RedTailHawk
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I'm no stranger to forums, (I'm on several other forums for Tractors, ATVs, Ford Raptor, shotguns, etc) but I had never thought to look for a garage forum. I just stumbled on this site about an hour ago from a tractor forum. Couldn't have been better timing. (Actually I wish I had found this sooner).
Quick background and what I'm planning to do:
I have an old 1850s log cabin on 150 acres in WV. In addition to the cabin, there is a matching single-bay log garage and a 3-bay pole barn. I plan to convert the garage into a guest cabin, but first I want to finish the pole barn by installing a floor and building out a workshop for wood working, metal working, as well as storing my Kubota tractor, a side-by-side and an ATV. This is where The Garage Journal may save the day. I have lots of great ideas of how I want it setup, but all the information here will definitely help me refine the design and setup.
I have had several quotes to put a concrete floor in the barn, but plain concrete just didn't feel right. I want to keep the rustic look, and concrete just wasn't doing it for me. I just got a quote from a concrete design firm that has recommended a stamped concrete floor with a rustic look. I love the look of it, but concerned about the subtle textured surface as it pertains to durability (ie dropping tools, spilling oil, fuel, etc), and function (ie rolling around car jacks, dollies, mobile workbench, etc).
I do plan to spend all evening perusing through this forum looking for more ideas for my barn-turned-workshop and garage-turned-guest-cabin projects. But in the meantime, I'll attach a couple pics of my cabin (not necessarily to brag, but so you get a feel for the vibe of the place and my project), the current garage, the barn, and the stamped concrete floor that I'm considering for the barn.
Feel free to chime in with any comments or suggestions. I'm all ears and giddy to read more ideas in the forum.
Quick background and what I'm planning to do:
I have an old 1850s log cabin on 150 acres in WV. In addition to the cabin, there is a matching single-bay log garage and a 3-bay pole barn. I plan to convert the garage into a guest cabin, but first I want to finish the pole barn by installing a floor and building out a workshop for wood working, metal working, as well as storing my Kubota tractor, a side-by-side and an ATV. This is where The Garage Journal may save the day. I have lots of great ideas of how I want it setup, but all the information here will definitely help me refine the design and setup.
I have had several quotes to put a concrete floor in the barn, but plain concrete just didn't feel right. I want to keep the rustic look, and concrete just wasn't doing it for me. I just got a quote from a concrete design firm that has recommended a stamped concrete floor with a rustic look. I love the look of it, but concerned about the subtle textured surface as it pertains to durability (ie dropping tools, spilling oil, fuel, etc), and function (ie rolling around car jacks, dollies, mobile workbench, etc).
I do plan to spend all evening perusing through this forum looking for more ideas for my barn-turned-workshop and garage-turned-guest-cabin projects. But in the meantime, I'll attach a couple pics of my cabin (not necessarily to brag, but so you get a feel for the vibe of the place and my project), the current garage, the barn, and the stamped concrete floor that I'm considering for the barn.
Feel free to chime in with any comments or suggestions. I'm all ears and giddy to read more ideas in the forum.
I couldn't imagine a more perfect shop than a log built shop...with old wood floors. I would find some old wood or reclaimed wood for the floor, although acid stained concrete may not look bad either. Stick around, there is more information about garages, flooring, electrical, construction, lighting, etc. here than any place else on the internet and plenty of friendly people to help you. Watch out for that Tampa guy though, ya might want to hide the women folk when he's around. 
