Basement Finishing Before & After Photos

Current customer was looking for help updating their partially finished basement, no plans for use in mind, just wanted it to be up to date. We said, No problem, you came to the right place.

To bring this basement up to date, we covered the block foundation walls with paneling the customer already had going throughout the basement, we installed a brand new linen drop ceiling and Lifeproof flooring.

A homeowner in Nottingham, MD had long envisioned transforming their basement into a finished, livable space, but persistent moisture issues kept getting in the way. Water intrusion not only made the area damp and uncomfortable, but also raised concerns about potential mold growth and long-term damage. Determined to protect their investment and finally move forward with their renovation plans, the homeowner contacted Quality 1st for a permanent and effective solution.

After a thorough inspection, our team recommended the installation of our patented EverLast Wall Panels, specially designed for the unique challenges of basement environments. These panels are made from durable, non-organic materials that resist moisture, mold, and mildew, making them an ideal choice for finishing lower-level spaces. Once in place, the EverLast System not only resolved the moisture concerns but also significantly improved the basement’s aesthetics and functionality. The homeowner now has a clean, dry, and attractive space they can confidently move forward with, knowing it’s protected for the long term.

This customer had a finished basement that they were looking to upgrade the flooring. Currently, the floor was wall to wall with beige carpet and they wanted to go for more of a hardwood floor look. Putting real hardwood floor in a basement is never a good idea, waterproofed or not, one pipe leak and that floor is ruined. Our inspector arrived at the property with some flooring samples and the winner was our ThermalDry Elite Plank flooring in Espresso.

Our ThermalDry Elite Plank flooring has a luxurious wood look and feel and is inorganic and water resistant. The flooring is also equipped with raised pegs that will suspend the planks above the cold, damp concrete floor, which can make the surface temperature up to 10 degrees warmer.

This Bel Air, MD, homeowner was determined to preserve the structural integrity of their home after battling ongoing water seepage in their basement, which had caused moisture damage, mold, and an unhealthy living environment. Frustrated with the constant issues, the homeowner reached out to Quality 1st for a lasting solution.

Next, our expert team installed our patented WaterGuard Drainage System, which effectively captured and directed water away from the foundation, preventing further water intrusion. To complete the transformation, we installed our durable EverLast Finished Wall Panels, which provided a moisture-resistant and durable solution for the basement walls, offering a finished, clean look while ensuring long-term protection from mold and moisture.

With these expert solutions in place, we successfully restored the basement to a dry, healthy, and inviting environment, preserving the home’s structural integrity and providing the homeowner with total peace of mind!

For this finished basement, the owner wanted a finishing floor installed to complete the basement. Our Elite Plank flooring is made out of inorganic materials thathelps absorb any and all moisture, preventing swelling or buckling. We were able to tear up and remove all old flooring that had been damaged over time. Once that was done, we installed our Elite Plank flooring throughout the basement. With plank flooring, each piece is removable and can easily be cleaned, fixed or even replaced without ruining the rest of the floor.