How to remove garage carpet and install self-adhesive vinyl flooring?

[AnirbanM]

We would like to convert our garage into a living room by replacing the existing garage carpet with self-adhesive vinyl flooring, adding some extra ceiling lights and curtains/partition wall to hide the laundry area. Is it possible to do that by our own, any suggestions are highly appreciated.

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @AnirbanM. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about turning a garage into a room.

Anything is possible, depending on your skill level and determination to complete the project. Heck, you could build a whole house, given time and an ability to learn new skills. 

Pulling the carpet up and sticking down vinyl tiles takes no great amount of skill, so I think you'll be fine there. I would encourage you to consider Hybrid Vinyl Planks instead of the self-adhesive options, as they're a much higher quality of flooring. 

Installing new curtains is also a D.I.Y.-friendly project, and we're here to assist with that. However, the ceiling lights will need to be left to the professionals. Creating a partition wall might be the only part of the project where a decent amount of skill is involved. Take a look at this step-by-step guide and see if that's something you could handle: How to build a stud wall.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[Jason]

Hi @AnirbanM,

Let me also extend a very warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. 

I thought you might get some inspiration by seeing what Workshop member @richmac achieved with their garage conversion into two bedrooms. They shared a very comprehensive account of their efforts. At the bottom of the project you'll also find links to other garage conversion projects shared by members.

Hope that helps.

Jason