Finished Basement in Franklin, MA
Part of the Project Profiles series that showcases some of our completed remodeling and construction projects. Today I'm showing off a basement finishing project we did for a family in Franklin Massachusetts.
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This was a fairly typical basement finishing project for us. The customer had unused space in the basement and wanted to turn it into a family room and entertainment area with a full bathroom. We also created storage space and separate areas for HVAC , electric and water utilities.
Before and During Construction
Here are some of the before construction and during construction images. There is a link below each image to the full size image.
Before we started work on the basement. Framing materials have been delivered and we're ready to go.
Because a new bathroom was being added, we had to remove some of the existing concrete floor in order to add a sewage ejector pump and below grade drain piping.
At this point, most of the new framing in the basement has been completed.
Another view of the finished framing from the other side of the room. The rough-electric and rough-plumbing has been completed at this point as well.
The Completed Basement Project
Here are some pictures of the finished basement at the completion of the job.
The completed finished basement in Franklin, MA. The metal Lally Columns were wrapped with wood trim boards and then had baseboard trim and crown molding installed.
The back foundation wall was a half-wall. This allowed for a nice wood shelf installation as well as full size basement windows.
Another picture of the remodeled basement from a different angle.
A different angle of the finished basement. You can see the door to the closet under the stairs from this angle as well (to the left of the tv).
Franklin Massachusetts remodeled basement. Shaw Anvil LVP flooring, Armstrong 2x2 ceiling tiles with LED recessed lights.
This basement image is taken near the full bathroom and electrical room.
View of part of the new basement bathroom. We had to create a niche with a shelf over the toilet in order to have the existing window entirely inside the bathroom and still have enough room in the adjacent electrical-room. It worked out great and the customer loved it.
Another view of the new basement bathroom.
The Sterling Ensemble shower in the new basement bathroom.
A picture of the new vanity, mirror and vanity light fixture.
The Plans for the Basement
These are the plans we did for the Franklin basement project.
Franklin, MA basement plans page 1
Franklin, MA basement plans page 2
Project Specifications
Here are some of the specs from this project:
- 2x6 wall framing with R-19 insulation
- Plaster veneer finish over wallboard
- Zoeller sewage ejector pump system
- Sterling Ensemble 4-piece 48x34 acrylic shower base and walls
- Panasonic Whisper series bathroom ceiling exhaust fan and light
- Shaw Anvil series LVP flooring (Luxury Vinyl Plank)
- Site-fabricated wood shelving with trim at recessed wall-niche in bathroom and along back wall
- Armstrong Brighton series recessed tiles on main ceiling, with LED recessed lights
- New HVAC zone for heat and AC run from the existing HVAC unit
- Honeywell ERV system and humidistat (Energy Recovery Ventilator)
Are You Ready?
Are you looking into finishing off your basement? If you would like a free estimate you can let me know here.
About the Author:
Joshua Johnson (josh@johnsonremod.com) is the owner of Johnson Construction & Remodeling and has been a licensed contractor in Massachusetts since 2004.
Johnson Construction provides: additions, decks, kitchens, bathrooms, basements and more. Their service area includes Norfolk County, Middlesex County and parts of Worcester County. You can contact him and request an estimate here.
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