Help me design my garage

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Before :Picture:- My gawd, what a dump!





I’ll be using a light colored paint on the walls and would like to add a bit of contrast where the wall bumps out. I could use some suggestions on a color that pops.





Not sure what to do with the floor but I’m thinking of an Epoxy coating. Those stains are oil. I’ll be trying a chemical to lift it prior to applying the Epoxy.



What I’m working with for storage:
6 overhead cabinets Dimensions: 30 in W x 12 in D x 30 in H
2 short rolling 2 door cabs Dimensions: 28 in W x 25 in D x 34.5 in H
2 short rolling 3 drawer cabs Dimensions 28 in W x 25 in D x 34.5 in H
2 tall cabinets Dimensions 75X31

After buying 3 of these new, Lowes had a clearance on them and I stocked up. I even purchased what they had on display which is why you see the letters on the pivot door cab. All gardening equipment will be leaving the garage and going to a shed out back.




I’ll need Improved lighting as well. Currently when the hood creates a shadow when lifted so I cant get light in the engine bay.



I'll keep you guys up to date as I go along. phase one is paint and lighting.
 
I'd personally go with the brightest white you can find for the walls. I would probably stick with an eggshell or flat texture as opposed to semi gloss or satin; you don't want it too shiney. An epoxy is probably your most efficient option for the floor and they wear rather well. If you're set on doing accent colors on the bump-outs, maybe try to match the color of the car that sits in the garage, or do something cool like a checkered flag.

Those storage units look nice. You might consider incorporating a work bench into your layout.

If you have a large air compressor (don't see one in the pics), you might put it up in your attic and add a hose reel for easy access.

Mark
 
i would not go with epoxy it just wont last. i found pvc floor tiles from "floor junkies" in texas for $1.89 ea per sq foot. free shipping. love em. got a few 6500k bright as the sun compact flourscent bulbs from top bulb in indiana and wow. 33 dollars each but you must mount on ceiling or they will blind you. thank you to richy in canada.
 
daveinsweethome said:
i would not go with epoxy it just wont last. i found pvc floor tiles from "floor junkies" in texas for $1.89 ea per sq foot. free shipping. love em. got a few 6500k bright as the sun compact flourscent bulbs from top bulb in indiana and wow. 33 dollars each but you must mount on ceiling or they will blind you. thank you to richy in canada.
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$33 each for bulbs? OUCH!

Just go for 4' T8s... they're cheap and plenty bright enough. I just outfitted my garage with them and couldn't be happier.
 
Y2KSVT said:
accent colors on the bump-outs, do something cool like a checkered flag.

you might consider incorporating a work bench into your layout.

If you have a large air compressor (don't see one in the pics), you might put it up in your attic and add a hose reel for easy access.

Mark
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Thanks mark. Great ideas. I really like the compressor in the attic. I never though of using that space for a functioning item.

rwright said:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...pdated-some-new-florecent-fixtures-bulbs.html

Good luck with the floor, that's a mess!
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Man those lights are long. I'll look into it. I can only claim part of the floors mess. The PO did the larger stains.
 
I wouldn't go with a flat or eggshell paint. My garage was painted with a flat white and you can't even touch the walls without leaving dirty prints or smudges. You'll want something that you can wipe clean if need be.

As far as the floor, if you decide to do epoxy flooring, prep is the key. Just like any painting project, your end result is only as good as your prep. You don't want to go through all the trouble only to have the floor peel in the future because of improper prep. Don't use the big box epoxy kits. Go with an industrial kit or have a pro do it.


Colin
 
rwright said:
Well don't ask this guy for help unless you plan to go overboard :laughing:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/25269-new-shop-getting-somewhere.html

I believe he ^ used the same lights found in this thread, which happen to be the lights I plan to buy:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...pdated-some-new-florecent-fixtures-bulbs.html

Good luck with the floor, that's a mess!
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We put in 8' 6500k bulbs, they are a nice bright white

Harleyguy said:
I'm going to make this real easy for you . Do what this nut did .
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/25269-new-shop-getting-somewhere.html
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Oh so now I'm a nut :D
 
Check this site out: The Garage Journal
Lots and lots of info in the forum about anything and everything dealing with a shop/garage.
Some content you have to join to see all the pics (it's free).

Mods: If this link needs removed feel free. Thought it would be fine since it has nothing to do with detailing or buying supplies.
 
If i may chime in, Dubbin mentioned 6500k bulbs - that is supposed to be "Daylight" color, but I will tell you it's too blue and you'll swear it's missing something.

You need to balance that by a warmer 3200k bulb - this will create a more balanced lighting without seeming too blue, or too warm and yellow as warmer colors tend to make things look.

If each of your fixtures will hold two bulbs, then you need one of each color in each fixture. Do that and you will be VERY happy with the lighting, I promise.

Here are a couple links that may help.

Light Bulb Color Temperature

and one with more specific information on CRI (Color Rendering Index):

Timothy Edberg Photo Tip: Fluorescent Lighting, Color Temperature, and CRI

Now most likely the bulbs we all pick up at home depot aren't very "Accurate" so that is why I choose to mix color temperatures. Unless you order from a specialty manufacturer a perfectly balanced bulb, this is your best bet to even lighting that will actually *help* you work by revealing more of your car's true color.
 
neuralfraud said:
If i may chime in, Dubbin mentioned 6500k bulbs - that is supposed to be "Daylight" color, but I will tell you it's too blue and you'll swear it's missing something.

You need to balance that by a warmer 3200k bulb - this will create a more balanced lighting without seeming too blue, or too warm and yellow as warmer colors tend to make things look.

If each of your fixtures will hold two bulbs, then you need one of each color in each fixture. Do that and you will be VERY happy with the lighting, I promise.

Here are a couple links that may help.

Light Bulb Color Temperature

and one with more specific information on CRI (Color Rendering Index):

Timothy Edberg Photo Tip: Fluorescent Lighting, Color Temperature, and CRI

Now most likely the bulbs we all pick up at home depot aren't very "Accurate" so that is why I choose to mix color temperatures. Unless you order from a specialty manufacturer a perfectly balanced bulb, this is your best bet to even lighting that will actually *help* you work by revealing more of your car's true color.
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I find the 6500k bulbs to be just fine in both my garage and shop. You go mixing the bulbs with 3200k and it isn't going to be near as bright.
 
Just redid my garage to make room for my new vette. It is a one car garage but same principle. Painted walls gray with black trim. Got some used cabinets for the walls and painted them black. Used 1x1 Armstrong VCT for the floor. Put up two four foot sections of lighting (6500) and it is nice and bright. Put up white slat wall for storage, bought some stainless steel cabinets from Sams Warehouse, did the whole project for less than $2000. (steel cabinets were $700 which are not in the pics) New to putting in pics so hope they work. Had to put the vette in there also, yes it is tight!

Good luck, it was fun to create my own place!

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