Finally finishing it!

[Root]

These are shots of the finished area between and above the garage doors. At first I was going with the luan in the area right above the doors, behind the spring. It's a tight fit for an air nailer and I wasn't sure about doing the T&G. But in the end, it worked.

 

[Root]

And a wide view of the garage doors.

 

[Root]

That's all for now. I'm having some difficulty with uploading pictures. Sometimes they won't load because of Kb size, yet I've uploaded bigger files in the past. What gives?

The garage is just about finished except for the outlets...still. But soon, very soon. And when I can, I'll post some pictures with the mess cleaned up...it'll look like a brand new place.

 

[vntperformance]

Just host them on photobucket and link them on here.

 

[Kevin54]

That's all for now. I'm having some difficulty with uploading pictures. Sometimes they won't load because of Kb size, yet I've uploaded bigger files in the past. What gives?

The garage is just about finished except for the outlets...still. But soon, very soon. And when I can, I'll post some pictures with the mess cleaned up...it'll look like a brand new place.

Change the resolution of your camera or after you get them loaded to your computer resave the picture as a .jpg instead of a .bmp

 

[Root]

Thanks for the pointers. I'm trying this with a different rsolution, first, to see what happens.

The first pic is of the top of the 4x6s after being boxed in. (A similar shot wouldn't upload to the site) On top of these there will be a 2x10 shelf with a routered front edge. To give you an idea how high this is, the 2x4 that looks as if it goes through the wall is 10' off the ground. Don't know what I'll put on it but I'm sure I'll think of something. Maybe some neon beer lights

The second is the finished result of the outlets. Simple yet refined. T&G on the face with 1 by on the sides, top and bottom.

Hope you guys like.

 

[930]

Very, very nice!

 

[Root]

So, I spent the weekend taking 20 some years of accumulated stuff out of the house garage and into the pole barn...Yep, the one that is all finished. Not happy about that but we had to clean the house garage out so it can be finished off, too. Nothing special, just drywall and paint. But after all these years of being a collect all, it'll mean something.

I'll keep you posted with before, during and after pics as soon as I can.

 

[Root]

I took some pics of the house garage, the one that's attached to the house, and this is the only one that didn't give me a headache. This gives you an idea of what the other two walls look like.

 

[Root]

Sorry for not posting in awhile. Been troubleshooting uploading pics to the forum from my camera...not so lucky. Trying photobucket now and was tweeking some things.

This is the front wall of the garage after the insulation and at the start of the drywall going up.

This is above the garage doors. Insulation is done and the drywall is going up soon.

The start of the drywall above the doors. You'll see the rear wall, to the left in the pic, is all done.

 

[Root]

Here's the rear wall. Drywall all done.

 

[Root]

The garage door "wall" is all done,too.

 

[Root]

The end result. Two coats of paint on a coat of primer, diamond plate on the block portion of the wall and 1x4, painted high gloss black, for a baseboard.

That diamond plate is topped with a 1x4 ledge. Man, that stuff is shiny. Looks good when the sun gets to it.

 

[NEO55]

New to the site. But awesome work on the garages Root. I just had a 24x32 loft pole barn built a few weeks ago and have been wondering what to do for the walls. I think Ive found it.

 

[Aspen RT]

Nice work! Subscribed!

 

[Root]

Thanks, NEO55 and Aspen. Yeah the T&G really livened up the place and the diamond plate still causes me to stare.

Got the go-ahead for a couple of new additions to the pole barn. I already had one of the big Gladiator cabinets so I bought another one. Then I picked up two more of the 28X28 cabinets.

Just got in from hanging them up and thought I'd share.....'cuz I know you guys like pictures!

The one 28X28 on top of the one tall cabinet is just sitting there for the time being. Gotta figure out where I want it. Decisions, decisions.

 

[Easterlake]

Very nice!

 

[Root]

Just installed an Unseen Screen by Phantom Screens. The old screen door just had to go! We used to keep it propped open with a hook and eye screwed into the railing....it worked. What an eyesore with the new walls and paint.

The install wasn't bad at all, in fact it was very easy. The instructions were clear, concise and easy to follow.....yeah, I know, I used 'em despite knowing better.

This is the before just so you don't have to scroll back up.

This is the after, with the screen opened.....uh, retracted.

And this is the after with the screen closed.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Those screens are very cool! Quite attractive, and supposed to be very durable too.

Jim

 

[Root]

Yesterday, I worked on my pegboard to go up in the pole barn. Had to remove it from the wall in the basement, carry it up and out to the pole barn.

I had to cut it to make it fit between the two pillars, lost a little over 5", but still worth it. I framed it out with the same 1 x 2s I used to hang it on the wall in the basement. I cut a 3/8" groove with my table saw down the center of the length of the 1 x 2s, mitered the ends and nailed it all together.

Now I have a clean slate !

I have a spot already picked out for the old level I showed you guys.

I brought up my old workbench, too. Had to cut about 6" off the right end, where the vise is, put the legs and vise back on it and slid it into place. Just like it's been there the whole time.

 

[Boosted1]

Root,
Looks really nice. Congrats!

 

[impala_631]

Looking really good!

 

[mortbike]

great job, i have a pegboard i just finished , painted it grey, im going to use talon hooks, these hooks will not pull out when you remove something from the hook, just google talon hooks, merry christmas!!!!!!!

 

[trbomax]

I used 4x8 5/8 sheets of pine siding for the walls in my small shop. They go up quick.
You can see the picks in the link below.

What did you use for a finish on it,the color is perfect! I want to do a wainscote in my machine shop office with t 111 . Nancy thinks its a really bad idea as it will be hard to clean,but I will probably do it anyway!

 

[Root]

Thanks, guys.

I checked out the Talon Hooks, they're just what I need.

 

[Root]

Ok, back to the house garage. Today, I decided to insulate the garage doors. After insulating the walls, drywalling and painting it, I felt this would only make sense.
I went to Lowes and bought 4 sheets of this

3/4" x 4 x 8.

to put on these

The first door all done. I cut each panel 20 1/4" x 53" which allowed me to bend the panels into place but still have a somewhat tight fit. I didn't want them moving all around when the doors go up and down.

I used the leftover pieces to do the second door and was pleasantly surprised at how it turned out. I was afraid it would looked pieced together.
I used small pieces and wedged them into the frame to secure the panels even more.

It really cleaned up the look of the doors and kinda matches the diamond plate on the lower walls.
Added benefit of reflecting any and all available light is a nice plus, too!!

 

[JimVonBaden]

Looks great, and exactly what I am going to do on mine!

Jim

 

[Kevin54]

Root....great job on everything. It really makes a huge difference from before on both your garage and the house garage

One question though, have you ever thought about turning the steps and landing sideways from where they are now? It looks like you could gain some space in front of the vehicles. I am assuming the steps are in front of the vehicles, correct?

 

[hpw]

Root....great job on everything. It really makes a huge difference from before on both your garage and the house garage

One question though, have you ever thought about turning the steps and landing sideways from where they are now? It looks like you could gain some space in front of the vehicles. I am assuming the steps are in front of the vehicles, correct?

good Idea....looks like a nail puller and about an hour of work and you could swap the existing steps to the right of the existing platform. No cutting involved except the hand rail

 

[Root]

Thanks Kevin. The garage is 20'5"W X 20'11"D. We actually have more room with the steps like they are now. When we built the house, end of '90 to Jan '91, the steps were sideways to the right of the door (going in). We had smaller vehicles back then. I had a '90 Geo Storm and the wife had an '87 Nissan Sentra. Both fit nicely, but you had to leave extra space to walk in front of the vehicle on the right side.

Then as the family grew, we had to get bigger vehicles and the steps were in the way. I moved them to the center and gained more parking space, a full 20'11" instead of 17' or so.

We've actually had a '96 Dodge Ram 1500 and an '04 Ford Expedition parked in here at the same time with plenty of room.

 

[Root]

Update on my clean slate in the pole barn. I'm slowly making it comfortable and as I work on something I change things around or add more stuff. (Work in progress)

And homage to my mother who passed away at the end of August '11. This was her '71 Superglide (Picture of a picture). Hung it in the shop. Had some mods to it...bored out to 80 over and even tho' it has a kickstart, she had an electric starter installed. Compression was so bad it'd just about throw a 200+ pound man over the handlebars and she didn't want to take her chances.
She rode it until about 6 years ago then she bought a trike. Legs weren't as strong as they once were and she was concerned she'd drop it at a light.

 

[Root]

I organized my photobucket account and look what happened....most of my pic got deleted...

I have some cool news...I ordered my Racedeck floor for the house garage and it should be here sometime next week.
Thanks Jennifer (of RD)
Can't wait to get it started.

 

[Root]

My Racedeck came today, 10 boxes!!! Too bad I have to work tomorrow But I'm off this weekend

I'm hoping it'll only take me a day to do. 20 x 21 garage. I guess it depends on the number of beers I have, eh?

Pic's will surely be posted.

 

[JimVonBaden]

It can't be any harder to put down than VCT, which requires glue, so I bet one solid 7-8 hour stretch will do it. Do you have to make any cuts?

Jim

 

[Root]

Yeah, I'm gonna have to cut the sides to equal them out and center up the floor. I figured I'll have to cut tiles in half and use the other half on the opposite side. I understand I can use my table saw which will cut down on time.

 

[Root]

Yup, I could hardly wait to get started!!! Couldn't wait for this weekend.

So here are a few pics of the underlayment I put down, the few boxes that I got started with and the progress.

I was surprised at how fast this Racedeck went down. It took me longer to get started than it did to lay tiles down.

I used weed barrier paper from the local blue box store. Only needed three rolls of 3' X 50' at about $10.00 a roll.

The reason I used the paper was to eliminate some of the "clacking" noise of the tiles against the concrete....see signature line

I did approximately 3/4 of the floor in about 4 hrs. I had to take a break due to the stairs being in the way. I plan on jacking them up a few inches and sliding a group of tiles (already assembled) under the legs.

Then I'll have to finish the edges. I'll need to cut the top (the opposite end from the doors) and the right side (left side in the pics) pieces to fit. Should be able to complete the whole thing by tomorrow afternoon.

 

[Root]

My Racedeck floor is all finished and I must say it looks pretty good!! What a pleasure to work with this flooring. It was easy to order, easy to put together, easy to cut (with a table saw) and easy on the eyes.

Tell me what you think, but ultimately I have to live with it whether or not you guys think a monogrammed garage floor is cool.

Several different angles for your viewing pleasure.

 

[flybefree]

Looks really good, I don't think I have seen a bad Racedeck floor yet!

Shaun

 

[Root]

Looks really good, I don't think I have seen a bad Racedeck floor yet!

Shaun

I think you're right. I haven't seen a bad one either. It's definitely an upgrade to an existing floor, wherever they may be.
I was able to cover up a couple minor cracks without the hassle of mixing concrete or patching areas.
Gives the garage a whole new look, too.

 

[-Brent-]

I used weed barrier paper from the local blue box store. Only needed three rolls of 3' X 50' at about $10.00 a roll.

The reason I used the paper was to eliminate some of the "clacking" noise of the tiles against the concrete....see signature line

The "clacking" you refer to, is that just on install, or is this a common thing with Racedeck?