Looking to refinish my basement: cinder block walls that have been painted several times by previous owner. Much of the paint is flaking/efflourescing off the walls. I have a minor dampness problem; have a single row of bricks mortared several inches from the wall, which channels any water to sump hole.
I’d like to avoid any mold problems. WHat is best method of enclosing walls: false wall inches from block to allow circulation? PLastic/foam board[or foil faced foam]/drywall right on the existing block wall?? Use metal studs [or bottom plate at a minimum]?
IS there a good way top remove existing paint on the blocks, short of pressure washing [probably NOT a good indoor alternative]??
All suggestions welcome.Thanks.
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If you do a search you'll see this has come up before.
Anyway, I glue foamboard to the block walls, frame with metal studs, and sheetrock. Its important to take care of any moisture problems before you close things in. I generally use moisture resistant sheetrock if I think there might be some residual moisture.
I hope this is useful.