Hi - moved into a house and would like to convert the garage into a workable space, a design/photogrtaphic studio. I intend to keep garage doors attached so it's effectively a posh garage that can be comfortably worked in during the cold months.
I am debating whether to do any of the work myself or just throw some money at a builders; but to be honest I haven't a clue what fit's my needs the best and don't want to rely on builders telling me in case I end up with something that is overkill for my needs and budget. I have some coming to quote next week but would love to get some honest opinions from 'real' people first
Basically - I want the walls to be smooth and white, the same for the ceiling and the floor can be light grey epoxy. Assumedly the walls will need insulating as well. I have read about plastering, drylining, celotex, stud walls, timber frames, Gyplyner etc and I don't know what any of them are.
Do I need to worry about damp at all?
I will keep the garage doors but probably replace them for side hung doors so they won't have gaps like the current up and over style?
Size is roughly 5.1mx5.1m and 2.4m high.
Thanks for any help!
I am debating whether to do any of the work myself or just throw some money at a builders; but to be honest I haven't a clue what fit's my needs the best and don't want to rely on builders telling me in case I end up with something that is overkill for my needs and budget. I have some coming to quote next week but would love to get some honest opinions from 'real' people first
Basically - I want the walls to be smooth and white, the same for the ceiling and the floor can be light grey epoxy. Assumedly the walls will need insulating as well. I have read about plastering, drylining, celotex, stud walls, timber frames, Gyplyner etc and I don't know what any of them are.
Do I need to worry about damp at all?
I will keep the garage doors but probably replace them for side hung doors so they won't have gaps like the current up and over style?
Size is roughly 5.1mx5.1m and 2.4m high.
Thanks for any help!