The Total Basement Finishing International Network
of Basement Experts
Total Basement Finishing by Portico is Minnesota's Proud Member of This Network
The TBF Network
- BBB-Accredited Dealers
- Energy-Efficient "Green" Products
- Waterproof, Mold-Resistant Design
- Written Warranties
- Fair, Consistent Pricing
- Contractors You Can Trust
Total Basement Finishing is an international network of independently owned and operated contractors, working from coast to coast in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Seymour, Connecticut in a 92,000 square foot facility, it's the fastest-growing basement finishing company in the world.
TBF of Portico and other members of the TBF network, have access to continuing free training sessions where employees from all over the world can meet with our owner and trainers to hone their skills; learn about new products; and benefit from one another's experiences. Our members also receive additional literature, video media, and training materials. It's wonderful to have access to the TBF staff that is always available to answer questions or concerns.
Not just anyone can become a TBF dealer. Each dealer is carefully chosen and agrees to must meet BBB quality and maintain business stability, customer service, installation quality, and must always offer free onsite consultations. Contact TBF of Portico today to learn more about our services and the TBF Network. Be sure to ask about a free basement finishing quote!
A Closer Look At Our Award-Winning and Patented Basement Finishing Products
The TBF System is nothing like other finishing systems, and we at TBF of Portico are proud to install this system! We believe its energy efficiency, award winning quality, water damage and mold resistant products, and warranties are just some of the reasons why this system will blow you away.
Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is necessary to lower utility bills and increase the value of your home, and the TBF System can help. Its R-13 wall insulation, ENERGY STAR rated dehumidifier, Low-E double thermopaned windows, and fluorescent & efficient halogen lighting all contribute to making your home a more comfortable and energy efficient place.
Award Winning System
We aren't the only ones who believe in the TBF quality and it takes hard work and troubleshooting to get to where we're at. Those working at the TBF headquarters are constantly working on improving products and making sure we offer only the best.
Both our ThermalDry Basement Flooring and our TBF EverLast Wall Panel System are Gold Winners of the CQIA Quality Improvement Award, and our basement finishing system has been featured on several television shows, including Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls. Total Basement Finishing's basement dehumidifier has won a Silver CQIA award and has been Energy Star certified for energy efficiency.
Warranties
Each product in our basement finishing system comes with a written warranty. Our basement walls come with a 50-year written warranty for water and mold resistance, and our ceiling tiles are warranted for 30 years against sagging and mold.
Larry Janesky, President of the Total Basement Finishing Network
Larry Janesky, president of the Total Basement Finishing Network, has been in the basement business since 1987. He is the author of five books, an acclaimed public speaker, an inventor with 24 patents and business leader with 27 years of real world accountability and success.
He was elected as the Greater New Haven Businessperson of the Year in 2009, and the Hartford Business Journal cited his company as one of the Ten Best Places to Work in Connecticut in 2006. He has been awarded the BBB's Business Integrity Award an unprecedented three times and continues to maintain an A+ rating in the Connecticut branch.
Larry has been in basements all over, and he has seen the best and worst that basements have to offer. For more than two decades, he has been developing products that are just what a basement needs to be transformed from a damp, musty place into a warm, comfortable, and naturally private living space.
Total Basement Finishing by Portico is an installer of the products this network provides, and we would like to bring these products into your home.
Award-Winning, Patented Finishing Products

Energy Efficient Basement Finishing
- R-13 Wall Insulation
- Energy Star Rated Dehumidifier
- Low-E Double Thermopaned Windows
- Fluorescent & Efficient Halogen Lighting
To ensure the highest quality in our products and installations, the TBF Headquarters maintains a full-time Research and Development Team. Their team is working each day to test and research new products on the market to keep our contractors on the cutting edge of the industry. We're constantly in the process of improving what we offer as the industry advances and improves, and we bring the benefits of that research directly to you.
Both our ThermalDry Basement Flooring and our TBF EverLast Wall Panel System are Gold Winners of the CQIA Quality Improvement Award, and our basement finishing system has been featured on several television shows, including Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls.
Total Basement Finishing's basement dehumidifier has won a Silver CQIA award and has been Energy Star certified for energy efficiency. Our basement windows feature a vinyl frame and double-thermopaned Low E glass for the best in energy efficiency.
Each product in our basement finishing system comes with a written warranty- including the 50-year written warranty for water and mold resistance for our basement walls, and our 30-year no-sag, mold-resistant warranty included with our ceiling tiles.
Responsible Contractors and Customer Service
Not just anyone can become a Total Basement Finishing dealer! Dealers are selected from the best, most reliable contractors in the world, all of which meet the following criteria:
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People are talking all over about the great service Total Basement Finishing provides! Check out our worldwide customer testimonials! Or, for more information, call or e-mail us today for a free basement finishing quote!



