Basement Project

[ronjhall]

I am in the process of remodeling a bathroom. Still have to put up drywall and mud. I do not look forward to sanding. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif Putting a fan in the window may be a good idea to stop dust from spreading around the house. Thanks for the tip. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[RobS]

Progress continues but again, nothing particularly photo-worthy. This was spraying weekend. I sprayed a coat of primer on everything then sprayed the ceilings with a finish coat. Finally, the messiest work is done.

Next weekend I'll roll the finish color on the walls in my shop. I'm leaning towards painting the floor in there but don't want something that will flake off later. Anyone have any experiences or recommendations? The concrete has no oil stains but now it is covered with drywall compound and paint overspray. I scraped it after the drywall but the white spots remain. Does all that have to come off for the epoxies to get a good bite on the concrete?

Of course, I couldn't resist putting my workbench in it's new home. It already feels "right" /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Nasty135]

Hi Rob, Your progress is really looking good there!

I am paying close attention to all your post as I also have an unfinished basement to tackle after I have finished SEVERAL other projects /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif (far too many for one man)

I do have a basic layout done but watching others do there projects is not only entertaining but also good for ideas that I may have not had or products that would be a better idea...

Keep up the good work... /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Edit: On your floor question , Rustoleum makes a two part product that would last forvever on your shop floor. Click here for a very good IMO forum about floor coatings and garage shop upgrades /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Mark

 

[RobS]

Well, this installment of progress will be about as exciting as watching paint dry. Oh, that's because it is watching paint dry /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I got the color coat on the walls of my shop and the under-stair storage area. That area has already been claimed by my older son as "his" area. I put some lights in there just for him.

So here's the paint drying, watch carefully /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[RobS]

The walls took most of the day Saturday including clean-up. After that I scuffed off the floor and cleaned/mopped up for more paint.

Sunday I put two coats of floor paint down. I went with regular porch/floor enamal instead of epoxy. Much cheaper and I knew I wasn't going to go through all the acid etching and such to properly prep for epoxy. It sure does look nice.

Next weekend will be move in day. I'll trim out all the electrical except lights which will remain as you see for a while. I can do finish trim carpentry with equipment in place and I'll need that stuff to do that work anyway.

Of course, Pinewood Derby cars will take precedent over shop trim now /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[MossRoad]

<font color="blue"> Of course, Pinewood Derby cars will take precedent over shop trim now </font>

Sometimes the smallest projects are the most important. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Nice looking basement. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[RobS]

Here's my final installment for a while. I got my shop to the point where I could move stuff in. I still need trim but that will wait for a while as I want to match the trim in the rest of the house and it's pricey stuff. I also need to finish the rest of the area which will be a bar/kitchenette/game table/half bath. Those areas will wait as well but at least the messiests parts of the work are done.

Here's a shot of my shop looking towards the window. It's very nice having access to all my tools again /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[RobS]

One more pic taken from in front of the window. I didn't plan on the flourescents yet but got a good deal so all of the electrical is done. Eventually, the shelves at the far end will be replaced with built-in upper and base cabinets wrapping the "L" to the right. I also plan to build a permanent chop saw stand along the right-hand wall.

Thanks for looking, encouraging and all the tips along the way. Hopefully I'll be able to post some pics of the products of my shop soon /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[scott_vt]

Rob,
Thats way too clean for a shop /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Ill have to post some pictures of mine /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Actually, really quite nice, although it might take me awhile to feel at home!

scotty

 

[Jagmandave]

Wow, didn't that turn out nice!