I've been working away at my garage..check it out!

[Nica]

Well these past two weekends I've been working away at my garage and it's coming along nicely. I've added extra plugs becuase you can never have enough plugs, drywalled it, mudded it and painted it. Majority of the stuff I've done my self but I got some help from a good friend of mine with the drywall and the painting...I found out I don't have the patiance for painting...but it turned out okay.

Oh check out the lighting :righton:

I'm still not done, I need to do the floor and I need some shelves and I'm good to go.

Now to the pictures:

Before:

Guess what these bad boys are for?

After:

I had a guy at work that does street lighting design help me out with the a patern that would maximize the lighting in my garage and it come out great, no dark spot in this garage...nothing but lumins.

Like I said it's not completed just yet but it's getting there. The wall mounted lights I'm going to be getting some grills to protect them so I don't break them.

Well just thought I'd share with my fellow Geeks. My family and I have had a blast working in the garage, specially my little princess. Good bonding, looking forward to enjoying the garage.....now about those AG banners hehehehe.

If you guys have any tips or pointers feel free to pass them over.

Thanks for looking.

 

[richy]

Carlos..man that looks great. I was thinking of taking some of my garage to share as well. I just added 2 flourescent lights on each side for additional lighting and replaced the bulbs with the new energy efficient flourescent style. What is as important for me though, is my 400 watt stereo with subwoofer to listen to Rage Against the Machine, Godsmack or Metallica when doing my work. Also, a fridge and the icing on the cake is a big, honking remote controlled overhead fan to keep me from sweating away to nothing (although I don't think that's possible, LOL).

 

[P1et]

That is one unbelievable before and after transformation! I bet that took you a long time. Did you do anything special for the flooring of the garage?

Either way, that light setup is great. Look forward to more pics with detailed cars in it!

 

[Nica]

Oh yea forgot to put this one up...I agree what's a garage with out a stereo

That's the Sony with a nice pumping subwoofer..me likei very much

I had to put it on my little cart because I haven't put up shelves for it...and music is a must...something with a nice beat...you got good taste in music...I like some Reggeaton/Salsa/Cumbia...I'm a Latino I got to have some Latino music

Oh and yes all the light bulbs are T8 40W energy efficient rated for 30,000 hrs...should last me some time.

mmm..only thing missing is a fan..nope to late..I'm going to have to sweat it out hahahaha...mmm..fridge...mmm..good idea. For the winter I got a heater in the garage so it will be just fine to work during winter.

Thanks for the tip richy...I saw some nice shelves at HomeDepo the other day...I love garages.

Hey don't hold back...I wana see your garage...I love seeing pictures of peoples "stuff" gives me ideas.

 

[Nica]

That is one unbelievable before and after transformation! I bet that took you a long time. Did you do anything special for the flooring of the garage?

Either way, that light setup is great. Look forward to more pics with detailed cars in it!

I've been working away at it when ever I have spare time, but now it's really taking shape.

Flooring, I was talking to my main bro sparkie and I think I'm going to go with the Epoxy kits. I got two of them and that's what's next...once the floor is done I'll be able to add all the shelves I need.

Thanks for the compliments buddy oh and I'll be detailing lots in this garage...the garage is where I do majority of my brain storming.

oh by the way for those that live close to me...my ofer is still open..garage is open to who ever whant's to come over and detail....nothing like a bunch of guys detailing a car...or fooling around with a car..stereos/engine...you name it. Hey CalgaryDetail, that's a hint to you buddy...bring that new rig over

 

[ltoman]

Woah, Nica, that is cool!! WHAT a turnaround!!! It is amazing. Looks freaking fantastic!!! Nothing like a job well done, eh?
Kudos!!!
~Lauren~

 

[Tropicality]

Woah! Very nice!!! That lighting is just crazy... must be very bright in there!

 

[D]

That looks great!

 

[Excessive Detail]

I think you need more lights.

 

[Nimble]

Holy crap nice work Nica! beautiful garage and cars in it!

 

[sneek]

WOW thats impressive! I want to give you a hand with the Epoxy as I want to do it myself. haha, you have my number, give me a ring anytime after June 27 12:00PM

BTW nice mower!

 

[AUdakota]

are all those lights on one switch??

 

[sparkie]

Wow! Nica your garage is awesome!!! Thanks for sharing.:righton:

 

[mingraygt]

Looks good!!

 

[Gary Sword]

Looks great Nica but you need a few more lights in it. I need to do some work on my garages.

 

[AL417]

What a nice set-up. I love all of the lighting and the floor will finish it off. I just ordered some Gladiator cabinets for my garage. I'm going to take down the shelving and put everything out of sight in the cabinets. I sold a motorcycle to give me more room in the garage for detailing. This is madness!

 

[ricka]

Looks fantastic! My garage is an eyesore. Crap everywhere. Maybe it will motivate me...

Then again right now I have the same chance turning invisible.

One question; where's the power car lift?

 

[dengood1]

Nica, looks great! One thing though, the walls and ceiling are blue and white would have been brighter, more reflective. I know that paint can darken whatever you're painting. You may want to repaint it white when all is said and done. Looks a heck of a lot better than mine!!! lol

 

[Totoland Mach]

WOW! Double WOW! What a nice transformation you've done to the garage. The only comment I'd throw your way is to ditch the steel cart and get a plastic industrial one. We did that at the shop because of the "chance" that the cart might contact a BMW. I ordered an industrial cart from a distributor in California for $60 and it's great. Let me know and I'll send you a link.

Toto (you can come to Kansas anytime and remodel my garage..free beer)

 

[Nica]

Lauren - thanks babe, I'm happy the way it turned out...but you know us boys I wish it was bigger and taller.

Nimble - Thanks buddy, it will be nice to detail vehicles in it.

sneek - Yup same mower but man your's looks incredable, I haven't detailed mine hahahaha...I was looking at mine this past weekend after I mowed the lawn...some Menzerna to remove the swirls and then Menzerna Glaze toped off with Souveran...:righton: hahahaha. I'll give you a ring buddy.

AUdakota - No, the back three are in one switch the middle lights are in another and the wall mounted lights are in another switch.

sparkie - Thanks bro, and thanks for all the help you :righton:

mingraygt - Thank you

Gary Sword - Thanks Gary, your correct. I didn't purchase enough lights I still need about 6 more...I only a package of 20. Looking forward to pictures of your garage Gary.

AL417 - Thanks Al...I was actually looking at some Gladiator cabinets too. They are very nice, haven't decided just yet though....you sold a bike . I agree the floor will really make a big difference.

ricka - Thank you, I was fortunet because the garage was just roughed in so I could start from scratch. The lift...it's coming...but I've been doing some measuring and I don't know if it's a good idea to have it in this garage, it's not long and tall enough...I'd love to get it and be able to have one vehicle up and park another underneath it...oh and to detail it would be heaven to have a lift. Still looking in to it though.

dengood1 - Thanks for the tip buddy, as I painted it I was a little woried that the blue might be to dark but it's a light blue so it's not to bad. What saved me though is the lighting patern my friend at work configured to maximise on the lights. I'll have a total of 13 dual fixtures so 13 x 2 = 26 T8 - 40W iliminating a 20 x 22 garage...should be okay. Thanks for the tip though, if I do see that I'm having a hard time seeing I'll re-painted...it's still good to be repainted.

Totoland Mach - Master Toto, I got the idea from you buddy. Seeing your shop got me thinking. I totally agree about the steel cart, I'm going to be returning it shortly but I haven't seen the plastic one's around here...could you please let me know what the link is buddy. Greatly appreciated. Doing a garage is lots of work...mmmm...beeerrrrrrr...hahaha...very temping Toto...very temping in deed.