"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
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wrote:
I am planning to build a walk-in closet in my basement, to be used for
storage of various items. My basement is currently unfinished, though
I had painted the walls with drylock to try and reduce moisture,
which is an ongoing struggle. I would like the closet to be as close
to "moisture-proof" as possible. I was considering using 2x4's for
framing, and plywood for wallboard (instead of sheetrock). As a vapor
barrier, I'm considering lining the entire closet with 6-mil plastic,
sandwiched between the plywood and the 2x4's. Has anyone tried using
6-mil plastic to prevent moisture from entering a closet? any feedback
is appreciated.

The OP mentions that the basement is currently unfinished.
So;
1) Is it moisture from outside leaking in?
Or;
2) Maybe it is condensation of warm (and therefore slightly humid) house air
on the cool walls and surfaces of the basement?
If #2 it is an entirely different problem to 'waterproofing basement walls'
to stop external water from seeping in!