Basement Finishing Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Champaign, IL wanted the basement wall refinished, so the EverLast Basement Wall Restoration System was installed. This not only restores the whole basement wall but will prevent mold from appearing and remain looking clean and fresh if water happens to come in contact with it. This will restore peace of mind for years to come!

Believe it or not, these photos are actually from the same spot in the same Gibson City, Illinois basement.  What was once a damp, musty basement environment is now a beautifully-remodeled, clean, dry, and usable living space.

Groundwater seepage and humidity in this basement ruined the wood paneling and building materials in the basement over time, caused musty smells, and was the perfect environment for mild to thrive. But no longer!

Woods Basement Systems waterproofed and then completely remodeled this basement using inorganic, Total Basement Finishing materials from bottom to top. Everything from the flooring to the drop ceiling is inorganic, waterproof material and mold-resistant.

Would you believe us if we told you this is the same Gibson City, Illinois basement?  It really is!

Groundwater seepage is a problem for basements, especially when the building materials used to finish the basement are made of wood. Humidity in the basement compounds the problem, and soon there will be mold and wood rot.

Woods Basement Systems first installed a waterproofing and sump pump system to keep this basement dry all the time. Then, the crew completely transformed this wood-paneled basement into a bright and beautiful space using inorganic materials from bottom to top. From the vinyl flooring to the insulated wall system and drop ceiling, this basement has been completely transformed into a brighter and healthier living space.

The difference between using wood and other organic materials to finish a basement versus remodeling a basement with inorganic materials is huge.  This Gibson City, Illinois basement suffered from groundwater seepage, which ruined much of the basement interior.  Wood framing, wood paneling, and insulation with paper backing absorbed the groundwater and began to mold and create odors.

Woods Basement Systems waterproofed the basement and then remodeled the basement using Total Basement Finishing materials—ThermalDry Flooring to provide warmer floors and drainage for plumbing leaks, EverLast Insulated Wall Panels to provide and all-in-one basement wall insulation a beautiful finish, and a gorgeous drop ceiling. Now, the basement is bright and beautiful!

A homeowner wanted to refinish their basement in Mahomet, IL, so the EverLast Wall Restoration System was first installed. The trim of this system is all plastic and installed over metal studs, so no paint is ever needed. It also can’t be ruined by a plumbing leak, high humidity, or mold growth. Additionally, the ThermalDry Flooring System was installed. The planks have pegs that raise the flooring above the concrete floor, preventing water vapor from getting trapped and providing a thermal break from the cold concrete slab. This results in a warmer basement floor that won't grow mold, rot, or buckle. These systems will make the basement more attractive and enjoyable for years to come!