Walls – Do I need to install dry wall in the basement

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I have a concrete basement with concrete walls. I'm thinking about just painting the basement and not have to put up dry wall because I want to save money. Is that a good idea or should I really install the dry walls? My basement doesn't have a water problem.

My basement ceiling is also exposed with nails wire. I will need to cover that up. I will eventually install some type of flooring too.

Best Answer

What drywall will give you includes:

  • Insulation. Concrete is not a good insulator, so drywall will help here, and as @ChrisF points out in the comment, you can add insulation behind drywall for some extra.
  • Soundproofing. A bit of soundproofing, anyway
  • Somewhere to run cables behind, so they aren't exposed. Depening on where you are this may be a requirement
  • Simplified shelf mounting etc.
  • Much easier to cover/paint - you can use normal paints on drywall
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