Above 1200 Sq/FT Evolution of My New Garage

[GlennRobinson]

When our youngest graduated high school, there was no reason to remain where we were and pay astronomical school taxes. So the search began for a new home. My one requirement was a large garage or space to build one.

When my wife found a foreclosure that included 2 large garages the previous owner had used for an automotive sales and service business, I knew where we were moving.

We have been in the home for several months now and have completed some renovations to the house. While those renovations continue, I have started work on one of the garages that I will call my "Shop".

I have a couple old Porsches I play with and would like to build some fun project cars.

Here is the intro video

Last week, I had a polyurea coating put down. Not doing the full space was an unfortunate value-engineering necessity.

First, empty the space.

The process to apply the coating started with grinding the floor, about 1/16 of an inch.

This is what was ground off.

Then fill the cracks and divots.

Then base coat, followed by chips

Then two colored top coats (Sherwin Williams Monorail Silver)

 

[GlennRobinson]

The finished product

 

[Hivolts]

Looking good! You going to paint the walls Porsche red?

 

[GlennRobinson]

Looking good! You going to paint the walls Porsche red?

I prefer the less popular Porsche colors. However, I am sticking with the current theme with some slight changes in shade. Sherwin Williams is kind enough to identify complimentary colors on the back of their sample cards. I'm using those recommendations.

The dark gray parts will be a bit darker gray called Wall Street and the white walls will be a slightly gray white called Ice Cube.

I haven't decided on paint finish yet. But I'm leaning toward a semi-gloss or glossy finish for easier cleaning.

Plans also include a rolled vinyl floor for the area I did not have coated. That is probably where I will set up the drill press, welding table, mini lathe and fabrication related items.

 

[Trapps]

In the video: "But wait, there's more"

OMG, what an awesome place. I can only image how many options you have to build this out and what this joint will look like in a year or two.

Congrats! Please keep us posted on developments!

 

[Htscheg]

Nice space!!!! Cant wait to see more!

 

[JohnnyK8]

Congratulations on the new place. I just did something similar.

As for the color of the walls ....I prefer Speed Yellow but that might be a bit much [emoji1]

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[NeMoShop]

Congratulations on the new place. I just did something similar.

As for the color of the walls ....I prefer Speed Yellow but that might be a bit much [emoji1]

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Awesome!

 

[GlennRobinson]

Started moving back into the shop. Put together some shelving and moved the track car, parts and tools back in. Still not organized.

And a couple new tools arrived.

 

[JohnnyK8]

I have that drill press! Paid for itself in 2 uses!

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[fouckhest]

Great looking space, looking forward to following along!

 

[joey1320]

Amazing space.

 

[WarrenJ]

Nice!

 

[GlennRobinson]

When you move into a foreclosure, there is so much to do. I've been working on the house and my time in the garage has been spent on the cars and not much on the garage itself. But I do have a few updates to share.

The scissor lift is in and working.






And the new compressor arrived this week.



and a little paint is going on the walls and cabinets