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The project:
This garage was basically wasted space, so we decided to turn it into something we'd actually use every day. We wanted a place to train at home that felt motivating, looked great, and made it easier to stay consistent with our health and fitness. Instead of paying for a gym membership, we invested in creating a space that works for us long term. It's a project we're really proud of, and hopefully it inspires others to make the most of the space they already have.
- Materials:
15mm commercial rubber gym flooring tiles (1m x 1m)
Rubber edging/transition ramps
25 x 12mm aluminium trims to secure the flooring edges
Interior wall and ceiling paint
Paint primer
Painter's tape
Gap filler
Sandpaper
Rollers, brushes and paint trays
Measuring tape
Chalk line
Straight edge
Utility knife with plenty of spare blades for cutting the rubber flooring
- Tools:
Makita M Class wet and dry vacuum
Utility knife with spare blades
Metal straight edge
Tape measure
Chalk line
Rubber mallet
Paint scraper
Paint rollers and brushes
Paint tray
Sandpaper
Painter's tape
Caulking gun
- Step 1:
Repaired and rendered the damaged walls to create a smooth, solid surface.
- Step 2:
Sanded, cleaned and prepared every wall before applying primer and two coats of paint.
- Step 3:
Measured the garage carefully and planned the floor layout to minimise difficult cuts.
- Step 4:
Cleaned and prepared the concrete slab, then marked reference lines for a straight installation see video on allthingsexterior youtube.
- Step 5:
Laid the commercial rubber gym flooring, trimming each tile to fit neatly around walls, doors and corners.
