It's DryLocked and we are thinking of painting it and then finishing it with one of those high gloss sealants.

It's DryLocked and we are thinking of painting it and then finishing it with one of those high gloss sealants.

Pressure washing after spraying concrete cleaning solution will yield much better results and longevity otherwise you will see patches of paint peeling off no matter how expensive or good quality paint and sealant you use.

The other thought is double drywall with acoustic sealant (green glue) in between.

Then caulk gaps in window and door trim and anywhete else with a good sealant...Maybe use dynaflex from home depot.

We then seal all edges of the boot and the tops of the nails with Thru-the-Roof sealant....best long term fix I know of.  

Make sure you have some sealant on the nipple so there's no leaks.

Also, I'd probably pour it right up to the house (maintain expansion joint / sealant) -- the little strip of dirt isn't gaining you much.  

This allows me to create more equity and leave less in the property.sink $120 (min depth 8")Cabinets X 10 ($1000)Toe kick ($20) and filler strip ($15)10 ft Laminate ($120)Knobs and pulls ($60)Faucet ($60)Laminate end splashes $(30)Build up block kit ($10)Caulk ($3)P-trap ($10)Sink sealant & putty ($10)Drain kit ($10)Water supply lines x2 ($15)Lowes Frigidaire Range and Fridge ($1000)With about 20hr labor I pay 3k a kitchen.

Adding sheets of 5/8s drywall with green glue noise sealant between the drywall layers I heard is very affective.