Richard Griot is a certified car guy. So when he set out to build his dream garage, everything had to be just right. In creating your own automotive sanctuary, a lot can be learned by looking at this project. Enjoy, and be sure to also read about Richard's Garage Tour event!
Richard's floor is two-foot ceramic tiles. The diagonal pattern gives the room a sporty look. Discuss your use with an installer and be sure the material is designed for heavy loads.
An island work area will provide both storage and work surface. Stacking storage units will maximize your wall space. Be sure to attach them to the lower cabinets and the walls for safety. Also consider safety when purchasing a lift... this is not a place to cut corners, so buy the best you can afford. In-floor lighting is an excellent way to illuminate your vehicle when it's up on a lift!
By mounting holders, reels and other items on the wall or ceiling, you'll keep the floor clean and clear of debris and obstructions. Consider powder coating garage door parts to carry through your color theme.
Garage bathrooms are a nice convenience touch. Use gloss surfaces for easy clean-up, and keep a towel dispenser close by. Add some class with tile work or use car marque items to show passion for your favorite brand. A large floor-level sink provides an excellent area to clean mops or parts.
David's Ferrari Retreat
Griot's Garage customer and Ferrari fanatic David S. saved for decades to buy his first exotic automobile, so the garage he built to house it had to reflect that passion.
David set out for a liveble look... a real home-away-from-home. To that end, he incorporated furniture, an office area, a flat-panel television, and fun memorbilia, collected since he was a kid!
Walls were finished with crown molding, and the rough structural lumber was filled, sanded, and painted. The insides of the garage doors were painted to match the walls for continuity, and the cabinets were finished with a high gloss paint for easy cleanup. For some Italian class, David created faux-stone Roman pillars from cardboard forms overlaid with fiberglass and also finished the step with Italian tiles. The garage is heated and dehumidifed. Under the flow-through tiles, the floor has a drainage system so that water does not accumulate.
David clearly knows how to have fun in his garage... our thanks to him for sharing the inspiring pictures!
