Puredrive07's Garage Renovation Project

puredrive07 · Oct 10, 2015

I've been working on renovating my two car garage since the start of June. This was a total gut job down to the studs, because the space wasn't properly insulated and 3 bedrooms/1 bathroom are right above the garage. The main reason for starting this project this year was because we had a baby and wanted to make sure the bedroom above the garage was properly insulated; or at least I would like to think this was how I persuaded the wife to go forth with the project. I'm also enjoy detailing my personal vehicles, but the space was just too cluttered and dark.

The space before the renovation:

Starting the process:

Hid all the wiring in the ceiling that was just stapled to the walls:

Installing the Roxul Insulation in the walls/ceiling:

Insulated the Air Duct that was hidden in the ceiling:

Added Hot/Cold Water Hook-up:

Added Recessed Lighting in the car bay's and moved the fluorescent fixtures to the back area of the garage:

Sheetrock Installed/Joint Compound/Primed:

Cement Floor Grinded- I rented the 10" Diamond Brush Machine from Home Depot and used a smaller 4" Grinding Blade for the small/tight areas:

ArmorClad Primer/Epoxy put down, amazing product and very glad that I went with this instead of the Rustoluem product; many thanks to a forum member here and Swedespeed for guiding me to this site:

New Age Cabinets waiting for to be installed:

Still to do:

~Apply ArmorClad Clearcoat Finished 10/11/15

~Paint Ceiling/Walls with final coatFinished 10/17/15

~Trim Finished October 2015

~Hang shelving

~Install LED Recessed Lighting Finished 10/17/15

~Install Hose Reel- Hanging a Volvo 18" wheel Finished 10/17/15

~Volvo Décor (yea I'm a Volvo Fanboy!) It has begun, lol!

~Install/Insulate new duct piping that was exposed Finished 12/12/15

cosp600rr · Oct 10, 2015

Looks good. Nice progress and look forward to seeing it finished.

puredrive07 · Oct 10, 2015

cosp600rr said:
Looks good. Nice progress and look forward to seeing it finished.

Thanks! It's great to finally start seeing the light at the end of the tunnel with this project.

cosp600rr · Oct 10, 2015

Where did you get the cabinets? They are really nice and I will be looking for something like them soon for my shop.

puredrive07 · Oct 10, 2015

cosp600rr said:
Where did you get the cabinets? They are really nice and I will be looking for something like them soon for my shop.

I got them from Lowe's during the 4th of July weekend sale when they had like 30% off all Garage Cabinets and 18-Month Financing option; they usually put the cabinets on sale a couple of times a year. They are exceptional build quality and was really shocked when they came in; very heavy gauge metal used and feels solid.

MagicMarker · Oct 11, 2015

The floor looks amazing! Great work.

puredrive07 · Oct 11, 2015

MagicMarker said:
The floor looks amazing! Great work.

Thanks man! I put the clearcoat + anti-skid addictive today!

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JDGolden · Oct 11, 2015

That looks really nice! Love the floor.

bww_mnm · Oct 11, 2015

The Swedish garage? Impressive transformation and I'm sure your little one will appreciate the warmth.

Did you patch the cracks?

55cadillacking · Oct 11, 2015

Wow, that place presented you with a boat load of challenges, but it appears you are taking each of them on and winning in the process. Looking forward to your continued progress.

satpoolman · Oct 11, 2015

puredrive07 said:
I got them from Lowe's during the 4th of July weekend sale when they had like 30% off all Garage Cabinets and 18-Month Financing option; they usually put the cabinets on sale a couple of times a year. They are exceptional build quality and was really shocked when they came in; very heavy gauge metal used and feels solid.

Lowe's has an 8-piece set of the same Newage Pro cabinets on sale 20% off thru 10/30/15, which I just purchased & awaiting delivery (Free shipping). Looking forward to your install, subscribing to this thread. Great work!

puredrive07 · Oct 11, 2015

bww_mnm said:
The Swedish garage? Impressive transformation and I'm sure your little one will appreciate the warmth.

Did you patch the cracks?

Thanks, the temperature difference has been very noticeable already; I just have to do a little sealing around the garage door. I'll get new doors and openers next spring/summer. I filled the cracks with the Rustoluem Crack Filler.

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puredrive07 · Oct 11, 2015

55cadillacking said:
Wow, that place presented you with a boat load of challenges, but it appears you are taking each of them on and winning in the process. Looking forward to your continued progress.

It definitely wasn't easy and once I got passed the time consuming challenges it's been incredible to see the transformation; this was the last space in the house to be completed since we moved into the house 3yrs ago.

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puredrive07 · Oct 11, 2015

satpoolman said:
Lowe's has an 8-piece set of the same Newage Pro cabinets on sale 20% off thru 10/30/15, which I just purchased & awaiting delivery (Free shipping). Looking forward to your install, subscribing to this thread. Great work!

Thanks! My cabinets took around 8 weeks to get because they were custom built when ordered. They actually get delivered straight from their factory.

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taumac · Oct 11, 2015

Wow, place is looking great. You come a long way so for.

puredrive07 · Oct 12, 2015

taumac said:
Wow, place is looking great. You come a long way so for.

Thanks! Goal is to have it complete before the winter; looks like I'll hit that goal.

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dubber · Oct 13, 2015

Awesome project. Thanks for sharing and documenting the progress. I know we all enjoy following along.

Big Polestar fan also, sweet ride.

puredrive07 · Oct 13, 2015

dubber said:
Awesome project. Thanks for sharing and documenting the progress. I know we all enjoy following along.

Big Polestar fan also, sweet ride.

Thanks! You have a great looking garage setup and really like the RaceDeck flooring you put down. Sweet Rides BTW! I always enjoy seeing really nice done up VW's!

puredrive07 · Oct 17, 2015

Weekend Update:

So I finished off all the painting (went with white for the ceiling and light gray for the walls), installed the LED 4000k Recessed Lights, hung the Volvo wheel as the hose reel, installed all the hideaway doors (water shutoff, sewer clean out and tube drain for the bath upstairs). Moving on to the trim work and hanging the cabinets next, as well as install the 4ft and 8ft fluorescent light fixtures and a few outlets.

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ajohno · Oct 17, 2015

Looking great so far.

vincentshumai · Oct 18, 2015

what is the rim hanging on the wall for?

dodge610 · Oct 18, 2015

vincentshumai said:
what is the rim hanging on the wall for?

If I had to make an educational guess the rim is probably a hose reel hangar.

puredrive07 · Oct 18, 2015

dodge610 said:
If I had to make an educational guess the rim is probably a hose reel hangar.

You get a gold star! Hehe!

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puredrive07 · Oct 20, 2015

Started working on the trim work this week. First up framing out the windows.

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MagicMarker · Oct 20, 2015

puredrive07 said:
You get a gold star! Hehe!

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Where did you get that wheel mounting bracket??

puredrive07 · Oct 20, 2015

MagicMarker said:
Where did you get that wheel mounting bracket??

I asked my local dealer when we were purchasing my wife's XC60 and on the day we picked it up they gave me one from the display case since they had an extra one. The bracket actually was meant for a track system so I cut the welded on tabs with a grinder. I drilled out four 3/8" holes and used a 3/8" x 2-1/2" lag screws into packed studs behind the wall; I thought ahead before I sheetrocked.

taumac · Oct 20, 2015

vincentshumai said:
what is the rim hanging on the wall for?

Functional wall art. [emoji106]

MagicMarker · Oct 20, 2015

puredrive07 said:
I asked my local dealer when we were purchasing my wife's XC60 and on the day we picked it up they gave me one from the display case since they had an extra one. The bracket actually was meant for a track system so I cut the welded on tabs with a grinder. I drilled out four 3/8" holes and used a 3/8" x 2-1/2" lag screws into packed studs behind the wall; I thought ahead before I sheetrocked.

Damn.. good thinking.. It looks so clean. :thumbup:

Which dealer do you use?

puredrive07 · Oct 20, 2015

MagicMarker said:
Damn.. good thinking.. It looks so clean.

Which dealer do you use?

Her XC60 is from Red Bank.

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puredrive07 · Oct 20, 2015

Finished the Window Trim tonight:

I had to build the trim off the wall about 7/16" because of how the windows are set; I used 1x2 pine to frame out the window so I can get blinds inside the framing (I had to do this for every single window in my house).

I nailed a 7/16"x2" pine to the back of the 2-1/2" colonial trim:

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puredrive07 · Oct 24, 2015

Started installing the base trim and door trim in preparation for the cabinet install this weekend.

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Hugo L. · Oct 24, 2015

Great job!

puredrive07 · Oct 24, 2015

Cabinets are up! Overall I am very happy with the build of the NewAge cabinets and they feel very solid! I do however recommend picking up some larger lag screws and fender washers to mount the cabinets. They provide you with 1/4" lag screws and just regular sized washers, I instead went with 3/8" lag screws with 3/8" 1-1/2" Fender Washers to give them some extra security; was it overkill? possibly, haha!

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bww_mnm · Oct 25, 2015

That's looking great. This has been a fun build to watch. A couple questions:
1. Are you nailing the trim by hand? ... Just saw the compressor / gun.
2. Tell me you will paint the fridge black to go w the cabinets.

Thanks for sharing your transformation.

puredrive07 · Oct 25, 2015

bww_mnm said:
That's looking great. This has been a fun build to watch. A couple questions:
1. Are you nailing the trim by hand? ... Just saw the compressor / gun.
2. Tell me you will paint the fridge black to go w the cabinets.

Thanks for sharing your transformation.

I'm using a compressor with a nail gun. No way would I nail trim by hand lol! I'm planning either painting the fridge or wrapping it in vinyl to match the cabinets.

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puredrive07 · Oct 26, 2015

Finished with securing the cabinets to the walls tonight; just need to get some wood screws to secure the bamboo countertop to the base cabinets. I was also able to get park both cars inside for their first time since June overnight.

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bonecrrusher · Oct 27, 2015

Man that trim at the bottom really finishes out the space!

Giving me ideas for my show now - ugh!

puredrive07 · Oct 27, 2015

bonecrrusher said:
Man that trim at the bottom really finishes out the space!

Giving me ideas for my show now - ugh!

I used 3/4" x 5-1/2" Vinyl trim for the base; completely maintenance free! It wasn't cheap, but worth it to me in the long run.

HSpencer · Oct 27, 2015

Really nice job on the garage. I see a lot of nice improvements and your cabinets are super nice. Lots of attention to detail and organization. Great Job!!

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

puredrive07 · Oct 27, 2015

HSpencer said:
Really nice job on the garage. I see a lot of nice improvements and your cabinets are super nice. Lots of attention to detail and organization. Great Job!!

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

Thanks! Some of my family/friends think I'm a little crazy for making the garage as nice as I did, but in the end I'm completely happy with my decisions to pay that much attention to detail

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