How to Hide That Ugly Stuff

[72oifbobber]

After buying our new home with a 20x20 attached garage I found that the hot water heater, water softener, and water filtration system was installed in the garage and posed an ugly situation there.

There was also the problem of more needed floor room due to the fact that I have 7 old Triumph motorcycles. So here was my remedy.

I suspended a 4x8 shelf from the ceiling and walls above the ugly needed mess. This added the additional room I needed for storage.

After that I framed in a faux wall with casters on the bottom to allow access to the equipment.

I then covered the framed wall with corrugated tin to give it the "cool" look.

Then hung up some British flare to add to "Awesome" factor.

Then rolled a couple bikes in front of it all for effect.

And there ya go. How to Hide That Ugly Stuff!

 

[upndown]

My Sick mind went to a totally different direction I like how you put it on wheels for future Maint. Looks good!!

How bout a few more pics of the Scooters.

 

[PECVD2]

Nice transformation.
Are you planning on continuing the metal throughout the garage?
I have wanted that look for some time but just never got around to making it happen.

 

[2Big2Ride]

Nice job on the roller screen and storage area! And yes, more about the machines.

Interesting how some areas the water heater can be on the floor and other jurisdictions they have to be raised...

 

[alpinewhite]

Interesting how some areas the water heater can be on the floor and other jurisdictions they have to be raised...

Electric water heaters are allowed to be on the floor. No pilot light flame to ignite low-lying gas fumes.

 

[upndown]

^^ Maybe the difference between gas and electric? Mine is electric and sits on the floor as well..

 

[mygarageone]

After buying our new home with a 20x20 attached garage I found that the hot water heater, water softener, and water filtration system was installed in the garage and posed an ugly situation there.

There was also the problem of more needed floor room due to the fact that I have 7 old Triumph motorcycles. So here was my remedy.

I suspended a 4x8 shelf from the ceiling and walls above the ugly needed mess. This added the additional room I needed for storage.

After that I framed in a faux wall with casters on the bottom to allow access to the equipment.

I then covered the framed wall with corrugated tin to give it the "cool" look.

Then hung up some British flare to add to "Awesome" factor.

Then rolled a couple bikes in front of it all for effect.

And there ya go. How to Hide That Ugly Stuff!

What year are the bikes ? I have a 67 Tigar , in the process of a restoration.
Where the best place for parts ?

 

[72oifbobber]

Here are a few shots of the bikes I currently have.

My 1966 Bonneville

My 1972 Trophy

My 1963 Bonneville Nostalgic Themed Drag Styled Bike
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My 1951 Triumph Thunderbird
https://scontent-a-atl.**.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash2/479772_567915199891743_916800735_n.jpg

I do not have an individual shot of my 1973 Daytona but it can be seen in this photo
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[bazzateer]

The bonnie and the T'Bird will do for me, and I'm not even a biker!

 

[72Anthony]

Very nice job! It's hard to tell what else you have on the shelf, but I would add some more vertical supports along the 8 foot front. Also, it's hard to tell how you attached the vertical 2x4 to the ceiling: I would be concerned if you just toe nailed or screwed it into the joist above, I would use some type of L bracket to get multiple screws into the 2x4 and ceiling joist.

Another way of adding vertical support is using chain attached with threaded hooks into the ceiling joists and just using a lag screw and washer to attached the chain to the vertical face of the 8 foot long 2 x4. The chains would match with your metal panels.

Regards,
Anthony

 

[72oifbobber]

Very nice job! It's hard to tell what else you have on the shelf, but I would add some more vertical supports along the 8 foot front. Also, it's hard to tell how you attached the vertical 2x4 to the ceiling: I would be concerned if you just toe nailed or screwed it into the joist above, I would use some type of L bracket to get multiple screws into the 2x4 and ceiling joist.

Another way of adding vertical support is using chain attached with threaded hooks into the ceiling joists and just using a lag screw and washer to attached the chain to the vertical face of the 8 foot long 2 x4. The chains would match with your metal panels.

Regards,
Anthony

No toe nail here! I went into the ceiling and tied into cross beams and added support with an "L" bracket and everything is tied in with 3" screws. after building it a friend and I both hung, swung, and attempted to apply "breaking force" in excess of 350 lbs. I think it is good to go holding all those empty tuff boxes.

 

[38Chevy454]

Nice job hiding that stuff and creating some good storage area above. Nice collection of Triumphs.

Just an observation, do you have quick easy access for putting salt in the water softener?

 

[Victorymike18]

That's a nice solution, and great idea of having the casters on the bottom.

Agreed with the poster above: Do you have a way to get in there easily, without moving all the bikes? It wouldn't be much work to put one of those corrugated sheets on hinges, or setup with some type of lift-off cleats (or something simple like that).

 

[The Gambler]

thats awesome i need to do something ike that

 

[72oifbobber]

Nice job hiding that stuff and creating some good storage area above. Nice collection of Triumphs.

Just an observation, do you have quick easy access for putting salt in the water softener?

Yes with the casters on there it can roll straight to the left with no obstructions very easily. I do not have to move the bikes out of the garage to get in there!

 

[DIC]

until I put on my glasses I thought those were bowling balls

 

[72oifbobber]

LoL yah I collect old flake helmets too!

 

[-Brent-]

Nice! Putting on wheels is perfect. Love all the Brit bikes. My father has a '66 BSA Lightning that I am a big fan of.

 

[Bib Overalls]

Very innovated.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Looks great and an interesting idea.

One thing I did notice is the drain for the softener when it regenerates. Does it just puke out on to the floor ?

 

[MN4x4]

I like your idea with the casters on the faux wall. I wonder if that would work for the wall to hide an air compressor?

How you've got my mind going again...

 

[72oifbobber]

That is the over fill for the water softner. As long as I don't overfill it, it will not "PUKE" love that term, on the floor

 

[santagary]

Very clever and innovative...never seen a solution like that on this forum anyway...looks like something Jack Olsen would have invented! I'm looking forward to the next ideas you have. I'm not into motorcycles (I fall off of bicycles), I was hoping for an Austin Healey in there when I saw the Brit flags!

 

[NUTTSGT]

That is the over fill for the water softner. As long as I don't overfill it, it will not "PUKE" love that term, on the floor

Ok, but is there no drain for the regeneration or does that softener not run in that method ?


Puke, glad you liked it.

 

[MDSPHOTO]

Love the idea for hiding all that stuff and your bike collection is amazing!

 

[xyster101]

That is a great idea. Paint the shelf white to match everything.

Do you own that many Triumphs because 4 are always broken down!

Just playing, I love the styling of Triumphs and Nortons. Nice collection.

 

[TAftonomos]

Thanks jerk! One more thing to add to the I must do this list. And I was so close to trying an art deco painting the water tank attempt and living with it route.



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[72oifbobber]

LoL your welcome and I am stoked that you guys are digging it.

 

[Vegaman_Dan]

I enclosed my hot water tank and furnace by framing it into a closet with lots of ventilation since my units are gas. It also gave me a surface to mount storage options for brooms, flat items and cleaning supplies.

It definitely helps clean up the garage to be sure.

 

[jabberwoki]

There're called Boxer shorts.

 

[4x4_G30_Sportvan]

Who designed the plumbing? I see a lot of wasted space between H2O softener and filtration tanks. Looks like you could gain 2 feet of space by re-routing pipe and moving closer together. Just a thought.

Your cover solution is very nice.

 

[Crusher47]

Very cool

 

[Todd.Brock]

Ain't so crazy about the tin, but that's a quick way of covering!
Slick idea on the casters! That is ingenious !
I love the bike collection. I can appreciate old Harley's and such, but British bikes have always been a personal favorite!