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Basement Finishing: Things to Know
 CEILING HEIGHT
 Normally, the stipulated height of your basement ceiling shouldn't be anything
less than seven feet, nine inches. Anything less than this measurement will make
the basement uncomfortable.
 WATER AND MOISTURE PROBLEMS
 Water leakage is one prevalent issue in basement finishing that has to be
effectively addressed if you intend to get the best from your work. Always bear
in mind that no matter how small the quantity of moisture that is found in your
basement it can cause severe mold problem for you.
 ATTRACTIVE AND FUNCTIONAL FLOORING
 The Laminate or vinyl interlocking tile or plank flooring system
 With this option, the tiles are attached to each other unlike the more common attachment
to the floor. This is done in order to make its removal easy for cleaning or routine
maintenance of the floor.
 Carpeting:
 This option gives your basement a very cozy and refreshing taste. But note that, it's prone to
mold and mildew. However, this issue can be eliminated by putting mildew resistant padding
underneath it.