GARAGE CONVERSION DIY!! - HOW TO CONVERT YOUR GARAGE INTO A ROOM / STUDIO - START TO FINISH
Welcome to my time-lapse video, here I am converting our garage into an office space and photography studio. I am not a trained tradesman, just enjoy DIY and love achieving things when I put my mind to it. Hope you enjoy. Any questions please feel free to comment and I will respond asap. Thanks for stopping by, happy building!
In this video you will see the full process: Building stud walls, insulating, fixing plasterboard, skirting, painting and laying laminate flooring.
The electrics, skimming and roller shutter door were all completed by trained professionals
Hope you enjoy, comments welcome and I will respond to as many as I can. Thanks for watching.
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Tools used to name a few
Makita Combi Hammer Drill
Makita SDS Drill
Parkside Chopsaw
Bosch Circle Saw
Makita Jigsaw
Brilliant conversion of garage to the office room.
Thank you
Excellent result. Well done.
Thanks!
Well done Quick easy and no plumbing so its so much easier! In CA we convert garages into ADUs which must have a kitchen and bathroom!
Thanks Joseph! Yes wasn't too bad. Electrics was the crucial bit, fortunately no plumbing needed.
Fantastic video! 🙌🏼
Thank you!
Good job. Well done.
Thanks a lot Graeme!
This is great!
Thanks a lot!
Enjoyed watching this bro I wish I was handy and would love to learn. I have a garage that would love to turn into apartment for rent someday. What a great job! Got yourself a new subscriber
Hi Raul, thanks alot!
Excellent video and the final conversion looks great. I wondered what type of external grey cladding you used and where you sourced it from? Thanks
Thanks Jay. The cladding is a UPVC Anthracite Grey grained shiplap. Purchased from directplastics.com I also bought the fixing pins and white starter trim from here.
@@adsamateurdiy5963 Many thanks for the prompt and helpful reply. All the best.
To adorable
Thanks
Hi just wondering what cladding you iced under and around your window. I'm embarking on garage conversion and like the look of the cladding x
Hi, sorry what do you mean “iced?”
My apologies it was meant to say used not Iced x
@loxleybarbers4637 oh ok. I can’t remember the actually spec but the colour is anthracite upvc cladding
Excellent 👍 may I ask what do you use for sealing up the gap between the new outside wall and the ground? At 7:16. Also, what kind of wood floor did you choose? How did you deal with uneven ground evel? ( If you have the any) Thank you really appreciated 🙏
Hi Samuel, thank you for your comment! At 7.16 its just an all weather clear sealant, you can buy from Screwfix or most home depot stores. The flooring was bought from B&Q, its called good home laminate flooring, all sorts of colours available. I think this is dark oak. The floor surface was quite even so I just laid a underlay down. I know you can get self leveling mixes to deal with issues though. Hope this helps! Thanks
@@adsamateurdiy5963 thank you so much 🙏
Great video, I’m planning something similar. I noticed you didn’t use insulation on the floor. Is it cold in winter?
Hi Ed. Thank you. In all honestly yes it is quite cold. The front wall, loft and walls were all insulated but the floor would’ve helped. We were on a budget and short for time. It’s not too bad though. Have an oil fired radiator in there. 👍🏻
Great video. What did you use for a window board? I've been told I shouldn't use any timber just PVC window boards, but I can see that you don't have a PVC but two pieces that fit for the purpose.Thank you in advance
Hi thank you! Glad you like the video. Which board’s are you referring to? The side edges are pine board as is the window sill. The base of the window is upvc which came with the window itself. Hope this helps! All the best
This is brilliant! Well done! Can I ask what insulation you used and where you sourced it please? Thank a million
Hi Michael. Thanks. It was just an unbranded 200mm loft insulation. Roughly £20 for 5-6meter squared. Bought from a local supply store here in Cornwall, place called Trago. Hope this helps.
@@adsamateurdiy5963 thanks again!
@@adsamateurdiy5963 Trago Mills!!!! Cannot believe that place is still going!! The shop that literally sells EVERYTHING!!! 🤣
😂 it’s not a professional builders merchants, but it’s handy for some things nowadays!
Good job👍 . Dismount the garage door required for approval from the council ?🙏
Thanks! No I didn’t get any approval. It’s not a living space e.g sleeping etc so no approval needed from my understanding
Excellent video, how long did the whole project took you?
Thank You! Most of the work was completed on my own so the time frame was spread over weekends / over a few months.
@Ads Amateur DIY great job buddy!
Working on my own garage
Kooool
Great video, super professional and inspiring! If you don't mind me asking, how much did materials cost and how long did it take you?
Hi Rebecca, thanks for your Feedback. Most of the work was completed on my own so the time frame was spread over weekends / over a few months. The overall cost was just under 5k, including electrics, plastering and security door.
Sorry got to ask you didn't use a vapour barrier between boards and infill was you advised this way as I'm just starting 😊
Hi Steve. I started to but it was a bit of pain to install. I only used a vapour barrier on the front end and floor. To be honest it’s was a really dry garage and haven’t had any issues since. However, if you can you probably should to be safe
Thank you for reply injoy your space 😊
Thanks, good luck with your project!
Did you seal that window behind the wall??
All sealed all around
Don't you need a vapour barrier to stop mould? How are you ventilating the space?
Hi, thanks for your comment. When sourcing info before the conversion, vapour barriers on the walls seemed to be a grey area. It's only used as an office and not a "living space" so decided not to on the walls but did underneath the flooring. Our garage was always bone dry beforehand etc. I've put in an air vent for circulation in the front end. Thanks.
@@adsamateurdiy5963 thanks alot that's helpful and something to consider
@@MatMo. You're welcome. Find some more info online before making a decision regarding your project, building regulations etc. All the best.
Only if you want to live in it. But I would recommend it,as it's not expensive. Check with your local planning officer,they are a good source of FREE information.
Brother can I ask you a doubt will you please give me an answer as I said my builder messed up the work a wall I don’t know what they done but one wall is really messed up I can see the joints of plaster boards I think they might be missed the skimming and painted the wall directly can I do the skimming on top of painted wall or I have to remove all the painting before skimming please give me an answer can I do the skimming on my own or need a professional to do it Or if anything I can do to cover the mess please give me an answer My house is a mess now I have to pay and get rid of him soon now please answer me
I'm not overly sure. I think you can skim over paint as long as its in good condition and clean etc for the plaster to stick. I would seek professional advice though. Surely if the original plasterer messed it up they should come rectify it? Alternatively you may be able to use tape and filler to cover the joints which would be an easier / less costly option.
I have seen folks use fiberglass tape for smaller projects. It's grided and makes it easier for the plaster to stick and fill in the holes.
Good work we spent big money and the builder done a mess and work is only half way from last 3 months giving me lot of stress
Oh dear, sorry to hear that. Hopefully it gets sorted soon. Or have a go yourself?
No dear not good enough it includes all electric and plumbing work
I want to convert my patio into a room like that...............
Kool. Do it! Good Luck!
What size garage is this?
Hi, 18ft x 8.5ft
What was the size of wood used?
Hi Daniel, 38x63mm studwork timber, bought in 2.4m lengths. Treated on the outside and untreated on the inside to save on cost.
@@adsamateurdiy5963 excellent thank you very much.
Do you need city permits to eliminate the garage in New Jersey ?
@@perlavargastiburcio4459 Hi, thanks for your comment. I'm sorry but I'm not sure regarding the permits in New Jersey. I live in the UK.
No damproofing?
No, could’ve spent money and did that but the garage really was dry as bone. Had the conversion for nearly two years now and it’s absolutely fine
why you did not leave the back window ??
Weirdly it looks out into the neighbours garden and not mine. Think the builders messed up when they built our estate
@@adsamateurdiy5963 Anyway the room looked great in the end
Thank you!
Lots of mistakes starting with the walls he must realize it by now
Thanks for the comment. Walls are perfect right now, no issues and a pleasure to be in the room. Out of interest, what mistakes?
Are you converting a garage or building a prison cell why would you close off the one window?
The window at the back / back of the garage is the neighbours garden. Dont know what they we’re thinking when it was built. Plus that back wall is now a photography studio.
Your floor will rot pretty quickly…as will the plate and bottom of the studs
Thanks
Good vid but why that horrible music.
Thanks! Sorry the music wasn’t to your taste 😂 it’s just fills out the video.
Did you seal that window behind the wall??
Hi. Yes sealed all around
@@adsamateurdiy5963 may I ask, was there a reason? I would have wanted as much window as possible lol
The back window? Strangely it looks directly into the neighbours garden. Plus the the rear wall is the backdrop for our photography studio.