Garage - wish list / ultimate man pad
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15mm fire retardant board is the fire reg to my knowledge - only applicable for garages attached to the house.markeg said:spearman said:The project is underway....
1) crap cleared out - check
Ok, it's only one bit, but it's a start.
I'm going to be ordering the plasterboard and lighting in the next few weeks. I wondered if anyone knew if I need special plasterboard? I'm pretty sure the bog standard stuff is fine, and I'll give it a coat of unibond to seal it, but I'm not 100%. it's a seperate building to the house.
Going for the 8ft by 4ft sheets £5 each from wickes
Just need to find some lights...
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I believe any plasterboard has to be double-skimmed (two layers of plasterboard) for a garage (fire regulations). That may only refer if the garage is built attached to the house though. Only know that as I'm getting a new garage built shortly (double garage for the zed and tools only) - sacrificed the old one for a media room and office last year.....
Hope your zed's happy in her new home
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going for the big dug storage/shelving/bench across the entire back of the garage. Side to side custom installed. Plastic boxes for all my plumbing/electrics (plus other stuff) tools and equipment etc on one side, then a fairly shallow but high bench across the other side. There's going to be shelves under the bench, and I MAY get a snapon unit to fit snug underneath.cj10jeeper said:
Planning on a full wall of tools as well.
Electrician has been round to price up the wiring/install. Getting 2 x triple gang switches and double sockets in each corner along with a new consumer unit.
Also running cables in anticipation for electric doors
Might checkout that Costco unit.
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nice one JDMJDM said:Standard plasterboard will be fine.12.5mm. You only need to double board if there is habitable rooms above for ire regulations..
That's the architect in me coming out.. On a Sunday!!! I charge double rate you know!!
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hopefully not on the zed though!
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OP, you must have electric doors
So, this is what it starts off like. Dark and cold! Plasterboard ordered, being delivered on Friday. 10 x 5ft surface mount double 60w fluorescents with reflective covers being delivered Saturday - http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=190672586125
Still need to clear out some crap, but the rafters are almost clear! You wouldn't believe the amount stuff that gathers!
Just need the electrician to do his stuff Saturday, and then I can crack on! Can't wait
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Had the day off to work on the garage, some progress pics:
Loft hatch and a bit storage/boards installed
Light switches and power sockets installed in preparation for the sparky
Also cleared everything out ready to put the plasterboard up tomorrow
Hard and slow work, but it's getting there. Hoping for a massive transformation once the plasterboards up
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Loft hatch and a bit storage/boards installed
Light switches and power sockets installed in preparation for the sparky
Also cleared everything out ready to put the plasterboard up tomorrow
Hard and slow work, but it's getting there. Hoping for a massive transformation once the plasterboards up
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I had a pot bellied stove in my last garage. It was good to be snug.
Few more pics of progress.
Giving it a paint tomorrow. Then lights up on tuesday.
Now, I need to do some research on the floor. Thinking a diamond polish and then a latex with speckles in. Anyone have any advice? I'm not keen the tiles.
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Giving it a paint tomorrow. Then lights up on tuesday.
Now, I need to do some research on the floor. Thinking a diamond polish and then a latex with speckles in. Anyone have any advice? I'm not keen the tiles.
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Mmmmmmmm - massive Scaletrix track - Mmmmmmmmmm.
i'll be interested in what you do for your floor...i wanted black and white tiles, chess board style, but everything worked out so pricey for a reasonably sized garage...in the end i went for some floor paint, still haven't got round to doing it yet.
i kind of figured tool boxes, work benches etc are all paid for out of the difference i saved. and it's only a floor, didn't want to get to the point where i was wiping my feet on entry...
i kind of figured tool boxes, work benches etc are all paid for out of the difference i saved. and it's only a floor, didn't want to get to the point where i was wiping my feet on entry...
I think I'm going to go with an epoxy resin. My garage is 40sq metres, and it should work out about £150 ish. But then there's prep work. Your floor cant have any moisture or it peels and you could end up with a horror storey. I should be ok with an epoxy as the floor is on piles and damp proofed. If I go down the epoxy route I'll hire a scarifier so it roughs up the surface to make the epoxy bond well. The floor will have a major impact on the overall look, so not too concerned with cost as long as it not stupid. So far ive spent £80 on plasterboard, £80 for the electrician and £150 on lights. I've got a budget of £500 so I think it's going wellJaEdBa said:i'll be interested in what you do for your floor...i wanted black and white tiles, chess board style, but everything worked out so pricey for a reasonably sized garage...in the end i went for some floor paint, still haven't got round to doing it yet.
i kind of figured tool boxes, work benches etc are all paid for out of the difference i saved. and it's only a floor, didn't want to get to the point where i was wiping my feet on entry...
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