Garage start in Poland, Greetings

[verbel]

Hi All

My name is Bartek, I come from Lodz, Poland, Europe.

I just bought a flat (multi flat building) and garage on the base floor. The garage is around 47m^2 with gives around 505.9 feet^2.

Stage 1 in progres:
- epoxy floor - DONE
- painting - To be done

Here are some photos and drawings. Still blank space but what i plan is to have good workbench, tool drawer, put my welding machine and my cross bike. but this will be stage 2 and stage 3. Also sport area for TRX and kettlebell will be designated.

I have also space for sink as water connection is already there.
Hope you like it

Garage photo:

Some idea of painting:

CAD:

Planning of buying as first (1,5m x 0,6m x 0,92m):

and

 

[NUTTSGT]

Re: Garage start in Poland, Greatings

Welcome to GJ. I'm seeing the start of another nice looking garage. Keep us posted and the stripe will look great.

 

[CNGsaves]

Re: Garage start in Poland, Greatings

That's a great shop you've got started. Thanks for joining and sharing with everyone on GJ.

Curious what is construction of walls and ceiling as it looks like thick concrete? Looks super sturdy!! What is rest of house look like and built with considering that garage is so well built??

Keep the pics coming and a "teaser" pic every now and then of your rides.

 

[verbel]

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Hi guys
overall it is the multi flat building, but thx god the company made garages on 0 floor, flats are on 1,2 and 3rd. The wall and ceiling is insulated to provide thermal insulation for flat above garage the rest of the walls have finishing on them ready to be paint. My flat is on 2nd so no problem there.
In poland 99% of constructions are brick and concrete.

 

[coljar]

Re: Garage start in Poland, Greatings

In poland 99% of constructions are brick and concrete.

Just curious, why is that? Regardless, you have the start of a really nice garage. I'll look forward to watching your progress. The red stripe looks great.

 

[Olliecampbell]

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Looks great. What make are those tool cabinets and table?

 

[theoldwizard1]

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WOW !! Looking Great !!!!

In poland 99% of constructions are brick and concrete.

Not just Poland, most of Europe. Part of it is the high price of lumber.

My guess is the metric version of an 10' 2x4 would be 3m 40mm by 80mm.

Verbel, what would one piece of lumber approximately that size cost ?

 

[verbel]

Re: Garage start in Poland, Greatings

Do not know what size of timber is for construction use 3m 45x95mm - 4,8$, but using bricks and concrete is something that was done for years here. Just different mentality of the people - concrete equals solid. In mountain area most houses are part concrete part timber or full timber.

The cabinet and workbench is from swedish depot JULA. Decent quality for decent price.

Any idea for paint method for stripes? The walls finish is rough so there will be gaps between tape and wall surface. Maybe instead of using brush and roll, spray the paint.

 

[theoldwizard1]

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Do not know what size of timber is for construction use 3m 45x95mm - 4,8$,

That is very close to an American 10 foot, 2x4 inch lumber. About $4.10 locally.

$4.10US = 12.83 Polish Zlotys = 3.07€

 

[shoturtle]

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Nice size 2 car garage, and a nice recessed area to set up your work area away from the cars. Welcome to GJ

 

[maxspeed96ct]

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Looks good , I've got the same color scheme , though I wish I went with a darker gray down at the bottom then I did .

 

[verbel]

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Regarding the color scheme, i have to choose darker or lighter grey on the bottom of the wall, black or dark grey(graphite) stripe, ****** red or sth like this and mat white on ceiling and upper wall. What do you think would go the best with each other?

 

[olek91]

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Hi, I think that nobody here is from Poland super garaż great garage

 

[theoldwizard1]

Re: Garage start in Poland, Greatings

But I had a Pączki last Tuesday !

 

[dubber]

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Very nice, wish we had more north American examples that take influence off the solid European construction.

Great space, i love how deep it is and the bump out is perfect for work space as mentioned above.

 

[Omphaloskeptic]

Re: Garage start in Poland, Greatings

Witam!

Powodzenia

 

[verbel]

thx guys, hope it will come as i plan

 

[verbel]

What do you think about making workbench from wood rather than buying one? I think making one gives you more freedom to incorporate sink into the workbench.

 

[NUTTSGT]

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Any idea for paint method for stripes? The walls finish is rough so there will be gaps between tape and wall surface. Maybe instead of using brush and roll, spray the paint.

If go to the General discussion section and do a search for

painting stripes



It will return a few threads on the subject matter. It has been discussed a few times and some members have had some good results.

 

[olek91]

first of all, You'll have more fun when you bulid it by yourself, ans secound of all, you can ciustomise your workplace to your own needs

 

[magnusk750]

Hello from Estonia. Nice place! I've been to to the oldtimer bazar in Lodz tvice. Never had time to look at the town, more than a quick beer at Fabryka (?)

 

[olek91]

any updates?

 

[audifirst]

That is really nice, I haven't seen garages that big in Poland, I am originally from Wroclaw, we had one car garage .. but this is nice..

 

[Bib Overalls]

Build your own work bench. It is a straight forward job and you can customize the storage space underneath. Go for it.

 

[verbel]

Finally i managed to paint my garage. It took awhile since i bought it but now when winter is off it was time to finish the place. this is outcome:

 

[verbel]

Also managed to hang by stingray poster and TRX:

 

[theoldwizard1]

wow !!!

 

[jimmie jam]

Very nice!

 

[Polski-Chevy]

Sweet!

I dig the poster too!

 

[verbel]

the only place i was able to put my chevy was garage wall. My wife said that there is no place in our apartment.. and it was just fine with me ;D

 

[Bib Overalls]

What? No Corvette pictures upstairs? Women don't know what true art is.

Your garage is shaping up nicely.

 

[55cadillacking]

It looks like a person could "dive" into that floor. Spectacular. Is it slippery when wet?

 

[verbel]

it depends on the shoes you use, it is epoxy flor soo it will always be a bit slippery. But when the oil or other **** will pour on the floor than no problem with cleaning.

 

[audifirst]

nice ..

 

[verbel]

and this garage is a host for my new baby, as volvo engine died and sold the chassis, now its a4 b6 1.8t quattro ;D

 

[firecracker]

White paint and lots of lights thats a good start.

 

[Olliecampbell]

The reflection on that floor is great.

Looks much better now it's painted too!

 

[dubber]

and this garage is a host for my new baby, as volvo engine died and sold the chassis, now its a4 b6 1.8t quattro ;D

Nice!

So what is next on the list for your space? Do you still have stuff to move in there?

 

[porschedude996TT]

Picture didn't work for me, are they still there?

 

[verbel]

yeah, pics are there.

I do not have much stuff to put into garage: 2 bikes and winter tires for audi. Maybe will weld something like tirerack in near future. Also need working bench so i can repair my yz250 cross bike engine.
I want to put some bigger cabinet and have bigger workbench with metal sink. Still not decided how to do it