help, it was possible to give a respectable look to any structures. However, naturalness comes at a price. Most often, rocks of magmatic origin are purchased to decorate the basement:

gabbro;
granite;
labradorite.

Decorating the basement with natural stone

Important! It is advisable to abandon the use of stones formed from loose sedimentary rocks, since the period of their operation will be short. These include: limestone, shell rock and dolomite.

When facing with stone, it is better to use glue designed for heavy tiles. It will allow you to achieve high-quality adhesion to the surface. After the adhesive has dried, additional varnishing can be made. Thanks to this, it will be possible to protect the seams from moisture penetration.

After varnishing, the stone looks more expressive

Vinyl siding for finishing the plinth with imitation of various materials

The design features of the basement part of the base do not in all cases allow the use of stone or tiles for facing. In this case, finishing may be the best solution. siding panels PVC. The surface of the plates can imitate the aforementioned materials.

During the work, brick siding was used

Plastic panels are attached to the plinth by means of a metal lathing consisting of suspensions and bearing profiles. Dowels are used as connecting fasteners. In connection with the installation of the support structure, it is not necessary to level the foundation surface.

Metal profiled sheet for finishing the basement of a private house

A less expensive option is to use profiled metal sheets with a polymer coating. However, such a cladding cannot be called aesthetically outstanding, therefore this method is more suitable for finishing bases. outbuildings.

The surface of the corrugated board imitates a stone

Metal sheets can be attached directly to horizontal girders using self-tapping screws. The presence of additional elements in the form of abutment strips improves the appearance of the cladding.

Fasteners are installed between waves

Fiber cement panels for finishing the basement of private houses

The products are manufactured on the basis of cement and wood fibers using hot pressing. The outer surface of the panels is laminated or coated with a protective layer. In terms of design possibilities, panels are a promising option, as they are able to imitate other materials.

The use of fiber cement panels for decoration

The photo with the finishing of the basement of a private house demonstrates the aesthetic possibilities of the presented products. In the production of fiber cement panels, dyes with increased resistance to ultraviolet light are used, therefore, even with prolonged use, the colors do not fade.

One of the popular series of fiber cement products

Side surface finishing with decorative plaster

Not very costly in financial terms, but a rather laborious way of lining the basement is plastering. First, the surface of the structure is leveled with a cement-sand mixture, after which a decorative layer is applied on top.If necessary, dried plaster is painted with moisture-resistant paints.

The process of applying mosaic plaster to the plinth

High quality decorative plaster has the following advantages:

resistance to temperature changes;
immunity to ultraviolet radiation;
increased moisture resistance;
the possibility of tinting;
long operational period;
economy.

A layer of decorative plaster looks quite interesting

Note! Cement, acrylic and silicone plasters are suitable for external use. With regard to gypsum compositions, they should only be used for work indoors in dry rooms.

The leveling layer of plaster is applied to the base

Prices for the presented types of facing materials

All of the listed materials, the use of which is possible for finishing the basement of a private house, are different. However, prices for some of them may still vary within a narrow range. For clarity, a special table is offered.

Table 1 . Prices for facing materials

Cladding type	Price per square meter
Clinker tiles	1600-2500
Facing stone	2500-3000
Basement siding	500-1000
Profiled sheets	450-550
Fiber cement panels	1500-2500
Decorative plaster	500-1000

Some recommendations

when facing with clinker tiles, the color of the grout should be carefully selected, since it should be in good harmony with the main elements;
when using profiled sheets, it is necessary to choose the most stable polymer coating;
if preference was given to plaster, then it is best to purchase a ready-made composition, since there is a risk of preparing a poor-quality solution.

Summarizing

High-quality finishing of the basement of a private house is required not only to improve the appearance, but also to protect the main structure from weathering. The cladding makes it possible to increase the service life of the structure to a significant extent. Many finishing materials can last for more than a dozen years without losing quality characteristics.