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  1. 24th August 2008, 11:09 AM #1
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    Default Converting garage to workshop

    Hi all.

    I've finally got approval from She Who Must Be Obeyed to convert the garage into a woodshop (VICTORY! ). I've got about 6.7m wide by 5.3m deep to play with (about 3 x 2m of this is taken up by a home gym), so I should be able to get a decent setup happening. I've got ideas to start with the basics (decent workbench, tools, etc) and build up from there. Not to mention I've first got to build a carport (definitely worth it).

    The main issue is the floor - it's very uneven and the cement doesn't properly cover the aggregate - in other words, it's as rough as, well, whatever it is that's very rough. My main concerns are firstly that any bench or stand or anything on legs will need adjustable legs (not a problem with things that stay in one place, but how to handle sawhorses?) Secondly, cleaning up will be difficult with all the crevices and holes (not to mention the whopping great crack that goes up the length of the garage).

    Does anyone have any ideas of how to solve this problem?

    Cheers,

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    Maybe an industrial vac?
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    I'd look in to getting the floor levelled with the sort of compound that tilers use.

    Even though a shop vac will do the jod, eventually you will have bigger machines on mobile bases and you want a fairly smooth floor for those.
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    Dig the whole lot out and start again


    Another option is to put down a timber floor.

    Lay down 42x19 treated pine slats about 450mm apart. As you put them down level them so you finsih up with a flat floor, Cover with plywood or tounge and groove flooring. Paint as afinish will make it look good.

    This will be a lot more comforatable than standing on the concrete and you can run the electrics to your machines underneath. Also be a lot more comfortable for the gym gear.

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    I would go the levelling compound.
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    Yep, self levelling compund.
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    Cheers for the tips folks.

    I've come across a material called "Granosite" by Wattyl - it gets mixed with cement and used to fill gaps, even out surfaces, etc. I might see if I can get hold of a small amount and try it out in a corner. The timber floor option may not work the best in this situation as the ceiling height is low enough as it is.

    I'm still looking also at tile levelling compound.

    Thanks again.

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    Personally I'd go for Jim's suggestion... a wooden floor.

    Partially to give me somewhere to run the ductwork and cabling (I'm sooo sick of tripping over the stuff) but mainly 'cos after several years standing on conc I'm sick of aching feet at the end of the day.

    Yep, timber floors for this li'l black duck!

    Although I gotta admit a self-levelling compound would make for a quicker & cheaper solution.
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