RetroPug's Man Cave

[RetroPug]

I couldn't tell you what brand, think the stuff in my parents garage is B&Q own brand and lasted a decade.

If you need a hand picking stuff up, especially if it's over this way then let me know seen as I've got the pickup.

That's the thing, about half of the generic branded users say it peels and flakes almost immediately, and about half say it has lasted great. Might just thoroughly clean it and use a generic brand and see how it goes, worst case it will have to be re-done but even if it is a bit peely it will be so much better than outdoors and I won't have invested too much in the paint.

Thanks for the offer, that's very kind.

One suggestion from me. Replace the fluorescent tubes with LED fittings. May cost a bit to start with but the energy bills will be a lot cheaper and you'd be shocked at the improvement in lighting in there.

Totally agree. Led lighting is the way forward. Even the handheld inspection lights are great.

Is there power to the pit? If it's easy plug point down there might be handy. Or if not possible, I'd suggest ensuring you're sorted for power points around the garage.

Another man cave thing would be internet access via either wired Ethernet cable or if not possible a wireless access point/extender. Handy to bring up web pages or how to you tube videos while working on the car. Saying that.... You're far more capable than me!!

Best of Luke. Great work space.

Good suggestion, thank you both. How much are said fittings? Any links? I could probably call in favours for installation, likewise with additional power sockets actually.

There are a few sockets on the left hand side as you look in, a couple are quite high up, almost by the ceiling. Not perfect but enough points to run a few things and to be easily accessible with an extension cord.

I don't think there's anything in the pit, so power and lighting in there could be good but failing that some plug-in worklamps could be purchased very cheaply and powered by a wall socket if I don't get a supply down there.

I don't have internet to the house yet, and have yet to actually move in, but that's an excellent point! I'll see what the range is like, and if not a signal booster/"homeplug" might do the trick.

In any case, it will be a lot more pleasant than working outside, and I can finally do jobs in little bits over time, and leave everything out rather than in the dark and spending 30 minutes at the start and end packing and unpacking.

Hopefully that will translate to a lot more 306 progress as I definitely have time, just rarely in such large, several-hour blocks! Also, I think there's some scrap metal frame bits behind the garage so that could be welding practice or handy for making things.

Any storage ideas or further experiences of floor paint?

Also does anyone want a desk?

Thanks!