Doing Some Work To My Garage Walls-Suggestions?

[Vipuronr]

Well, can't stand looking at my cluttered garage. So, started working on the walls to make the place look a little nicer and certainly cleaner. I've seen other threads with pics of some really cool garages, but not likely I'll be doing that much. That said, would like to see what others have done so I can find some things I can do.

Just pulled all the (ugly/old) shelve down off one wall and painted it semi-gloss white (more for cleanliness). Think I'd rather have a color, any thoughts?

Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[Recluse]

Try this place for ideas-

The Garage Journal

Careful, it's addicting....

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

Heres mine... Nothing compared to some on here..

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[01 RT SNAKE]

Buy some chair rail at home depot and do a two tone in the garage. Really makes a big difference. I bought a bunch of tin signs and put them on the cabinets. Bought the banner off ebay.

 

[Mopar Boy]

Yes, add some yellow to it! Will do WONDERS for it!

Some drywall, paint and banners/posters. My suggestion. Could even do a small sofa in the corner if you have the room with a engine block coffee table and maybe even a TV and small bar.

 

[2snakes4us]

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[jdeft1]

Here we go again... Let's see those garage pics!!

 

[Next Phase]

Paint the walls, epoxy the floors, buy some tins signs on eBay... then some hours of labor.

 

[Viper Wizard]

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Thank You! I thought I was loosing my eye sight with all that slow color?

 

[xiongb1]

very NICE...

 

[ZDigital1]

Here we go again... Let's see those garage pics!!

Here's a few of mine before I added all of the recessed fluorescent lighting:

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This is what it looked like before the makeover.

 

[Fatboy 18]

That's stunning Fantastic job

So where did all the other things in the garage end up?

Mark

 

[Sneaky Pete]

LOL, you guys either own a lot less stuff than I do, or have a lot more storage someplace else!

 

[JPL]

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[ViperTony]

Thank You! I thought I was loosing my eye sight with all that slow color?

Chuck, you're right. That Black/White tile does speed things up a bit and off-sets the slow Red. Good catch!

 

[Fatboy 18]

That's just typical I thought Moderators where not supposed to get involved in Colour comments. Any more of this and I will have to report you

Mark

2000FAST RED GTS No92 ALMS Replica

 

[PhoenixGTS]

Rest of the garage is pretty boring (epoxy floors rock!), but I did do this painting years ago:

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[Fatboy 18]

Love it

Z Digital1 was the whole design yours? I really like the angles on the wall

 

[JPL]

Rest of the garage is pretty boring (epoxy floors rock!), but I did do this painting years ago:

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Was that done freehand?

 

[Red Snake]

 

[Simms]

Red Snake, the black looks awesome. If you had to do it again, would you go with black or some other color?

 

[Leslie]

wow I would PAY to live in some of those garages!

ok here's one for everyone to laugh at

 

[PhoenixGTS]

Was that done freehand?

I projected it on the wall with an old-school overhead projector my Dad bought surplus at work for $5, outlined it in tape and pencil marks then filled it in and touched up the edges to make it clean.

 

[Sneaky Pete]

wow I would PAY to live in some of those garages!

ok here's one for everyone to laugh at

Yours is actually a lot 'cleaner' than mine.

 

[Red Snake]

Red Snake, the black looks awesome. If you had to do it again, would you go with black or some other color?

Thanks,

Yes I would do the black again. I takes a little work to keep it looking that good but then I like spending time in my garage. It's worth it IMO.

The only things that I would do differently is that I would put more anti-slip additiive down and I would put more/thicker coats of the clear sealer down. Both of those issues are being corrected later this month.

 

[97snk]

I projected it on the wall with an old-school overhead projector my Dad bought surplus at work for $5, outlined it in tape and pencil marks then filled it in and touched up the edges to make it clean.

You gave me something to do over the summer

 

[ZDigital1]

That's stunning Fantastic job

So where did all the other things in the garage end up?

Mark

Thanks Mark!
The before shot was right before I bought this house. Asd a matter of fact, that is my realtor in the shot. The previous owner had cleaned out everything except the 2 large white cabinets. I positioned those to the left side (not pictured) painted them and store most of my lawn care products in them. Since I have a lawn/landscaper take care of the lawn, I don't have to worry about storing riding mowers etc...
I also own a 20' enclosed car trailer that I can store items in if needed.
Asd far as the design is concerned, I worked with a graphic artist and between the two of us, we incorporated the 3 dimensional look into a modern contemporary theme to match the decor of the house interior. I love contemporary furnishings and the home automation. It rocks!

 

[Fatboy 18]

Great pics, thanks for posting

 

[Vipuronr]

Well, I did ask....

Thanks to everyone for taking the time to post pics. Some really nice garages and some great ideas for me to work with. Don't have the space some of you have, though it is a two car garage...with my wife's car in one spot.

Typical problems get in the way, water leaks on one side where the wall is all concrete (foundation). Drainage is poor at the entrance and the builder didn't grade the floor towards the doors....oh well.

Have started the process of cleaning out and began the (slow) painting process...for now, just putting a coat of White (clean).

Would like to do sheet rock all around (for that "room" look), just not sure I can do as long as it gets wet at times.

I'll post some before pictures, but please, PLEASE do not view after you have eaten a meal. I cannot be responsible for the outcome!

Again, thanks very much.

Peter

 

[GTS Bruce]

Leslie. Looks like the old version of my garage. Insulate,sheetrock, vinyl tile on the floor,incandescent changed to fluorescente tubes,all in semigloss white. Not very expensive. 1"x3" where the wall meets the floor in white of course. GTS Bruce