My garage panic level has been reduced a few notches since last week! Hallelujah! We kicked some serious garage butt in the last 7 days. If you haven’t seen weeks 1 and 2, make sure you catch up before reading!
It’s possible that the butt-kicking was panic induced. As we tried to schedule out everything that needed to be done, reality set in that I am going to be in SLC for five days including a precious weekend when we normally get so much done. THEN after I’m home for two days, hubby is off to NYC for four days so won’t be around to help. Yikes!
Can we pause together to mourn the fact that I realized I couldn’t go to NYC with him because there was NO WAY the garage would get done if I went? I’m tragically sad about this. I haven’t been in YEARS and have been dying to go back. I might have even encouraged him to pick this conference so I could tag along. Stupid adult responsibility told me I needed to stay home this time.
Okay, pity party over…because how could I stay tragically sad when the garage is going to be AMAZING?
We actually started and ended the week working on the masterpiece that is the copper floor. As with most things in life, it was the scariest, hardest, and most rewarding. Rust-Oleum provided the RockSolid Metallic System in Copper Pot after I talked to them about my ORC plans. Obviously I wanted it to look amazing for us and for all of you, but I also wanted to do a great job for them. Because you know they make my favorite gold paint. And it’s got to be a good idea to impress the maker of your fav gold, right?
Are you ready to see it???
It’s so shiny and reflective – I can see myself in it!
Crazy awesome right? In person, it is like a copper pool. It actually looks like you could dive in! The color variation gives it so much life and movement. And it feels as smooth as glass or granite. We have become total wierdos forcing neighbors to touch our garage floor because it’s fascinating. But they understand when they touch it.
I admit, there was a day that the prep work due to our uber-dirty floor made me question my plan. But holy cow, it was beyond worth it! You might freak out when you see the whole thing in the reveal. I’m going to be selfish and make you wait a couple weeks to see more. After the ORC, I’ll do a full tutorial on the process and share the little lessons we learned along the way.
In addition to the glorious copper floor, I assembled all three IKEA dressers we are using to build the work bench AND I got them spray painted (in Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover 2x Satin Midnight Blue). Woo hoo! I think I’m going to paint the inside of the drawers orange to add a little fun surprise and to tie in the orange IKEA Bygel containers I have for the pegboard.
Tired of the manual labor, I also went and did a little shopping! I’ve got bins galore, a fun arrow shelf, and a mirror. Because how could I not buy a mirror that came with a little industrial-garage flare?
OH, and Amazon came to the rescue with some garage-chic pulls for the workbench drawers! Can’t wait to get them installed! They are so beefy for $1.75 each. I added a convenient Amazon affiliate link below for all your hardware buying needs.
Whew, I think that’s it for this week! There is a lot of work and organizing to go, but at least today it feels possible again. Putting the workbench area together is the next big task. I don’t exactly know how much platform we will need to make the dresser height right, and I don’t exactly know how we are going to do the top, but I’m sure we’ll figure it out!
Now that you are up to date on my progress, check out the rest of the ORC linking participants over at Calling It Home! AND you can see the 20 official participants progress here.
PS: Running is hard. Even with sweet new Mizuno running shoes. Because learning to run deserves fashionable and functional new shoes, right?
Brit | House Updated says
I cannot get enough of those floors! I’d pet them any day. Actually, I’d be the neighbor inviting myself over to do just that. 🙂
Melissa George says
Ha! I’d be calling telling you to come over ASAP, you wouldn’t have to invite yourself.
Laura Irion // Avery Street Design says
Holy Cow!!! It is AMAZING!!!! I could not wait to see it and wow, wow, wow. That is the coolest thing ever. I’m sorry you had to give up NYC, but, copper floor! #priorities
Melissa George says
Yes, you nailed it with #priorities. I mean, how many sad tears could be shed into that copper pool before they turned themselves into happy tears. Like, 1 or 2?
Sarah says
Wow, that copper floor is amazing and so shiny! You really have been rolling up your sleeves. Keep up all the hard work, it’s paying off! I’m in the same boat with my husband gone this week and I’m off to a conference the next week, yes the last week or ORC. We can do this! Sarah, Sarah Sofia Prodcutions
Melissa George says
Oh YIKES, I don’t want to trade you weeks gone. Although it will be stressful, I am looking a little forward to the break. Plus one of my roommates is also doing the ORC (Angela from Blue i Style), so we can celebrate our progress so far in person! Best of luck to you in your last TWO weeks!
Delia @songthatdoesntend says
It looks awesome! Great progress.
Kim Macumber says
Love it Melissa!
Linda @ Calling it Home says
It looks exactly like a copper pool. You did a fantastic job. Sorry to hear about the NYC trip. Congratulations for starting to run. You are always so busy. Great job.
Melissa George says
Thanks Linda – it is wild how much it looks like a pool!
IrisNacole says
Nice floor! I’d be hesitant to ever drive on them, out of fear I’d mess them up! LOL! Love the cabinets, and can’t wait to see those pulls on them! 🙂
Melissa George says
Once you felt how solid they are, you’d probably hesitate less…but I say that as someone that hasn’t driven on them yet so we’ll see how I feel when that happens 🙂
Erin Meyer says
That is seriously crazy (in a very good way)! Wow! I have never seen anything like those copper floors… I kinda want to come over and feel them myself. Can’t wait to see the whole thing revealed in the end!
Melissa George says
Come on over – only $5 to feel the floors! 🙂
Krista says
Loving those floors!!!! Who knew garage floors could be so glam?!
XO,
Krista
Michaela @ The Lodge on Haydon says
It’s amazing!!! Can’t wait to see how it looks throughout the garage! Really beautiful job, but bummer about NY!
Melissa George says
Thanks Michaela, I’ll just have to get another trip to NY scheduled soon!
Sabrina @ Pink Little Notebook says
I can’t wait to see this!! The copper floor looks amazing! Way to go 🙂
Melissa George says
Thank you Sabrina!!!
tara // by design co. says
oh my goodness, how are you even going to bring yourself to drive on this?! It is absolutely stunning!! can’t wait for the full monty. good luck this next week!
Melissa George says
Thanks Tara, I thought I was going to be terrified to drive on it, but it cures SOLID, so I think I’m over the fear. Although maybe that’s because I have a few weeks of organizing to do before the cars come back in. That first time driving on it will be odd for sure!
Haley says
I love the depth of the finish on those floors! Would it work on wood because I’m eyeing the master bath vanity now.
Melissa George says
That is a fascinating question! There was a sentence in the directions about wood prep. I’ll ask Rust-Oleum if they know if anyone has tried it and let you know.
Kristi says
Oh my goodness!!! THAT FLOOR!!! Killer girl! And stick with the running … you’re going to love it!
Melissa George says
Thanks Kristi, I’m going to give it my all trying to love it! I’m determined to work myself up to being able to run a 5K without walking just to prove to myself I can do it. I’m an awful shallow breather, which is making it harder, but I’m not quitting!
Jennifer says
Oh my goodness, those floors are yummy. Is that weird to say about a garage floor?
Melissa George says
Not at all, especially when they are currently clean enough to eat off of 🙂
Anna says
This floor is crazy!!! Can’t wait when it’s all done:)
Melissa George says
You and me both!!!
amy says
Wow, if I wasn’t feeling unsucessful already, what a link to start with! Excellent work!
Melissa George says
Thanks Amy! Some weeks life happen and you don’t get anything done, and some weeks you make up for it. Can’t wait to see what happens in your boy’s room next week!
Traci Hutton says
Very cool concept! Looking forward to seeing the finished product!
Sylvie @ Elwood Flair says
I am wordless! It will the most glam garage ever! Looking forward to week 6!
Melissa George says
Thanks so much Sylvie! It’s been so fun trying to balance making it a functional and not ridiculous garage while still bringing in some style!
Erin | Holtwood Hipster says
Totally blown away by this. Just waiting to read up on your tutorial and see the full reveal for this project. Well done already!
Melissa George says
Thank you Erin!