Garage/basement storage

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The water leak means I’m probably going to have to replace all my basement storage. It’s not a huge problem tbh, as it was all a bit thrown together really.

I need storage for the usual tools and random shit. I don’t care what it looks like. Being on castors would be handy, but not essential.

Not measured yet, but probably about 2.5m wide, 1.7m high. I also need a desk type facility for working on; that can sit to one side.

What are people’s experiences with deeper units, say 60cm deep? Would seem to be an efficient use of space, but is it a pain in practice?

And specific recommendations? Ideally within 3 figures, but I’d like to do it properly.

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I hope you’re not turning the man-cave into a workshop :angry:

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No more than it was already

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Maybe steel racking then?

Dexion were always the go-to make when I used to specify that kind of thing.

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Some impressively industrial looks there :heart_eyes:

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It’s very good quality industrial racking. No frills, it just does the job it is designed to do.

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Yeah I think I might go for something like that. At the moment I reckon 600mm deep would make sense, but the height is an issue - the basement is less than 2m high.

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They’re easily cut down to size

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Another vote for Dexion if the stuff you’re storing is not seriously heavy. Unistrut otherwise.

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Or just browsing through all the options at Rapid Racking.

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This has been quite complicated to get right tbh. After much searching online I’ve gone for this:

It was the only thing I could find that was the exact right size: I need 600mm deep, and ideally 1200m wide. I also was somewhat excited to see next day delivery, although (1) they’re based in Ireland, so we’ll see about that, and (2) I’ve just realised that I’m out tomorrow!

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I use something very similar in my garage and it’s excellent.

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Use something similar in the brewhouse.

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Progress:

  • the old damaged storage, sofa and carpet have been removed.
  • the random shit has been moved and decimated, roughly, with a lot more still to go.
  • about 1/3 of the floor painted.
  • storage built.
  • random shit moved on to new storage, another decimation, still more to go.
  • the second third of the floor painted (one coat so far).
  • insurance agreed and some cash to come.
  • Turkish rug with the dry cleaners to get a wash, we’ll see how it goes.

Still to do:

  • clad stairs in wood and paint
  • add stud wall to stairs and paint
  • do lighting in stairs and work area
  • stair runner carpet
  • buy new rugs and storage for smaller stuff

In a way, having the leak has been a good thing, as the basement had become full of junk and wasn’t being used. Now it will be better than ever.

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Are you using proper floor paint?
I nearly passed out doing a floor in Crouch End even with all the windows open

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Yeah floor paint. It’s getting two coats even though it suggests three!

I only do an hour at a time because I’m a lazy cunt.

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Had enough of experts?

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He’s just a rebel.

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Where did you stash all your horn kit while doing this man-cave refurb?

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It might get a third in places that might be walked on, but most will be covered in rugs.

@jim they are still in place, that’s the third that hasn’t been painted! I’m not sure what to do about that really.