New Guy with Garage Under Construction

[DLR]

Hi my name is Dave and I'm a Garage Junkie! Wow, that feels better!

Glad I found this site!!! Have been lurking for awhile, but couldn't stand not seeing all the great pics so I finally joined. I have gained alot of valuable info over the past few weeks.

I am in the "finishing stages" of my modest workshop. Do we ever get them 100% complete? I hired the floor poured, but everything else was done by myself with help and guidance from my Father-in-Law. It is a basic 24x30 built on a limited budget. The only thing different about it and "regular" garages in the area is the 2x6 framing with the extra insulation in the walls and ceiling. I wanted something that would require minimal heat to maintain inside temp of 50 degrees here in Indiana. I have attached a couple workbench pictures. Sorry no outside pics. Please remember, still a work in progress.

Thanks for having such a great place where a guy can get a "fix"!

Can't wait to get back to reading all the fantastic threads!

[OI812]

Hey a "real world" garage, nice for a change. Like that you used OSB on the walls, I know some other people that have done that also. One heck of a lot more durable then drywall. Feels good to build it yourself doesn't it. Anyway nice job. Welcome to the "hood"

[DLR]

Thank you.


I still like to drool over the shops that are a bit out of my league. :thumbup:

The walls still need some type of finish and then I can trim out. I wanted to stain/paint the OSB as I installed it, however my wife thought that it should be left natural or maybe with a clear poly. The vote is still out. My original intention was to NOT move in until I had it completed, but I couldn't wait. Does anyone have any opinions or experience on which type of finish for the ceiling and walls would be best?

[Red Car Garage]

lookin good! I used OSB in my garage as well. I am glad I did.. I had Drywall in my old garage and didnt like it! Here is a pic of the OSB, I painted mine...(2 coats)

http://members.roadfly.com/redcars/gar17.JPG

[byrdman]

Nice place! I too, am glad to see another "real world" garage showcased here. Just my 2 cents- the walls might be easier to keep clean if you paint them! A white color will help brighten things up too.

Keep up the good work, and let's see some outside pics when you get the chance!

[Rex Ruby]

Very nice! I used drywall and it hasn't been a problem. I think the semi gloss paint helps it's durability. I would paint it white, maybe use KILZ so the OSB doesn't bleed.

[js73751]

Where I live the zoning laws require any attatched structure be finished with 5/8" fire proof sheet rock (to prevent or slow a fire from spreading into the house). When I added my shop to my house there was only a 6 foot common wall between the house and the shop (the entry) but I was required to use it through out the entire structure. With a 13' tall peak it was quite heavy especially since I used 12 footers! I wanted to be able to attatch anything to the walls in any location so I finshed the the walls in 3/8" plywood and then covered it with the 5/8" sheetrock. A bit of overkill but that is the way I do things!
JS

[PT91]

Looking good!
Even though it took me about a month of weekends, I am really glad I painted my wood walls. It really brightened everything.
I primed thoroughly with Kilz, then two coats of a toned down white semi-gloss.
If you can paint the ceiling that helps too.

[DLR]

Thanks guys! I really appreciate everyones help and support.

I hope the weather will be decent over Spring Break so I can get started. :D

[byrdman]

Since KILZ has been mentioned a couple of times, I'll include that Lowe's carries a oil-based primer similar to KILZ that is MUCH less expensive. I applied it to my OSB walls with a thick nap roller and it covered in one coat. I can't imagine it going on any better than what it did. I was quite happy with it.

[Throttlejockey]

Looks great. :thumbup:
Definately go with white walls, it's like getting free light.