Any concrete/construction guys in here?

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Gettin ready to remodel a bigger part of the basement to move my home gym in to. I live up north just an fyi. I was going to just paint the cinder cinder block (high school / college throwback) and just epoxy the floor. Was thinkin no insulation so itll be a lil cooler in the summer. 2 q’s:

If I do wanna insulate can I just glue some pink board to the cinderblock after applying waterproofing and glue drywall directly on to that or donI gotta stud in the walls?

I like the look of the grey concrete floor. Its got some character. What epoxy / sealer should I use just to kinda protect it and make it easier to clean?

I dont like those “done” pretty lookin gyms for some reason. Trying to keep it my style but when we sell the house I dont want the buyers being like well that was halfassed.

Thx in advance all! Ill post pics if needed.

 

[MindlessWork]

I redid a basement of a condo I once owned 10 years ago and painted one wall that was all cinderblock with a mold resistant paint in ocean green and the floor which was plain concrete I put down a sealer. As there were two rooms I put a commercial carpet in the front area and framed the walls as made that room a TV room.

In your case just paint the concrete walls with a mold resistant semigloss and put down a few coats of concrete sealer if you like to keep the concrete floor exposed. If you want to insulate, you can put that pink board behind some 2x4's and put up water resistant drywall. You can hide the joists above by simply putting up sheetrock.

 

[Phil g]

A really good paint product you can use is called kiltz, but when using it you have to wear a respirator. I have used it many times to great success.

 

[OHBRUTUSIO]

Thanks a TON gents! Ill be startin tomorrow!!!

 

[MindlessWork]

Put up pics of your progress. A home gym sounds dandy. You can build a platform for your deadlifts as well.

 

[Kins]

Put up pics of your progress. A home gym sounds dandy. You can build a platform for your deadlifts as well.

Preview,

 

[Anon44]

Roll on a good drylock vapor barrier then Rip a bunch of 3/4 cuts the length of your 2x4's put em every 16 inches or 16 oc. For nailers. I'd use tapcons to fasten them. Then hang your sheet rock. Or if the block is nice a straight/flush you could just roll on the drylock and glue the sheet rock to tge block after the drylock is dry. The drylock will prevent any moisture from coming through the block and contaminating the sheet rock. If you have a Home Depot or similar available go to the paint department and let them know you want floor paint for your concrete basement floor. There is plenty of options to choose from. If you decide to just go with a sealer on the floor use a good water base brand they work well and won't stink your house up.

 

[MindlessWork]

Lol [MENTION=936]Kins[/MENTION].

 

[OHBRUTUSIO]

Put up pics of your progress. A home gym sounds dandy. You can build a platform for your deadlifts as well.

I have bought all light commercial grade stuff so far and while its been a bit more pricey its my only choice as with kids and both of us working differing hours there is no way to get to the gym unless I leave 2 kids home alone under 8. Not happenin. Been just grunting it out down there but its a little unorganized. Time to get organized. Itll make the workouts smoother I think.

 

[OHBRUTUSIO]

Preview,

Get your ass over here [MENTION=936]Kins[/MENTION] with a hammer and your indian costume....

 

[MindlessWork]

I have bought all light commercial grade stuff so far and while its been a bit more pricey its my only choice as with kids and both of us working differing hours there is no way to get to the gym unless I leave 2 kids home alone under 8. Not happenin. Been just grunting it out down there but its a little unorganized. Time to get organized. Itll make the workouts smoother I think.

Once you get it all done you'll be proud of it. Also you can find decent gym equipment on Craigslist or even fitness supply houses that acquire equipment from gyms that have replaced their equipment.

A power rack that can take different attachments such as a a dip station and flat/incline bench is all you basically need. For deads a platform and bumper plates will help protect floor and keep noise down.

 

[OHBRUTUSIO]

Roll on a good drylock vapor barrier then Rip a bunch of 3/4 cuts the length of your 2x4's put em every 16 inches or 16 oc. For nailers. I'd use tapcons to fasten them. Then hang your sheet rock. Or if the block is nice a straight/flush you could just roll on the drylock and glue the sheet rock to tge block after the drylock is dry. The drylock will prevent any moisture from coming through the block and contaminating the sheet rock. If you have a Home Depot or similar available go to the paint department and let them know you want floor paint for your concrete basement floor. There is plenty of options to choose from. If you decide to just go with a sealer on the floor use a good water base brand they work well and won't stink your house up.

Thanks brother! I think Im just gonna paint the block as its in really good shape and I like the colder aspect in the summer. Will probably like it in the winter too. Thinkin of just sealing the floor as well and rollin with it. I have to out in a sprung dance floor down there for my daughters on another part and the cost is going to be ridiculous so I prefer to spend the money on them. Just tryin to make the weightroom look like I didnt halfass it but was goin a little old school on it. Thanks man!

 

[MindlessWork]

Roll on a good drylock vapor barrier then Rip a bunch of 3/4 cuts the length of your 2x4's put em every 16 inches or 16 oc. For nailers. I'd use tapcons to fasten them. Then hang your sheet rock. Or if the block is nice a straight/flush you could just roll on the drylock and glue the sheet rock to tge block after the drylock is dry. The drylock will prevent any moisture from coming through the block and contaminating the sheet rock. If you have a Home Depot or similar available go to the paint department and let them know you want floor paint for your concrete basement floor. There is plenty of options to choose from. If you decide to just go with a sealer on the floor use a good water base brand they work well and won't stink your house up.

When I remodeled the basement of a condo I once owned I did basically that. For the drywall I used Denso (sp?) board which is completely mold and water resistant and the framing was commercial grade steel stud I acquired from a contractor friend my brother dealt with.

 

[OHBRUTUSIO]

Once you get it all done you'll be proud of it. Also you can find decent gym equipment on Craigslist or even fitness supply houses that acquire equipment from gyms that have replaced their equipment.

A power rack that can take different attachments such as a a dip station and flat/incline bench is all you basically need. For deads a platform and bumper plates will help protect floor and keep noise down.

Thats exactly where I found it all! Craigs. Good heavy duty gear. Only thing I need now is a hack squat but ill wait for that one. Cant wait to finish it now!!!

 

[Kins]

You shouldn't need bumper plates unless you are doing olympic lifts. Those rubber mats for floor would work well.

 

[Two4slashing]

Late read on my part. I’d seal the block as you mentioned. Instead of using wood.....use 1.5” or 2” galvanized hat studs. Depending on insulation thickness....I know you mentioned 2”. Rent a powder actuated gun and appropriate shot to fasten hat yo the block. Masons nails work fine too in the mortar joints. 16” OC and insulation between cavities glued to block. FYI....there is a special adhesive for your foam insulation. Some adhesives eat through the foam. Use a can spray foam in voids and sealing joints between foam insulation. Cover with a 6 mil poly sheathing then rock. Sounds harder then it is.....


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[BigOiron]

I'd definitely frame in a false wall with 2x4 if you're going to hang drywall buddy. That's just me tho.

 

[OHBRUTUSIO]

Thanks gents! Gonna try just painting the block first and see if I can recreate that high school gym look. If I dont like it im gonna frame it all in. Ill post up as we go