Basement Cleanout & Protective Finish Refresh
Tuckerton, NJThis older Tuckerton basement needed a complete reset. Years of shelving, stored belongings, an outdated laundry setup, and a makeshift bedroom made the space feel dark, crowded, and difficult to maintain. We emptied the entire basement, removed the existing storage systems, and fully demolished the enclosed rear room to restore a cleaner, more open layout.
The masonry walls were coated with DRYLOK, while the concrete and tile floors received a durable Tread-Plex coating for a brighter, more uniform finish. Additional lighting improved visibility throughout the exposed utility areas. We also upgraded the entire approach to the basement with a glass-panel French door, new framing and finished drywall, and refinished stairs connecting the kitchen, laundry landing, and basement.
Before & After
Completely emptied and cleaned out the basement
Removed existing storage shelving and miscellaneous built-in components
Demolished the enclosed room previously used as a bedroom
Removed the basement laundry setup so it could be relocated to the newly renovated laundry room upstairs
Cleaned and prepared the exposed masonry walls
Applied DRYLOK masonry coating throughout the basement
Prepared and coated the concrete and existing tile floors with Tread-Plex floor coating
Added lighting to improve visibility throughout the basement
Removed the existing solid interior basement door
Installed a glass-panel French door to create a brighter, more inviting entrance
Added framing along the basement stairway where needed
Installed, finished, and painted new drywall along the stairwell
Added finished flooring to the upper three steps leading from the kitchen to the laundry-room landing
Prepared and painted the remaining basement stairs with durable Tread-Plex coating
Painted adjacent stair components and trim for a consistent finished appearance
Performed final cleanup throughout the basement and stairway
Project Highlights
Complete basement cleanout and demolition
Removal of an outdated enclosed bedroom
Brighter, more open basement layout
DRYLOK-coated masonry walls
Durable Tread-Plex floor and stair coating
Improved basement lighting
New glass-panel French entry door
Framed, drywalled, and painted stairwell
Coordinated transition between the kitchen, laundry room, and basement
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