Sub-Level 2 progress report 8

My desks are done! At least for now. One of my hold-ups was that I couldn't find the trim I wanted for the edges of the desk. I really wanted that 50's chrome look, but that stuff is hard to find. I ended up making my own out of the trim used to hold down carpet. It is actually one 1 1/5 strip with a 2 inch strip overlapping it. It took a lot of work, but I was really happy with the way it turned out. Once I had the trim in place I put 2-3 coats of clear epoxy on the top. Very glossy and juicy. It brought back that shiny bowling alley look. Once the fumes were gone and the epoxy cured I was able to move in my computers. Ahhhh. That feels better. I still have one more desktop to put in, but it needs cabinets under it first and I still need to build some closet doors. It's a never ending process.

Sub-Level 2 progress report 7

Freelance has been keeping me very busy lately, so the SL2 remodel was put on hold for a while. I was able to make a little progress though. I finally got the tables installed. I think they look cool. They still need trim on the edges (I'm thinking that old 50's style chrome) and a few coats of polyurethane. I am mostly moved into the studio and I have been painting down there for a couple of weeks, but I still have my computers in the old space. My lovely wife bought me that cool new rug today. Whatta gal!

Sub-Level 2 progress report 6

Getting closer. I finished putting in the shelving last night. They are supported by cables attached to the ceiling. They turned out better than I thought they would. We also started moving in a little bit. The room needed a bright red couch, so I had to get one. The clock has been in our living room for years, but it finally found it's proper home in the studio. The desks are the last major thing left to do.

Sub-Level 2 progress report 5

With good help my wife and I were able to get the painting done. As you can see, my son gave us a helping hand, which he promptly painted. Anyway, the walls turned out really nice. I'm really happy with the results. Shelves and desks are next. Later.

Sub-Level 2 progress report 4

So, I bought some old bowling lanes to make my desks out of. I was planning on using a solid surface material for my countertops, but a friend of mine told me about an old bowling alley that went out of business and talked me into getting these. With a little work they could be pretty cool. I'll keep you posted.

SL2- Progress Report 3

We did the floors this weekend. Concrete stain with an epoxy sealer. Sub-level 2 is one step closer to finished. Next step: baseboards.

SL2- Progress Report 2

We have painted sub-level 2. The walls are primed and the ceilings are finished. We also have light switches and plugs that work now and I installed the in-ceiling speakers. Next step: floors. I'll keep you posted.

Sub-Level 2 progress report

I have been remodeling our basement (sub-level 2) to be my new studio. Sub-level 1 (my current studio) is just too small. I ripped out all of the flashy 70's paneling and hip red carpet out of SL2 over a year ago -- maybe even longer and framed it all in. Then I ran into two problems: time and money. I never seemed to pocess both of them at the same time. Progress of SL2 kinda died. During the past holidays the remodeling gods smiled upon us. Time and money collided and work started again. I was able to get all of the electrical work finished and the drywall hung. Now I'm waiting to get the walls textured. I'm hoping to get everything painted, or at least primed by the end of this week. Then I'll do the floors. It may take longer than I want because the deadlines are back and the "time" part of the equation is gone again (so is the "money"). My wife might end up doing all of the work herself. I think it is because she wants me out of SL1 so she can make it her new sewing room. I'll keep you posted.

The first photo is SL2 during framing.

Second is from last week.

Third is what it might look like if I ever get it done.

And the other angle