A few tips to help you create that perfect basement home theatre.

The basement is probably the best possible place to have a home theatre; it is usually quieter there and darker. It is possible to almost completely recreate a visit to the cinema in your very own home. Technology has now advanced so much that it is relatively easy to create a basement home theatre without it breaking the bank. What follows are a few tips to make the whole thing that bit easier.
- You will need to pay attention to the size of your available space when beginning your basement home theatre project. This will determine the size of the HD television you will need to have and the sound system that will be required. You will also need to make decisions about seating. The type of cinema chair you decide to purchase will very much depend on your available space. If you are going to have two rows then the one at the back should be slightly raises.
- Make sure you remove all dampness from your basement. This lower area of the house is notorious for being damp and this could really ruin your basement home theater. You could easily attract mold and this can cause health problems and ruin your furniture. Sort out and dampness issues before commencing your remodeling project and save yourself a lot of heartache. The two most usual culprits are water coming from outside and condensation.
- Choose your materials carefully. If you have concrete on your floor and walls then this can make your cinema have too much echo and this could spoil the overall sound of the movie. Adding carpet and wood paneling can improve things greatly, but just make sure that there I no dampness prior to installing your carpet.
- Make sure that your screen is going to be the focal point of the room. You will need to plan for this before beginning any work.
- If you have a basement that is perfectly square or long and rectangular then this can make it subject to standing waves that make your cinema sound uneven. You can combat this by using equalizers or by slightly adjusting the shape of your room so that it is not perfectly square or rectangular.
Above are just some tips to consider when beginning your basement home theatre project? There are also other things you will need to consider and in some instances it may be advisable that you get professional help.

About the Author:

Charles Boday is a Certified Mold Inspector and Contractor, graduate from Certified Mold Inspector & Contractors Institute. He has worked with some of the countries top scientists seeking alternative poison-free mold remediation techniques. He has testified as an expert foundation witness and is the Author of the books, The Ultra Dry Basement.