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4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: JackstandJohnny on December 30, 2014, 09:18:30 AM

Title: finally did up my garage
Post by: JackstandJohnny on December 30, 2014, 09:18:30 AM: i don't know why i waited so long to do this. i look back at all the work i did with a stupid propane heater and next to no light.

now have garage wired for 220a, a 21k BTU heater which keeps her fairly toasty, and full lighting makes it so bright in there i barely need a treble light under the jeep. my christmas gift to me!

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Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: Vinman on December 30, 2014, 10:45:18 AM: Get those walls painted white and it will get a lot brighter again
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: JackstandJohnny on December 30, 2014, 10:58:18 AM: my plan this weekend is to revamp the shelving and walls. i was tempted to paint them but i think i'm to lazy lol.
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: Vinman on December 30, 2014, 12:46:12 PM: Quote from: JackstandJohnny on December 30, 2014, 10:58:18 AM
my plan this weekend is to revamp the shelving and walls. i was tempted to paint them but i think i'm to lazy lol.

Trust me and paint the walls, the drywall just keeps getting more and more yellow every year. I painted my walls and it made a huge difference in how the light is reflected.
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: dubbleJs on December 30, 2014, 01:47:51 PM: Nice bro! It makes a world of a difference to have good lighting and warmth!

Quote from: Vinman on December 30, 2014, 10:45:18 AM
Get those walls painted white and it will get a lot brighter again

I agree, I painted my walls and ceiling white and my garage is nice and bright. Do it!!
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: Dingleberry on December 30, 2014, 02:45:07 PM: Quote from: Vinman on December 30, 2014, 12:46:12 PM
Trust me and paint the walls, the drywall just keeps getting more and more yellow every year. I painted my walls and it made a huge difference in how the light is reflected.

COVER THE WALLZ WITH TIN FOIL!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111!!11
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: JackstandJohnny on December 30, 2014, 06:40:29 PM: ok i'm in.

so what should i be painting the walls with? what kind of paint? and what colour?
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: JENSSEN on December 30, 2014, 07:05:30 PM: White and gloss! Easy wipedowns
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: CatSplat on December 30, 2014, 07:39:07 PM: Looking good! Don't get things too organized or your wife will want to park in there too, haha. I want to get drywall up in mine but that'll be a project for next year since I added the NG line and heater this month.
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: Immortal on December 30, 2014, 08:59:49 PM: Insulated the garage door too?
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: JackstandJohnny on December 30, 2014, 09:01:20 PM: yep. garage door is now insulated to keep the heat in.

paint it white? nice and bright?

will keep you updated. might be my new years eve plan
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: Vinman on December 30, 2014, 09:18:19 PM: I painted mine semi-gloss white and would do it again. It's a good compromise of wipe-ability and hide the crappy taping/sanding job. Gloss will definitely clean up easier but will show every imperfection in the finish (if that type of thing bothers you at all, it does me).
I just went to the Depot and asked for a good durable paint, can't remember what they gave me.
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: WhiteOut on December 30, 2014, 10:28:16 PM: Yep. Semi-gloss, slightly off-white. Use exterior paint so it really holds up.
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: GiS on December 31, 2014, 07:07:42 AM: Posters from the strip club are really glossy too, you probably have a few of those kicking around eh?

;)
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: Immortal on December 31, 2014, 04:02:48 PM: Joey FTW!!! !
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: JackstandJohnny on January 02, 2015, 10:38:29 AM: halfway home boys. Fraser and i painted half the garage yesterday; used white like you said Jonas.
its 100% better now. hopefully get the other side done tonight and tomorrow. then its one to fix shelving and make it nice and super clean. going to be a brand new garage when i'm done with it which is nice.
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: apeman on January 02, 2015, 12:28:42 PM: Gloss white will brighten things up. Stripper posters and Riders flags should make it feel like home
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: Vinman on January 02, 2015, 12:53:22 PM: Post up some pix after your finished
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: dubbleJs on January 03, 2015, 01:29:38 PM: Quote from: JackstandJohnny on January 02, 2015, 10:38:29 AM
halfway home boys. Fraser and i painted half the garage yesterday; used white like you said Jonas.
its 100% better now. hopefully get the other side done tonight and tomorrow. then its one to fix shelving and make it nice and super clean. going to be a brand new garage when i'm done with it which is nice.

Right on man! Let me now if you need any lumber or OSB for shelving or a bench...I can acquire you some. :)
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: JackstandJohnny on January 03, 2015, 07:24:31 PM: (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s37/johnnyzj/968FCF8F-EA08-4734-9EA2-90E42AE60BF9_zpswzyyooxm.jpg) (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/johnnyzj/media/968FCF8F-EA08-4734-9EA2-90E42AE60BF9_zpswzyyooxm.jpg.html)(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s37/johnnyzj/7898423F-076D-43E3-B1A7-8E28E80B860A_zps0co7asaa.jpg) (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/johnnyzj/media/7898423F-076D-43E3-B1A7-8E28E80B860A_zps0co7asaa.jpg.html)(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s37/johnnyzj/1C439E5C-0415-4F4F-962F-CF23A2CD9C11_zpsrggt483q.jpg) (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/johnnyzj/media/1C439E5C-0415-4F4F-962F-CF23A2CD9C11_zpsrggt483q.jpg.html)

(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s37/johnnyzj/A8D60EDE-898F-43A2-B1A7-03E887BB5F5B_zpsqz4gbuua.jpg) (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/johnnyzj/media/A8D60EDE-898F-43A2-B1A7-03E887BB5F5B_zpsqz4gbuua.jpg.html)

well pics aren't the greatest but she's done. all painted up. two coats. nothing fancy or crazy. but man is it bright in there. i still have to do shelving even though its not needed it will be in the future haha.

overall cost:
heater 200$
wire 220a 150$
lighting 175$
paint and shelving 250$
additional insulation for door, gap filler etc. 100$
so overall not bad. best mod i've done to date..... and its good because the clutch just gave out on the YJ, so at least i have a warm place to fix it!
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: apeman on January 03, 2015, 09:58:43 PM: Wow! Cleanest I've ever seen it. Now you need a dead gutted zj in there.
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: Vinman on January 03, 2015, 10:23:22 PM: Looks good Johnny, you gotta like that.
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: JackstandJohnny on January 04, 2015, 10:06:59 AM: there is a garbage pile in the corner still, but it will go out soon; just to cold to open the garage don't want to let the heat out LOL.

thanks boys. it is definitely nice to work in there now!
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: cLAY on January 04, 2015, 11:05:18 AM: What did you use for lights? Cost? The ones in my garage are dying and need replacing.
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: JackstandJohnny on January 04, 2015, 04:53:47 PM: just the cheap ones at home depot. they take a T8 bulb. i got the daytime light bulbs. they put out like 6500 lumens or something. light fixtures were 25$ a piece, bulbs 10$
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: jeepinjoel on January 04, 2015, 08:28:24 PM: Looks good...nice to see before and after paint pics....looks much brighter. It's always nice to find nuts and bolts you drop...then going for a easter egg hunt....
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: raf2379 on January 06, 2015, 08:42:16 AM: very nice. what did you use for the garage doors? is it that bubble stuff from homedepot? and is it actually working good? I was planning on using that stuff.
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: JackstandJohnny on January 06, 2015, 10:53:59 AM: just the basic 1" insulation you buy at home depot in 8x4' sheets. cut it up, then used teh spray foam to fill in all the gaps i can see in the door. in teh metal, between the insulation etc. its not as good as a real insulated door and looks kind of ugly. but gets the job done
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: Sean778 on January 06, 2015, 07:15:02 PM: That looks awesome buddy, super clean! I look forward to the added comfort next time I visit.
Title: Re: finally did up my garage
Post by: JackstandJohnny on January 08, 2015, 08:47:56 AM: Quote from: Sean778 on January 06, 2015, 07:15:02 PM
That looks awesome buddy, super clean! I look forward to the added comfort next time I visit.

then i'll add soundproofing so the women and crying babies can stay inside and we can hidr from them. works for me!