My first garage build (25x16)

[Jmasishin]

Good morning all! I have been lurking around the site for a while while waiting to start my garage. What a great site for ideas and inspiration!

On to the build...

The previous owner used it as a shop and wasn't set up how I wanted it, so I started stripping it down.. I have some more pictures but this will give you an idea of its condition.



Electrical and insulation on its way in








Drywall started going up this week



Will keep you posted as I progress

Ideas include:
Diy workbench
Second hand cabinets (refinished)
Racedeck flooring
Wall mounted TV and seating for when the car is out and the party is in!




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[marty_p]

Welcome to TGJ!

You're certainly off to a great start, and please keep us posted...

 

[jwhcars]

Welcome to the madness, it looks like you are off to a good start.

 

[Jmasishin]

All the drywall is up along with the first coat of mud. Any suggestions on what to do with the cinder block under the base plate? Just any old paint or build out a ledge around?





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[Jmasishin]

And on the 73rd day he said let there be light. And there was light.














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[Jmasishin]

Temporary set up until I start the work bench. Hopefully get to prime/painting next weekend. Need to get as much done as possible before the little one comes along!!






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[Jmasishin]

First coat of primer. Great to see paint on the walls. Couldn't have done it without my assistant (and a half)!






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[JustinS]

That's a good size one car!

 

[Mr. Fixer Upper]

That's a good size one car!

That's exactly what I was thinking. If only all single car garage were that big....

 

[dcmus]

Very nice!

 

[MRavenIX]

No matter what garage, paint makes such a huge difference. And I like the light setup, nice and clean. Good work!

 

[gauanh]

in for progress!

 

[1/2 Cup]

Well done, looking fantastic.

Regards

 

[Jmasishin]

That's a good size one car!

Yet so close to being a two car haha. I wish they had just added 4 more feet!

Work with what you got tho, right?


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[Jmasishin]

Scored some cabinets for a meager $75.

Now it's time to finalize paint scheme and decide what color to paint these. Anyone have a link for the best way to paint cabinets?

Thanks in advance!
-Jeff


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[Jmasishin]

Yellow or red???








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[MRavenIX]

My vote is for yellow!

 

[Dreaming]

Grey with yellow; white above the yellow line... Just think it will keep things brighter and more well lit.

 

[James-W]

I think the red or the yellow would depend on what you plan on doing to the floor. I guess the logical question to ask is, what are you planning on doing to the floor?

 

[North Run Grader]

The light gray for the lower secation including the curb, then your favourite accent color for the chair rail, then white upper section with a white ceiling. At my last job, we had all white walls and ceilings with red baseboards and trim, when clean it was awesome, but the lower 4 ft was always dusty and splashed from hosing the floors.
My garage will be light gray, safety blue stripped, with white uppers. All my benches will be safety blue, and tool boxes are assorted Snap On red and Napa Signature blue. Likely my tool stands will be Sun yellow or Inca Gold just for a little variation.

 

[Jmasishin]

Picked up these fans for $25 each from Walmart. Will be wall mounting them after paint



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[Jmasishin]

I think the red or the yellow would depend on what you plan on doing to the floor. I guess the logical question to ask is, what are you planning on doing to the floor?

I was going to pick the wall color first then the floor. I dont know if thats backwords or not but its cheaper to get a coat of paint up then doing the floor lol.

With that being said, this would be the floor design:

Grey with yellow; white above the yellow line... Just think it will keep things brighter and more well lit.

The light gray for the lower secation including the curb, then your favourite accent color for the chair rail, then white upper section with a white ceiling. At my last job, we had all white walls and ceilings with red baseboards and trim, when clean it was awesome, but the lower 4 ft was always dusty and splashed from hosing the floors.

I think this is the direction I will be going with! Thanks guys!!

 

[Jmasishin]

Not much of an update. Just mounted the fan up tonight...


6 more weeks till the little guy comes!




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[Jmasishin]

I think it looks good in here!!




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[Jmasishin]

Stripe should be painted on tonight!








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[1/2 Cup]

Your strips look fantastic, they really enhance the space.

Regards

 

[Jmasishin]

95% done the paint. A few touch up spots and the wood behind the electrical panel and I'm done. The tip about painting the tape the base color I learned on here worked awesome for the stripe. NO BLEED THROUGH!!!

Next up is painting and hanging the cabinets. Just need to decide which color

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[Jmasishin]

Started painting the cabinets. Hammered black spray.





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[Jmasishin]

Very pleased with the cabinet color choice. Votes on handle color?


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[onemanarmy]

sliver

my 0.02

 

[Jmasishin]

sliver

my 0.02

Im leaning the same way....Thank you!

 

[Jmasishin]

Wasn't happy with the color combo. Decided to change the top from white to light grey. It made such a big difference imo






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[nsogiba]

you're right, the gray does really make a difference up top. Much more "industrial shop" look, instead of a residential garage trying to look like one!

 

[Jyzze]

Silver!

 

[Jmasishin]

With one week til the little guy makes his arrival, I had to get busy finishing up projects around the house!

Garage cabinets painted and put in place today!

thanks for the help Pops!





With the replacement of the old fan, Riley's room is all finished!


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[Syborg tt]

Garage looks great and the baby's room looks really good.

Congrats on the little one and make sure you post the baby pics.


Marty-mj
www.garagescene.net www.syborgtwinturbo.com www.2ndcamaro.com

 

[Jmasishin]

Garage looks great and the baby's room looks really good.

Congrats on the little one and make sure you post the baby pics.


Marty-mj
www.garagescene.net www.syborgtwinturbo.com www.2ndcamaro.com

Certainly will! Thanks Marty!!

-Jeff


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[Jmasishin]

Garage looks great and the baby's room looks really good.

Congrats on the little one and make sure you post the baby pics.


Marty-mj
www.garagescene.net www.syborgtwinturbo.com www.2ndcamaro.com

As promised! He arrive a bit late on 11-5 but a healthy 7lbs 15oz. Now where to start building his workbench...






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[Jmasishin]

New addition to the garage! Today I Washed and wax my 'new to me' 1990 Mazda MX-5! This car is in mint condition with so much documentation from the original owner!





Love the pop up headlights!




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[1/2 Cup]

Just checking to see how things are going.

Great pics of Riley and congratulations.

Your Mazda looks right at home.

Regards