Unlike the weaker sex, who is prone to cosmetic putting in order and aesthetics in the arrangement of things, men structure the surrounding space in accordance with internal logic. male order is the creation of a universal working environment where nothing distracts from productive activities.
Features of vision allow men to isolate only a small area of the review, therefore, to speed up the search for the right thing, motor memory and space optimization are turned on.
Interesting: Psychologists characterize male vision as "tunnel", tuned to single distant objects, and female - as "panoramic", covering at once everything that falls into the field of view. Therefore, the search for individual items is easier for women than for men.
What is stored in the garage?
There are no motorists for whom the garage is only a parking place for the vehicle. In the garage necessarily will find a shelter necessary in the operation of the car items and equipment:
Of course, life will force you to bring a bicycle or skis into the garage, but if think about its layout even before construction, then in the garage box you can find a storage place for them, and for the cellar, and for the viewing hole.
On the right side of the garage wall should be stored fire extinguisher, sand reserve and shovel. A washbasin and a hanger for work clothes will be appropriate in the garage.
How to equip a garage inside with your own hands: space optimization
How to build a garage and where to start? Optimization workspace begins with an assessment of the free volume of the garage.
Note: Standard garage - 3 x 6 with a height of just over 2 meters. ok if possible increase 1 meter wide. For freedom of manipulation on each side of the car to the wall or rack, it is important to have 1 meter of free space.
The next step is to consider:
- that under no circumstances should be stored in a garage;
- what will be in demand most often:
- what tools according to their purpose can be grouped into sets;
- what items or equipment have multifunctional applications;
- how to clean the garage.
Cleaning the garage will not be a problem if you install racks and a workbench on legs 15 cm from the floor, which is reasonable to perform according to the technology of polymer self-leveling floors with a slight slope to the gate. In this case, all cleaning will be reduced to floor cleaning hose stream.
Watch the video on how to equip the garage inside:
Most efficient storage system - using ceiling and walls
To ensure order in the garage, create compact and easy-to-access storage spaces, the following are suitable:
- racks (made of wood or dural corner) located on one or two walls of the room;
- railings on the walls made of steel tubes and strips for hanging tools and organizers;
- type-setting panel with holders;
- galvanized mesh stretched along the wall as the basis for hanging tools;
- stand-box for tools;
- component boxes;
- hooks on the walls for large equipment, hooks for hanging pockets and shelves for small items made from plastic packaging for used liquids;
- metal mesh hanging containers for paint or fertilizer;
- stretch cord, or looped on the wall for storing tubes, rails;
- hanging cases from packaging or plumbing pipes of large diameter;
- plastic containers for storage under the ceiling;
- hanging shelves above the car for things of infrequent use (consumable lumber, garden tools, skis);
- sheet building material is located vertically along the walls with fixation.
You can spy on effective hanging tools and equipment for your garage in specialized stores.
How to equip a garage inside with your own hands - photo: 
Workbench as the focus of working enthusiasm
A rare man does not dream of workbench, and if the size of the garage space allows, no doubt - the dream will come true. You can buy a workbench or make it yourself, but at the same time observing following rules:
- it should be compact, not clutter up the space;
- universal in operation;
- reliable and stable, quite heavy;
- have a functionally mastered space under the table top;
- match the height of the owner (the level of the working surface in the middle of the palms);
- not have contact with the wall storage system above the table (to avoid transmission of vibration when working on a workbench);
- the case of a workbench made of wood requires fire impregnation;
- the wooden tabletop is reinforced with a metal sheet (S = 5mm);
- a metal workbench is made from pipes or a corner;
- a large number of drilled holes on the legs will allow you to diversify the system of shelves and drawers under the tabletop;
- the surface of the table is zoned by placing a vise, emery or a drilling machine in the working area;
- edges along the edge protect against falling tools or small parts;
- the depth of the table is not made more than 70 cm, so as not to create an effort when stretching a hand to the far edge;
- sockets are installed in close proximity, with neat wiring that should not hang under your feet;
- in the workplace at the workbench create sufficient artificial lighting, although natural in the garage is preferable.
Important: When designing a garage, a place for a workbench is chosen so that it can be worked on regardless of the presence of a car.
With occasional use of the workbench for minor car repair work, it is enough purchased in a retail chain:
- mobile workbench with folding table top;
- single portable desktop;
- mobile workbench on wheels;
- folding wall workbench.
Wide use of workbench for different purposes bad for car storage: abrasive dust, caustic dirt are deposited on the paintwork and in the cabin.
Requirements for shelving and shelves
If you are thinking what to do in the garage with your own hands, then this is of course shelving. They differ from shelves in their mobility. Their horizontal structures, supported by racks, move easily in space.
Shelves are individually attached to the wall and have a much lower load-bearing capacity.
Therefore, it is preferable for garages shelving capable of carrying a significant load, especially if the racks are fixed against the walls for reliability.
For the supporting frame of the rack use rolled metal(40x20mm) or bar(50x50mm), and shelves(stationary or removable) are made from OSB, plywood(12mm) or set of rails. Combined shelving designs are common, including elements plastic. Metal is treated with an anti-corrosion agent, and wood with an antiseptic. Channels are used to reinforce multi-section racks.
By appearance, this storage method is divided into:
- stationary rack (optimal for a garage);
- mobile structures for storage;
- hanging structures for storage made of galvanized metal;
- universal prefabricated (purchased) rack equipment.
Shelves in racks should not bend under the load that will be stored on them.
For all sorts of little things (drills, keys, screwdrivers, hand tools, etc.), a convenient storage method is open or closed (like a locker) stands above the workbench. Between the screws that are not fully screwed in, you can place in a different order with maximum density everything that requires always at hand.
From dust and fumes, such a stand can be closed by a single-leaf or double-leaf door, the inner side of which will also be a storage place.
main idea garage space optimization- one hundred percent use for storage of the entire space, all surfaces of the room, including the walls and ceiling of the garage.
Without what the garage cannot be convenient in self-service?
If practice and skills allow you to do without a constant visit to the service station, then the motorist needs viewing hole. It is laid in the process of creation project documentation. To implement the idea, it is important to know the depth of groundwater, and deal with its device in the process of building a garage.
The dimensions of the pit are determined depending on the size of the wheelbase of the car and the growth of the car owner. With a width of 80 cm, its depth will be equal to the growth of the owner + 20 cm. The length is determined based on from the length of the car+ 1 meter (for freedom of access). The viewing hole should be located right in the middle permanent car parking.
The floor and walls of the pit are laid out roll-bituminous sealant, bottom reinforce. The recess itself is concreted or lined with hardened bricks (in 1 brick or ½), while small niches for tools, install waterproof lamps and sockets for electrical equipment (the wires must be removed into the corrugated protection).
The edges of the pit turn over metal corner. In the absence of a pit machine cover shield knocked down from the boards.
Wiring in the inspection pit must be done in compliance with all norms and rules, preferably professional.
Another option how to equip a garage with your own hands- a photo: 
If you decide to place a vegetable store ...
The cellar, like the viewing hole, is laid at the very beginning of construction garage. Its device is possible if groundwater allows you to dig a hole up to 3 meters deep under the garage floor. At the same time, it is important:
- create a rainwater drainage system;
- install a drainage system around the perimeter of the building;
- waterproof walls;
- pour hot bitumen onto a crushed stone-sand pillow, lifting it along the wall by 1 meter;
- concrete floor;
- lay brick walls;
- treat the walls with sealant from the inside;
- bring ventilation (natural - from the supply and exhaust pipes, or forced);
- dry the cellar;
- insulate walls and ceilings;
- cover the subfloor with a monolithic slab with a hole for the manhole, which will become the floor in the garage;
- a sealed hatch is installed on the hole;
- make interior decoration;
- install a sliding or removable ladder.
Reference: The arrangement of the cellar in compliance with all the requirements for its functionality and safety is a costly business. It will pay off only if there is a real need to preserve the crop in large volumes.
Now you know how to equip a garage with your own hands. Depending on the goals set, the garage can be a vehicle storage, a convenient workplace for a craftsman and a vegetable store at the same time. The main thing is that it has order and your corner for every thing you need.
Competent arrangement of the garage inside with your own hands is a process that is carried out immediately after the construction of its walls and roof. At first glance, this is a fairly simple procedure that does not require a special approach. However, many motorists are lost when faced with the problem of how to equip the garage inside with their own hands. It is especially difficult for those who own a rather cramped room measuring 6 x 4 x 2.5 m. There is barely enough space for parking a car. And I want to place spare parts, tools and various household items in the garage, the need for which arises periodically. Let's dwell on the main ways to equip a garage so that it turns into a comfortable and multifunctional room where you can spend hours doing a wide variety of work.
Interior finishing options
Improvement of the garage must begin with its insulation and interior decoration. If this is not done, then dampness will be present in the room, fungus and mold will start.
Consider the methods and materials with which you can finish and insulate the garage with your own hands:
Floor. As a rule, a reinforced concrete slab is used as the basis. It is possible to isolate it from the dampness and cold of the earth with polystyrene foam or expanded clay of a large fraction. Do not forget about the external facing of concrete. The best option is the arrangement of a warm floor, on top of which porcelain stoneware or corrugated steel sheets are laid. A faster way to prepare the floor for use is to polish the concrete and treat it with special penetrating impregnations.
Walls. In order not to reduce the already small volume of the garage, thin finishing materials with low thermal conductivity should be used. Styrofoam covered with thick waterproof plywood is well suited for sheathing steel panels. Brick and aerated concrete walls are best covered with facade plaster. This material has decent strength and very low thermal conductivity due to the presence of special fillers and plasticizers in its composition.
Ceiling. When equipping a garage with your own hands, you should remember that this is a fire-hazardous room. When choosing a material for ceiling sheathing, you should focus on plasterboard. Above them, you can lay wiring and ventilation ducts. Drywall after installation on a steel frame is treated with a primer, puttied and covered with acrylic paint. Even easier and faster is to build a steel frame, put stone wool slabs into it and sheathe it with corrugated board.
After completing the finishing work, you can proceed to planning the interior decoration of the garage. In this building, its owner will spend many hours doing a variety of things. Therefore, equip the garage so that your stay in it is convenient and comfortable.
Planning of functional areas
Proper zoning in the garage is no less important than for any residential or office space. Its functionality will depend on how well the garage space is distributed. The optimal division of the area into zones will make it possible to place various cabinets, racks, shelves and equipment for the garage.
It is necessary to allocate zones with the following appointments:
car parking. It does not have to be in the geometric middle of the garage. The machine can be placed close to one wall or in a corner. A parking place should be chosen so that the nearest piece of furniture is at least 50 cm away. To avoid accidentally hitting a wall when parking, a durable wheel bumper is equipped.
passage place. It is equipped directly at the entrance. In this area, do not place large items that will interfere with the passage. The best option for arranging a walk-through zone is to install a small hallway that can be used to store outerwear, umbrellas, shoes, keys and documents.
Quick Access Zone. This is a place that is easy to reach without using a ladder and moving large items. It is advisable to equip it in the form of an open rack. On it are things that are used every day. It can be purchases from the store, groceries, towels and rags, dishes, necessary household chemicals.
Space for long and thin items in. In a small and narrow rack, you can put shovels, brooms, scythes and other property used to work inside and outside the garage. Another option for storage devices is the equipment of hangers above the entrance or against the far wall.
Warehouse for large items. It is equipped in one of the corners of the room. This includes things that are rarely used or in a certain season. It can be an artificial Christmas tree, camping equipment or folding furniture to accommodate guests.
Storage for fuel, oil and lubricants. A metal cabinet with sealed doors is best suited for this. A good option are old refrigerators.
There should be a workshop in the garage. Every person has a hobby. In addition, a large number of different devices may be needed to repair a car.
To combine the ability to perform diverse tasks, you need to install a wide workbench on which it will be convenient to work with any tools. So the master will be able to use the interior space for making crafts, souvenirs and auto parts.
Garage tools and equipment
In order to carry out the improvement of the garage, it is necessary to purchase various devices and fixtures. Subsequently, they will come in handy more than once for performing a wide variety of jobs.
The garage needs to be equipped with:
Standard set of tools. This set should include wrenches of all types and sizes, a vice and a jack. It is advisable to purchase all devices from a trusted manufacturer.
Workbench. You can make it yourself or buy a finished product of the right size. In order for the workbench to serve for a long time, it is advisable to upholster its countertop with sheet iron.
welding machine. It is better to have an electric unit of sufficient power. Such equipment is completely safe, it can be used to repair the garage, restore the gate and door, make cabinets and shelves.
air purifier. Such a device removes dust, the smallest particles of fuel and oil from the air. The cleaner is needed to ensure high-quality metal painting and create a comfortable microclimate in the room.
steel sink. Car maintenance involves removing many parts and cleaning them from oil, dirt and soot. It is advisable to install an exhaust hood above the tank in order to remove volatile compounds of petroleum products from the room. The sink must be equipped with a drain to collect dirty liquids.
Separately, it is worth dwelling on furniture. An equipped garage will only be considered as such if it has a sufficient amount of compact and functional furniture.
How to choose shelves and racks
The garage in most cases is a service station, warehouse and workshop at the same time. The abundance of various property requires quite a lot of storage space. And all this needs to be placed in a limited space. There are several options for arranging the room with furniture so that it does not interfere with free movement and the production of various works.
For arranging a garage, there are such solutions:
Closed ceiling cabinets. This technique allows you to maximize the use of space, which usually remains unclaimed. The lower part of the shelves can be used as a base for lamps, fixtures and LED strips. For ease of access, it is better to equip cabinets with sliding doors.
Open shelves on the walls. Such devices allow not only to place a lot of property on them, but also to quickly find what you need, since everything is in plain sight. It is advisable to use prefabricated models of shelves in order to be able to expand, reduce or dismantle them for cleaning and repair.
Wardrobes. This is a very comfortable furniture, which has proven itself when used in cramped conditions. Roller shutters are an alternative to roller doors. They allow you to access the entire cabinet space without taking up useful space.
A very useful device for the garage will be folding tables on casters. They will complement the workspace during repairs, serve as a gathering place for friends during the holidays.
Little design tricks
There are so many different things stored in the garage that motorists often forget where and what they have. In many cases, there is also a shortage of free space.
To expand the living space and avoid confusion, it is recommended to use the following techniques:
Label all shelves, doors and boxes. Do not write directly on furniture. It is better to stick adhesive tape or white masking tape on the products. The inscriptions must be done in black marker, in large block letters and without abbreviations. Such marking will greatly facilitate the search for the necessary property and streamline its storage.
Use magnetic stripes. This is an inexpensive but very useful tool. It is convenient to mount tools and parts containing iron on it. In the process of performing any work, tools, small parts, bolts and nuts are fixed on the magnetic strips. It is recommended to install magnetic strips above tables, workbenches and near the entrance.
Attach perforated panels to walls. With the help of these devices, you can maintain order in the workplace during repairs or creativity. It is convenient to fasten an awl and screwdrivers, bolts and self-tapping screws, hooks and scissors in the holes. Hangers and fasteners for lamps can be screwed into the holes.
Hang a few clear plastic containers above the workbench. It is convenient to store various repair tools in them or use them as containers for consumables.
Almost every family has a bicycle. With the storage of this vehicle, there are always certain problems. They can be easily solved by hanging the bike on a free section of the wall on hooks or hangers from the ceiling.
Garage ventilation and lighting
Quite often, motorists do not pay due attention to these issues. This is a big mistake.
High-quality ventilation allows you to rid the room of humidity, unpleasant odors and harmful fumes. There are options for supply and forced ventilation. In the first case, holes are made in the lower part of the gate and under the ceiling of the building. The openings are closed with a grating. The installation of an exhaust pipe 1-2 m high helps to increase the draft. The forced system involves the installation of a powerful exhaust fan on the ceiling or in the upper part of the wall.
As for lighting, it is necessary to install several light sources. Depending on the size of the building, 1-2 lamps with a power of at least 400 W each are fixed on the ceiling. It is advisable to equip every corner of the garage with lamps so as not to look for the right property in the dark. One lamp should be installed above the tables and the workbench. Be sure to make a transfer to highlight hard-to-reach areas.
Using these recommendations, you can equip any garage with your own hands, turning it into a convenient and comfortable room, adapted for activities of any level of complexity and just a pleasant stay.
The garage is not only a shelter for the car, but also acts as a second home for enthusiastic motorists. Therefore, when arranging a garage with your own hands, it is recommended to take into account the requirements that the maintenance of the car requires, and the personal wishes of the owner. Many argue that the garage should not be approached too seriously. However, in reality, negligence significantly reduces the useful life of vehicles, and it will be inconvenient to carry out repairs in such a garage.
Requirements for the arrangement of the garage
So, the device of a shelter for a car involves creating the least possible level of moisture and maintaining a sufficient temperature. The car should not freeze unnecessarily even in severe frosts. When arranging a garage, it is necessary to create comfortable conditions for the owner. Sufficient space must be provided for winter supplies and storage of spare parts. Access to them should remain as convenient and simple as possible. Be sure to provide for the possibility of prompt heating of the room and its protection from criminals.
Of course, this list of requirements is incomplete, it can be supplemented by the personal wishes of the owner. But the basic provisions cannot be neglected in any case. Additional features include the creation of a viewing hole under the machine and the installation of a workbench with tools.
Installation of shelving and shelves
Any shelter for a car, even with large sizes, requires additional storage space, so you just need to take this space from somewhere. To properly equip the garage with your own hands, it is worth applying the compaction technique. To do this, fill with cabinets and shelves all the space that does not interfere with free movement. Shelves can be hung over shelving, tables, workbenches and windows.
Remember that strong garage compaction is considered unacceptable, and a distance of about 1 meter from the car must be maintained on both sides. As a rule, the most distant wall from the gate acts as a working area. It is she who can be made completely consumables and working equipment, which adds convenience in repair and maintenance, because all the necessary things are at hand. The main workbench, compressor and charger are also installed here.
The more shelves, the better. A perfectly acceptable alternative to shelves is ordinary mounting hooks that are attached along the walls of the garage. A small tool cabinet will not hurt in the shelter for the car. In order not to litter the garage with scattered work clothes, it is worth providing hangers.
Do not forget that there is another zone in the garage, which is called "dead". This is the space above the car, which can also be equipped with shelving or hanging shelves. In this zone, you can keep a lot of things that you rarely get out: shovels, bars, corners, and even skis. The main thing is to make the hanging rack the right size so that it does not interfere with the free approach to the machine and the inspection.
Arrangement of a viewing hole
The question of the need for a viewing hole must be decided depending on the specific conditions. If you have the opportunity to use a public overpass, then it is not reasonable to acquire your own inspection ditch, especially since this structure often acts as a source of dampness.
However, if you decide to make a viewing hole, then remember that it is better to concrete the bottom and walls of the ditch with the addition of a waterproofing agent to the concrete, it is also worth strengthening the edges with a metal corner iron. At the same time, you will get convenient edge platforms, on which you will lay wooden boards or shields that will close the viewing hole during non-working hours and guarantee protection against accidental wheels falling into the ditch.
In the corner of the inspection hole, provide a drainage well of such a size that the bucket enters freely into it. A well is necessary for collecting and scooping up water that enters the ditch in different ways. Close the drainage well from above with a grate.
In the walls of the ditch, you can equip a niche for tools, it is also desirable to install lamps. Keep in mind that earthworks, including the digging of small ditches, are not allowed in the city without permission from the relevant organization. After all, it often happens that a gas pipeline, water supply or electric cable is laid nearby.
In the inspection hole, you can safely throw off the old wheels, which will help in the future to comfortably sit under the car during repairs. Here, place small equipment that will help repair the car for motorists who have certain skills.
Equipment in the garage
For regular replacement of tires and disks, carrying out simple manipulations under the hood, a standard set of keys and a jack will be quite enough. But for more complex services, for example, painting a car or body repair, you will need more serious equipment. The internal arrangement of the garage is precisely the installation of such equipment.
Workbench
First of all, you should make a workbench, the material for which is metal and wood. The best option is a two- or three-level workbench for arranging useful things. It is better to cover the table top of a wood workbench with a sheet of metal, so that any work could be carried out on it without the risk of damaging it.
Welding machine
For welding, of course, you can purchase a standard AC electrode assembly. But for body repair, it is hardly suitable. In a situation where you have to work with body metal that has a thickness of more than 0.8 millimeters, you will need a slightly different welding aroma that does not burn holes in the material. Apparatuses that carry out welding with a tungsten electrode, which is in a protective gas environment, or a carbon dioxide apparatus that welds metal with wire, are excellent.
Compressor
Without a compressor, it is impossible to prepare for painting and directly paint the car. In addition, the compress greatly simplifies and increases the quality of garage work. For example, with its help it is easier to clean the working tool or workbench from dust, blow the engine parts with compressed air or pump up the wheels. For an ordinary motorist, the most affordable are two types of compressors: piston and diaphragm.
Oil and water separator
An important equipment for a person who is going to carry out car repairs on his own is a water-oil separator. It is designed to filter compressed air, which is transmitted to the atomizer. This unit cleans the air from oil droplets, vapors, water and other small particles that are present in it. Depending on the purpose, oil and water separators differ from each other in the size of the filtered particles. The water-oil separator is an indispensable device when painting cars, as it ensures the supply of clean paint, which lies flat on the metal without “rash” and bubbles.
Washing
Naturally, you will not see a professional sink in the photo of the garage arrangement, but the simplest one is possible. In order to wash a car with high quality, you need to make a water pipe in the shelter, and create a so-called “sand trap” under the floor, which is connected to the sewer. Remember that if your plans include a washing device, then the garage needs a better ventilation system and secure wiring, and also requires electrical appliances.
Ventilation and lighting
A prerequisite for maintaining safety and comfort in the garage is the creation of a proper ventilation system that eliminates the accumulation of harmful and unpleasant odors, as well as reduces dust. The simplest ventilation can be done with the help of ventilation grilles, which are installed in the gate area on both sides. Install the gratings at a height of 200-300 millimeters.
You should also make ventilation holes in the far wall from the gate under the ceiling. If the ceiling height in the garage is less than 3 meters, it is recommended to install ventilation pipes at least 1 meter high. If possible, the lighting in the garage should be natural, so install a window on at least one wall. In the case of artificial lighting, make it multi-position: equip general lighting in the garage and local lighting in its working area.
Organization of order in the garage
In an attempt to fill the car shelter with a lot of things, car enthusiasts often forget about the comfort of being in it. It's not very pleasant to be in a garage, which looks like a dump. Therefore, it is necessary to create order here. To get started, install screens on the shelves with a working mess.
Despite the fact that the garage is a utility room, you should worry about the color composition. Of course, aggressive and bright colors will be inappropriate here, but light bedding will come in handy. There are many examples of arranging a garage in a similar vein, since this range visually expands the room and does not irritate a person.
As for the features of racks and tables - run them on legs with a minimum clearance of 150 millimeters from the floor, and make sure to make holes on the shelves for easy sweeping of debris and dust down. This "trick" provides good ventilation for wooden shelves, which reduces the risk of corrosion of things that are stored on them.
Choosing the type of flooring is the basis of cleanliness in the garage. It is believed that the floor in the shelter for the car should be distinguished by increased hardness. And to facilitate its cleaning, it is enough to make a slope to the gate so that you can water the floor with a hose, in which case the dirty water will simply drain into the street. For complete comfort around the perimeter of the garage, it is desirable to equip sewer grates and provide for drainage to the outside.
Thus, using our recommendations and tips for self-organization inside the garage, you can achieve order in the shelter for the car, significantly improve the storage conditions of your car and make repairs easier. In addition, the shelter will have a lot of shelves and an archival rack for storing tools, parts, fixtures, work clothes and other utensils that every motorist needs.
The garage is necessary for the storage of vehicles. But if it is properly equipped, it can also become a storage for tools and inventory, a pantry, a workshop. In this article, we will talk about how to arrange a garage so that it becomes a comfortable multifunctional space with a stylish masculine design.
The process of interior arrangement of the garage space should begin with the development of the layout of the garage. This is necessary in order to properly distribute the available space. First of all, of course, you need to mark the place for the car. Then the location of the racks for storing all the necessary automotive equipment is determined. The rest of the space can be filled as you wish.
At the same stage, it is worth deciding on the color of the finish. It is better to make the walls light so that the garage does not seem too cramped. In addition, light shades of the interior will smooth out the shortcomings of the technical room. Against the background of light surfaces, shelves with tools and spare parts will look less messy.
Finishing materials
After drawing up a simple project, you need to decide on the finishing materials for the walls, floor and ceiling. In this case, the technical characteristics of the various finishes are taken into account first of all. But aesthetics are also taken into account, since the design of the garage is not the least important in its arrangement.
The main requirements for materials for interior decoration of the garage:
- incombustibility;
- non-toxicity;
- resistance to mechanical stress;
- resistance to chemicals;
- pollution resistance;
- unpretentiousness in care.
Plaster
The most economical option for wall decoration is plastering. High-quality applied plaster will last for many years. The main advantage of this option is absolute fire safety. Of the minuses, one can note the duration of the plastering process and the need to involve qualified specialists in the process.
Dye
Walls to be painted need to be primed and puttied. The result should be a smooth surface with good adhesion. Often facade water-based paints are used for interior decoration of the garage. They are resistant to moisture and highly resistant to abrasion.
Acrylic paints are often used, which are suitable for working with any base. Such paint can cover a plastered wall, a wall made of bricks or, for example, concrete. This is the most economical paint option for garage walls.
Experts recommend painting brick walls with deep penetration facade paints. They evenly fill the pores of the ceramic wall and concrete joints. The result is a reliable protective and decorative coating.
If the wall is concrete, it is better to decorate it with acrylic paint based on organic resins. In this case, the room will not lose its ability to self-ventilate, and there will always be an optimal level of humidity in the garage.
Tile
Ceramic tiles are used for wall cladding in any premises with high humidity and temperature changes. This is a reliable and durable material, easy to clean and does not require complex maintenance. However, tiling is rarely used in garage decoration due to the rather high cost.
clapboard
The garage can be trimmed with wooden or plastic clapboard. Wooden is highly flammable, but despite this, many motorists choose just such a cladding option for their garages. Here, the aesthetic appeal of wood panels plays a huge role, which makes the technical room more comfortable for a long stay.
In addition to aesthetics, wooden lining is easy to use. You can easily hang a shelf or hanger on it. Therefore, the number of garages designed in this way does not decrease. It is good that at present the risk of ignition of wooden lining in the garage can (and should) be reduced with the help of special impregnations.
Plastic panels, despite the fact that they are mounted in the same way as wooden ones, represent a fundamentally different finishing option. Plastic is much less flammable. But he has another significant drawback - he is very fragile. In a garage with this finish, you can’t rely on wall-mounted equipment; all racks should only be floor-mounted. In addition, plastic lining is very easy to mechanically damage.
Siding
The siding is mounted on the crate, just like the lining. For interior decoration of the garage, plastic or metal siding is used. Metal is better in several respects - it is fireproof, immune to aggressive cleaning compounds, resistant to temperature extremes and quite durable.
The functions of finishing the garage inside are the design and protection of the walls. When choosing a material option for interior design, you need to remember that it must be durable, reliable and aesthetic.
Ceiling finish
The ceiling is often finished with the same material as the walls. It can be painted, covered with plaster, sheathed with siding or clapboard. And you can apply a different type of material and make a ceiling of plasterboard or profiled sheet.
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Flooring
The floor in the garage carries a huge load. In addition to the car itself, it must withstand heavy equipment. At the same time, during the repair work, the floor is subjected to serious mechanical stress. Therefore, very high demands are placed on the floor covering.
Concrete
The most widely used option is concrete pouring. High-strength concrete grades are used for concrete screed. Often the screed becomes the basis for laying one or another decorative material. But in a technical garage room, just a concrete floor looks quite logical.
Wood
Hardwood floors can be installed in the garage as a temporary, economical covering. The tree does not have a high resistance to abrasion, so it quickly loses its original characteristics. Wooden boards not only deform under the weight of the car and heavy equipment, but also absorb all kinds of automotive fluids, which are often spilled in the garage. But in a small garage that is not intended for repair work, a wooden floor can last for a long time - about 5 years.
self-leveling floor
A cement-based self-leveling floor has characteristics similar to those of a concrete screed. But bulk mixtures are more moisture resistant than concrete, and besides, they do not absorb dirt. They are generally very attractive in terms of their technical performance. As a minus, the high cost of such a coating option can be called. The self-leveling floor looks like wet concrete, and car owners who are annoyed by the glossy sheen of the floor cover it with additional decorative material.
Porcelain stoneware
The floor of the garage can be laid out with special technical ceramics with increased strength and anti-slip surface. This option is quite practical. At the same time, it provides an attractive design to the room, as it exists in various color options. But the ceramic coating can crack and split, and the seams between the tiles absorb fuels and lubricants.
The choice of flooring is carried out taking into account many factors, such as the size of the budget allocated for the arrangement of the garage, the amount of work that will be performed in the garage, the aesthetic preferences of the car owner, etc. Experts recommend using bulk materials, since they correspond to operational features more than others garage space.
On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer the service of project development and installation of garages and other turnkey small forms. You can directly communicate with representatives by visiting the exhibition of houses "Low-Rise Country".
Gates
Gates perform a special function in the garage. It is necessary to choose the best option for the gate, which will fully meet the technical and aesthetic requirements of the owner.
Swing
The simplest type of garage door. Swing canvases are made of durable metal and reinforced with a reliable frame. In one of the wings, a doorway is usually made so that you can enter or exit the garage without opening the gate completely.
Rollback
The retractable mechanism is very convenient. With it, the door leaf moves to the side along the fence or wall of the building adjacent to the garage. This option is usually used in the arrangement of garage buildings located at the entrance to the site.
lifting
They are single-leaf structures that rise up to the ceiling of the garage. A good option for small garage spaces. But the lifting line of such gates must be taken into account when considering the arrangement of the garage inside so that they do not touch the lamps or ceiling trim.
Sectional
They work on the principle of lifting, but when opened they are divided into sections and folded under the ceiling. They move along the guides with the help of a spring mechanism.
Roller shutters
A convenient and inexpensive version of the gate, which in the open position folds into a box above the opening. Roller blinds are installed in those garages that are located in a protected area, since this type of gate is easy to break into.
Ventilation
The garage must have a good ventilated system. Otherwise, unpleasant car odors will accumulate in it. The easiest and most rational way to arrange ventilation is to make two ventilation holes on both sides of the entrance gate at a low height, and two more on the opposite wall high under the ceiling.
Lighting
Artificial lighting should provide enough light for repair work. The working area of the room should be especially well lit. Modern design ideas for the garage suggest the presence of multi-level lighting, including overhead light, side light, and a set of portable lighting fixtures.
Storage system
In the garage, you need to store a lot of items with which car care is carried out. All this inventory should be arranged so that the room is kept in order, and that nothing threatens the safety of the car and people in the garage.
The best option for organizing the storage of garage accessories is the installation of special ready-made racks. Today you can buy racks of various sizes and configurations. The main thing is to first think over what kind of storage system should be in terms of size and number of shelves.
Instead of shelving, you can make a storage system from a set of shelves mounted on the wall. This option is only suitable for garages with reliable, durable walls with appropriate finishes. When installing shelves or racks, remember that there must be a distance of at least 1 meter from them to the car.
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Shelves and racks in the interior of the garage
You can supplement the storage system with perforated panels. Such garage equipment is wall-mounted shields with hooks and mounts for tools, work clothes, hoses, ropes and more. Mounted on a secure bracket, the panel is a great storage solution for tires, wheels and bikes.
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Perforated Garage Panel
viewing hole
The inspection hole does not have to be in the garage. If the car owner prefers to independently inspect and repair his car, he can use a flyover installed on the street for this. If it is decided to make a viewing hole, several important conditions must be taken into account:
- the floor and walls of the pit must be concreted;
- its edges need to be reinforced with metal corners;
- for a convenient location of tools, it is advisable to equip shelf niches in the walls of the pit;
- the walls of the pit should be insulated with expanded polystyrene plates;
- the pit must be covered with a lid, the upper edge of which should be flush with the floor;
- to collect water that has fallen into the pit, a drainage hole should be made in its corner, and covered with a grate;
- lamps must be installed in the pit.
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Options for inspection pits in garages
Conclusion
Like any technical room, the garage must be equipped in accordance with all norms and requirements. At the same time, it may well be interesting and attractive in design.
The garage should be not only a safe and reliable shelter for the car, but also a place where the car owner would be pleased to spend time and, most importantly, conveniently perform various kinds of work related to vehicle maintenance and more. The interior arrangement of the garage requires a responsible, competent and balanced approach. Therefore, before undertaking such work, be sure to read the proposed instructions.
Work on the internal arrangement of a private garage begins with a detailed plan. From the very beginning, you need to streamline the work, clearly breaking it down into successive stages. The plan will allow you to avoid a lot of inconvenience, imagine in advance how the garage will look after the completion of the internal arrangement and calculate the approximate cost of work.
If you wish, you can make a plan not on paper, but using special software for a computer. Modern applications provide ample opportunities for design and visualization. You can immediately see how the room will look after the completion of the finishing and arrangement work.
Drawings are drawn up in the following order:
- the outlines of the walls of the garage are drawn. Choose a convenient scale and mark the main overall dimensions of each wall;
- thought out interior layout. Mark the car parking space, various work areas, storage areas for various supplies, etc.;
- zoning of the internal space of the garage is carried out and a kind of design project is created. Think about the best places to install a workbench, shelving, sink and other necessary accessories, which will be discussed later.
When designing a garage, focus primarily on your needs. Do everything the way it is convenient for you. The main thing is that the result is a cozy and productive environment.
Pay special attention to colors. The garage does not have to be gray and nondescript. The best option is a light, cheerful color scheme using warm, unobtrusive undertones.
There are many design techniques that allow you to visually enlarge the space and hide various imperfections. Otherwise, focus on your individual preferences.
The choice of materials for interior decoration
First of all, the materials for the interior decoration of the garage should be practical. Color and price are secondary points. The finish should be beautiful, non-marking, easy to maintain and safe.
Among the main requirements for interior finishing materials for a garage, it should be noted:
- incombustibility. Choose materials that do not support combustion and do not emit toxic substances when heated;
- resistance to aggressive effects of various chemicals;
- resistance to all kinds of mechanical stress;
- unpretentiousness in care;
- resistance to various pollution.
When choosing between color and ease of use, focus on the second indicator. Wear resistance, long service life and, if possible, environmental safety - all this should be present in the characteristics of finishing materials.
In terms of colors, be guided by your taste, because you will have to work in this garage and you should be comfortable in it.
What equipment must be present in the garage?
If an elementary wheel replacement can be done with a jack and a set of simple tools, then for more serious work, the garage must be equipped with special equipment.
Thanks to this device, you can organize your workspace in the most convenient way. The workbench is more convenient and easiest to assemble from wood. It is recommended to lay and secure a sheet of metal on the working area to protect the tree from rapid damage.
If possible, assemble a two or even three-level workbench. Such an installation will allow you to place the maximum number of necessary things.
Car repair quite often requires the use of a welding machine. For a garage, it will be enough to buy a simple carbon dioxide model that works using wire. Also a good option is a unit with tungsten electrodes for operation in protective gas.
Water/oil separator
With this device, you can purify the air from a variety of inclusions in the form of water, oil and other elements. The water-oil separator provides invaluable assistance when painting a car. Thanks to this device, the most uniform distribution of the coloring composition will be ensured.
Of course, you cannot equip a full-fledged car wash in a private garage, but you can create basic amenities. It is enough just to bring a water pipe or at least a hose to the garage and organize the discharge of used water into the sewer.
Basic engineering systems
With the internal arrangement of the garage, special attention should be paid to engineering systems, such as drainage and moisture insulation. In the absence of the mentioned systems, the air in the garage will always have high humidity, which will not have the best effect on the condition of the car and, in general, everything that is in the room.
Work on the engineering arrangement of the garage begins with the installation of a drain. To do this, it is enough to fix the gutter in such a way that all kinds of moisture does not flow down the walls of the garage, but is discharged through the gutter.
Install air vents at the bottom of the garage door and at the bottom of the vent pipe. Install protective grilles on the ventilation openings. For a small garage, this will be enough. If your garage has a large area, consider installing special fans to ensure maximum air exchange efficiency.
Entrance arrangement
At this point, you need to focus on the level of the floor. If the floor is above ground level, make a concrete pavement. If the floor is below ground level, arrange a drainage system to remove moisture.
The most optimal and popular option for arranging the entrance is based on creating a floor with a slope of about 15-20 degrees. The resulting design will be convenient, safe, efficient and functional. You will be able to normally drive into the garage, and thanks to the slope, the risk of icing will be eliminated.
The most important work on the interior arrangement of the garage
For the full use of the garage, it must be equipped with a comfortable and well-finished viewing hole.
First stage. Insulate the viewing hole. Special efforts and accuracy are not required when finishing this object. It is enough to attach polystyrene foam to the walls of the pit using special glue.
Second phase. Install portable lamps for the most convenient work in the viewing hole.
Third stage. Make a ventilation hole at the bottom of the inspection hole.
Fourth stage. Install the cover according to the dimensions of the inspection hole. It is best to install the cover so that its top edge is flush with the floor surface.
If there is a cellar, pay attention to its arrangement.
First step. Make ventilation holes in the basement walls.
Second step. Treat cellar walls with lime.
Third step. Install a comfortable ladder with a slight slope to descend into the cellar.
Work on the internal arrangement of the garage involves the mandatory implementation of thermal insulation. Mineral wool or polystyrene is usually used for insulation.
First step. Fasten a frame of wooden bars to the insulated surfaces. Fasten the frame elements in increments of 1-1.5 cm less than the width of the insulation boards.
Second step. Cover the frame with a vapor barrier film and secure it with a construction stapler.
Third step. Lay the insulation in the space between the frame bars.
Fourth step. Cover the heat-insulating layer with plastic wrap and secure it with a construction stapler.
Fifth step. Sheathe the insulated surfaces with the chosen finishing material.
To finish the ceiling, it is most convenient to use lining or plastic panels. A more budget option is plastering. Walls can be plastered and painted, sheathed with siding, all kinds of wood paneling, drywall, etc.
The floor in the garage can simply be leveled with a concrete screed and treated with special protective impregnations. If you have the desire and available funds, you can lay ceramic tiles on the floor or even equip a modern self-leveling structure. At this point, focus on your own preferences.
After warming, proceed to work on the electrification of the garage. The main thing is to provide uniform lighting of sufficient power. Think about where the outlets should be. There must be at least two lamps in the garage: a general one and one above the workbench. It is also advisable to install a separate lamp where the hood of the car is usually located.
For convenient storage of a variety of accessories, install several or at least one cabinet in the garage. However, there is not always enough space and money to install a complete cabinet system. A more budgetary and ergonomic option for solving the problem of storing various accessories is to install functional racks and hanging shelves.
Any place is suitable for the installation of shelving and shelves. The most important thing is that the furniture does not interfere with your normal work in the garage and moving around the room. The only important requirement is that the distance between the car and the hinged shelf should be at least 90-100 cm.
In the end, it remains only to equip the garage with small pieces of furniture like chairs and a variety of accessories at your discretion.
Thus, the internal arrangement of the garage, although it is a fairly simple task, but its implementation must be approached with maximum responsibility and knowledge of the matter. Follow the recommendations received, and your garage will become the most convenient and beautiful.
Successful work!
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