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NICOBKN
Well-known member
Feb 20th 2013
New update!
I didn't have much time to work last weekend but I did as much as I could.
I added another receptacle on this wall for a total of two new receptacles
I had to make a large hole above the door in order to run the new circuit
I then started working on this wall ( This one will have the work benches). I will add 4 new receptacle here
Gyprock removed
From a different angle
I had to pull some of the insulation out to drill the studs
Different angle
And finally another side of the shop. I also added two new receptacles here.
I have Friday off so I will finish all the electricity( yeehh finally!!) and will start patching the walls. Planing to start painting next weekend!
Thanks!
New update!
I didn't have much time to work last weekend but I did as much as I could.
I added another receptacle on this wall for a total of two new receptacles
I had to make a large hole above the door in order to run the new circuit
I then started working on this wall ( This one will have the work benches). I will add 4 new receptacle here
Gyprock removed
From a different angle
I had to pull some of the insulation out to drill the studs
Different angle
And finally another side of the shop. I also added two new receptacles here.
I have Friday off so I will finish all the electricity( yeehh finally!!) and will start patching the walls. Planing to start painting next weekend!
Thanks!
NICOBKN
Well-known member
Fed 23rd 2013
Hey guys! I was able to accomplish my goal yesterday!
I started by adding another light in the ceiling
Went from here
To
And from this
To
I'd say I have another 2 hrs of work for tomorrow, make sure everything works and then I'll start closing the walls!
Stay tuned for more
Thanks
Hey guys! I was able to accomplish my goal yesterday!
I started by adding another light in the ceiling
Went from here
To
And from this
To
I'd say I have another 2 hrs of work for tomorrow, make sure everything works and then I'll start closing the walls!
Stay tuned for more
Thanks
Nice work on the garage Nico.
Looks like you will have quite a bit of drywall repairs to do now. LOL.
If you need some suggestions or advice for the drywall repairs let me know, I did a lot of patches in my house. I rewired almost the entire house, so you can imagine how many holes I had to fix.
Looks like you will have quite a bit of drywall repairs to do now. LOL.
If you need some suggestions or advice for the drywall repairs let me know, I did a lot of patches in my house. I rewired almost the entire house, so you can imagine how many holes I had to fix.
Steve/Civic03
Legacy Member
BRAVO! That's a lot of work.......(are you doing this all solo?)
Keep up the great work.......*tu*
Keep up the great work.......*tu*
NICOBKN
Well-known member
Nice work on the garage Nico.
Looks like you will have quite a bit of drywall repairs to do now. LOL.
If you need some suggestions or advice for the drywall repairs let me know, I did a lot of patches in my house. I rewired almost the entire house, so you can imagine how many holes I had to fix.
Thanks Vitto!
Yeah i know, I didnt want to make that many holes but I had no choice. Thanks for offering help! I think I'll be fine as I have done plenty in the past, it is not that hard really, just time consuming!
Thanks again
NICOBKN
Well-known member
Thanks Steve!
Yup i'm doing it all by myself! I'm graduating as an electrician in May so I think I know what i'm doing (lol)
Here are two pics I never posted! Planing on doing the drywall this weekend and maybe some paint, we will see!
NICOBKN
Well-known member
March 1st 2013
New Update! One of my good friends came over to give me a hand installing some gyprock sheets. He worked in the field for over two years and it definitely shows in his work!
I decided to add anotrher 240v circuit right here in the middle
Gyprock installation
Now let's do some mud!
New Update! One of my good friends came over to give me a hand installing some gyprock sheets. He worked in the field for over two years and it definitely shows in his work!
I decided to add anotrher 240v circuit right here in the middle
Gyprock installation
Now let's do some mud!
mrdouble99
Legacy Member
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NICOBKN
Well-known member
Got to see the place this evening! Once ready to receive, this place will be a very nice work space for those of you who get your car done by Nico.
Thanks Joey
! Can't wait to finish! I'm putting a lot of work into this and also want to start detailing more!Repondu!
NICOBKN
Well-known member
March 24th 2013
Hi guys!
I've been really busy dealing with the last step of this renovation! Everything is going according to plan.
Mudding is 95% done, I only have to touch up some areas and that's it. Here are some pictures
Yesterday I went to purchase some of the last items on my wishlist:
12" X 24" Porcelain
Thinset + latex additive for the areas near the garage door
Primer & Sealant + Exterior Acrylic paint for the walls
Sink pretty much done! I had to build this little platform since the drain was a bit higher
One of the walls is ready for primer. I sanded the whole thing and only found 10-15 areas that needed minor touch ups.
Porcelain is getting installed next weekend and I'll try to have most of the walls painted by then!
Hi guys!
I've been really busy dealing with the last step of this renovation! Everything is going according to plan.
Mudding is 95% done, I only have to touch up some areas and that's it. Here are some pictures
Yesterday I went to purchase some of the last items on my wishlist:
12" X 24" Porcelain
Thinset + latex additive for the areas near the garage door
Primer & Sealant + Exterior Acrylic paint for the walls
Sink pretty much done! I had to build this little platform since the drain was a bit higher
One of the walls is ready for primer. I sanded the whole thing and only found 10-15 areas that needed minor touch ups.
Porcelain is getting installed next weekend and I'll try to have most of the walls painted by then!
Steve/Civic03
Legacy Member
BRAVO Nico!
I will swing bye to see you once completed to get some work done on my car.
I hope to have you and the staff looking smashing!
I will swing bye to see you once completed to get some work done on my car.
I hope to have you and the staff looking smashing!
NICOBKN
Well-known member
This thread needs a huge update!
These had to be reinforced before tiling.
they were being held by nails that didn't penetrate the concrete. I decided to remove the existing nails and use these concrete screws instead, they were drilled in.
Nail vs Screws
And some befores
And after primer
More to come!
These had to be reinforced before tiling.
they were being held by nails that didn't penetrate the concrete. I decided to remove the existing nails and use these concrete screws instead, they were drilled in.
Nail vs Screws
And some befores
And after primer
More to come!
NICOBKN
Well-known member
So for tiling I decided to hire a pro. There was just too much money involved, I didn't want to screw up.
He spent a good 2-3 hrs just measuring the place, making sure the porcelain will be 100% square.
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mtlautodetail/garage/20130329_164719_zps22cf20d3.jpg
He spent a good 2-3 hrs just measuring the place, making sure the porcelain will be 100% square.
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mtlautodetail/garage/20130329_164719_zps22cf20d3.jpg
NICOBKN
Well-known member
Scissor lift showed up
I also installed the fluorescent lights above the workbenches. I must say, I somehow screwed up here... shame on me! Both of the lights were on 24/7 and had no way of turning them off unless using the breaker.
Here's how i fixed the issue:
I added a switch for each one, which i wanted to do since the begging anyway
I first measured right in the middle of the two receptacle
Removed the light and made a whole to place the new box with F clips
Found my fish
Same process for each table, ran new wiring, put the switch and that's it!
I then decided to do this
Which turned into this ( ignore the mess please)
I also installed the fluorescent lights above the workbenches. I must say, I somehow screwed up here... shame on me! Both of the lights were on 24/7 and had no way of turning them off unless using the breaker.
Here's how i fixed the issue:
I added a switch for each one, which i wanted to do since the begging anyway
I first measured right in the middle of the two receptacle
Removed the light and made a whole to place the new box with F clips
Found my fish
Same process for each table, ran new wiring, put the switch and that's it!
I then decided to do this
Which turned into this ( ignore the mess please)