Basement Wall Paint Ideas

Attain a Modern Log Cabin Look

Walls coated in hot walnut tongue-and-groove siding, and a wood and stone fireplace give this basement a rustic log-cabin feel.

Mask Block Wall with Paint

In case your concrete-block basement walls are dry and free of efflorescence or mold, you can seal them using a masonry sealer or all-purpose water-base primer-sealer and paint using a high-quality latex paint.

Perk Up with Plywood

For an enjoyable and affordable basement wall finish, attach 4-foot-square parts of plywood to furring strips or wall studs. Vary play up the corners by driving the screws through metal washers, and the direction of the grain pattern to emphasize the impact.

Tile the Walls for Easy Care

Finished basement walls normally involves attaching wood furring strips or 2x4 studs to masonry walls, then including covering and insulation with shingles. Tile is put within the drywall as for any toilet or bathroom setup.

Lines and Color Add Punch

A picture-frame motif repeats in the panel insets on the walls and carpet squares onto the floor within this basement living room. The geometry is highlighted with a bold color scheme. The wall panels are made from molding.

Form and Design the Space

Define a cellar area with curved walls and intriguing artwork. The wall here began with a framework of studs. It is coated with shaped veneer panels raised wood cubes to produce the wainscoting and combined with molding. Above the chair rail, a mural depicts a whimsical scene of dogs playing with billiards.