# DIY Basement Renovation Project: Adding Bedroom and Bath. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [July 1, 2010, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-basement-renovation-project-adding-bedroom-and-bath/157287 "2010-07-01T11:31:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-basement-renovation-project-adding-bedroom-and-bath/157287/161 "2011-07-12T08:40:43Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > No shit. I would have thought that all that water would turn the basement tropical in a hurry. I guess a well placed fan will suck the humid air out before it can migrate to the rest of the room. :tup: > > So, you’ve got what 3 days till you move? That’s enough time for the soap mode, and then a rain-x spray and a half dozen giant hair dryers between the shower stall and the bedroom so you can go from dirty to clean and dry in 15 seconds. I dont even need a dehumidifier in the basement. And no, not three days…, tomorrow is my last day in Buffalo. I would need 2 days to do that install. But i think the idea of a conveyor belt shower system is great! i’ll take a picture of my ricer lighting later too. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-basement-renovation-project-adding-bedroom-and-bath/157287/162 "2011-07-12T08:52:51Z")
Can I test out the shower? I’ll write a review that you can leave with the house 😉 ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2011, 12:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-basement-renovation-project-adding-bedroom-and-bath/157287/163 "2011-07-16T12:58:02Z")
> [@walter](#): > > New tile is great, did you remove the ceiling rain head, or is it just out of the frame? And the last pics of the completed work now that I have moved out. ---------- Post added at 03:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:44 PM ---------- ---------- Post added at 03:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:57 PM ---------- ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2011, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-basement-renovation-project-adding-bedroom-and-bath/157287/164 "2011-07-16T13:42:19Z")
So good looking. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2011, 7:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-basement-renovation-project-adding-bedroom-and-bath/157287/165 "2011-07-18T07:21:54Z")
^ Looks better than “good.” 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2011, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-basement-renovation-project-adding-bedroom-and-bath/157287/166 "2011-07-18T07:28:11Z")
That really is awesome. ---
**Author:** ![00zx6r](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/00zx6r/32/7244_2.png) [@00zx6r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/00zx6r)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2011, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-basement-renovation-project-adding-bedroom-and-bath/157287/167 "2011-07-18T12:53:36Z")
looks amazing… any reason why you went with metal studding??? For me I’d avoid that 100%, I just hope it stays dry down there… anywho - looks awesome… ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2011, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-basement-renovation-project-adding-bedroom-and-bath/157287/168 "2011-07-22T20:39:35Z")
^Thanks all. I’ve gotta admit…i miss it already. Best shower ever. Hopefully in a few years it’ll be my summer home and i’ll have a reason to move back to buffalo. > [@00zx6r](#): > > looks amazing… any reason why you went with metal studding??? > > For me I’d avoid that 100%, I just hope it stays dry down there… > > anywho - looks awesome… i liked that the steel studs are 100% true and straight. Also, they were a bit cheaper than quality 2x4’s. Plus, having all the wood in the basement will only make it more humid as the wood absorbs moisture. I have all of the studs sitting on a foam vapor barrier to prevent any rust where it would sit on the concrete…and the basement is VERY DRY to begin with. ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2011, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-basement-renovation-project-adding-bedroom-and-bath/157287/169 "2011-07-24T18:24:33Z")
Did you just tile over the original base you had? ---
**Author:** ![00zx6r](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/00zx6r/32/7244_2.png) [@00zx6r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/00zx6r)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2011, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-basement-renovation-project-adding-bedroom-and-bath/157287/170 "2011-07-25T09:10:41Z")
> [@LAFENGAS](#): > > ^Thanks all. I’ve gotta admit…i miss it already. Best shower ever. Hopefully in a few years it’ll be my summer home and i’ll have a reason to move back to buffalo. > > i liked that the steel studs are 100% true and straight. Also, they were a bit cheaper than quality 2x4’s. Plus, having all the wood in the basement will only make it more humid as the wood absorbs moisture. I have all of the studs sitting on a foam vapor barrier to prevent any rust where it would sit on the concrete…and the basement is VERY DRY to begin with. I agree with ya on the metal studs - i was going to do that in my basement, but my primary concern was water/metal/electrical didnt mix well with me. Plus the fact with renters, in your case, having children and seeing a cool shower/setup, might do some “No-No”. Also, power outages etc… All-in-all i love the setup!!! ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-basement-renovation-project-adding-bedroom-and-bath/157287/171 "2011-07-28T20:02:37Z")
> [@walter](#): > > Did you just tile over the original base you had? Yeah, which was my plan if the concrete didn’t turn out the way i wanted. Just tossed mortar on and went to town. > [@00zx6r](#): > > I agree with ya on the metal studs - i was going to do that in my basement, but my primary concern was water/metal/electrical didnt mix well with me. > > Plus the fact with renters, in your case, having children and seeing a cool shower/setup, might do some “No-No”. Also, power outages etc… > > All-in-all i love the setup!!! Thanks, and yeah, no problems as of yet. I have an access panel behind the toilet for the sewage pump and can see some of the studs around the shower. After one year, no sign of moisture problems, rest, etc. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2011, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-basement-renovation-project-adding-bedroom-and-bath/157287/172 "2011-09-16T10:34:50Z")
Great work man! I would be doing the same if my basement was a 1/4 of that size. Stupid half basement with low ceilings ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2011, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-basement-renovation-project-adding-bedroom-and-bath/157287/173 "2011-09-16T11:30:16Z")
I don’t know how I missed this thread but thanks for the random bump. Amazing work and gives me lots of ideas for my upcoming basement remodel. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2011, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-basement-renovation-project-adding-bedroom-and-bath/157287/174 "2011-09-16T11:39:58Z")
Hah yea me too. I dont know how I missed 7 pages worth. My neighbor wants me to do his bathrooms so ill show his these pics for inspiration ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2011, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-basement-renovation-project-adding-bedroom-and-bath/157287/175 "2011-09-17T07:23:28Z")
I miss my basement. ☹ Though it’s nice to have others paying my mortage, taxes, and HOA (plus extra)… all while i still own it. It was good experience and a great rennovation that added awesome rental appeal. And i saved myself a ton of dough doing it myself. I can’t wait to build my “dream” home! Thanks everbody for the criticisim, critiques, and advice! [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-basement-renovation-project-adding-bedroom-and-bath/157287.md?page=8)