How To Convert Your Garage Into a Workshop

Method Steps

1. Clear Garage of All Materials

   

   Clear Garage of all materials including any derbis and dirt.

2. Walls: Install Battens

   

   Fix a minimum of 25mm battens to the wall. We recommend screwing these vertically and spacing the battens at minimum centres of 400mm

3. Walls: Staple Insulation

   

   Staple the EcoQuilt Expert to the internal of the battens, creating an air cavity between the wall and insulation. We recommend stapling at intervals of 300mm of less and overlapping the insulation by 50mm.

4. Walls: Tape and Seal

   

   Tape and seal the EcoQuilt Expert using the ThermaSeal Foil Tape (provided in the Insulation Kit) along the perimeter, overlaps and along any cuttings/holes made in the product. This will ensure the Insulation will act as a high performing vapour control layer, eliminating the risk of condensation.

5. Walls: Install Second Battens

   

   Install secondary 25mm battens over the insulation. We recommend fixing these at minimum centres of 400mm and can be installed vertically or horizontally.

6. Walls: Install internal boarding

   

   Fix your chosen internal boarding to the secondary battens. We have used Plywood however Plasterboard or cladding can also be used. You will have created a cavity either side of the insulation, so the foils can perform and reflect properly.

7. Repeat Steps on the roof

   

   Staple the multifoil insulation directly to the underside of the roofs timber rafters or joists before taping and sealing using ThermaSeal Foil Tape. A secondary counter batten and internal boarding can then be applied, however the insulation can be left exposed if preferred.

8. Floor: Lay FloorFoam

   

   Lay the EcoTec FloorFoam directly onto the wooden or concrete floor and adhere into place using either a non-solvent adhesive, Double SIded Tape or Staple Gun. We recommend butt joining the insulation and not overlapping, as this will ensure the floor is level.

9. Floor: Taping and Sealing

   

   Tape and seal the EcoTec FloorFoam using ThermaSeal Foiil Tape. We recommend to tape along all butt joints, perimeter and along any pipework or cuttings to create a complete seal. This will ensure the product acts as a damp proof membrane, eliminating the risk of condensation forming.

10. Floor: Laying flooring

    

    Finally you can now lay your internal garage flooring. As this garage is being converted into a workshop we have used rubber floor tiles, which are very easy to install.