The 70's MANCAVE

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited August 2008 in The Clubhouse
Oh yeah. My recent acquisition of some vintage pieces has got me motivated to finally build my 70's mancave. I'm taking "before" and "after" photos, but this project will take about 6 weeks to complete. Here's some of what is gonna happen:

-Brick red paint on walls, purple trim
-Epoxy cemement paint on garage floor, with flecks (undecided on color)
-Bean bag chairs
-Futon (already have)
-Building some whacky 70's end tables
-Building a 70's "bar" still designing this
-Vintage stereo system, complete with brick rack; awesome milk crate spkr stands
-Posters--I have a bunch already--Zep, Aerosmith, Cream, Frampton, Pink Floyd, etc, etc. I also be doing some 70's movie posters--Jaws, Exorcist, Godfather--that kinda stuff
-lava lamps---YEAH baby got them already
-colored spinning light--got that too-Spencer's pulls through on that buy
-crazy **** color thro rugs EVERYWHERE
-the must have "cable reel" table--GOT IT, Just need sanding/polyeurathane
-cheesey 70's kitchen chairs to go around the cable reel table
- shelving around the ceiling for various 70's memorabilia

...and many more smaller ideas once I get all the furniture in place. Check this out, I was looking for a fake marijuana plant---GOOD NIGHT, $149 for a 3ft tall fake pot plant---I emailed them and asked if it was real pot??

Stay tuned...I've got some questions too :cool:
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2008
    OK...question: Who has used cement epoxy paint on their garage/basement and can point me to a good solid brand name? Any tips are also greatly appreciated...
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  • demaples
    demaples Posts: 266
    edited August 2008
    I used Rustoleum from Lowes. It was quite easy, durable and looks great. I can post some pics later from home if you like.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2008
    Sure, if it's not a hassle
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited August 2008
    Sounds like a fun project. Take lots of pics.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited August 2008
    demaples wrote: »
    I used Rustoleum from Lowes. It was quite easy, durable and looks great. I can post some pics later from home if you like.
    Den

    Yeah, I used the Rustoleum deal too. It was a cinch, looks good and is very durable. Stands up to the 6 pound sledge test well.

    I've also used an epoxy based one from Griot's Garage. It was at a buddy's house. It was expensive stuff but that stuff looks great and NOTHING sticks to it.

    There was also a kit from Eastwood I think it was and that is very similar to the Griot's Garage stuff and cheaper.

    But honestly, for ease of use and access, I'd go with the Rustoleum. I was very impressed with that and everything you need to put it down can be found at Lowes.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited August 2008
    If I'm ever in your area, I'd love to stop by to listen to some tunes in your 70's mancave and maybe get stone to the bejesus.

    Nice sounding project (that's a pun).
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2008
    We use an epoxy type floor covering in commercial enviroment. That stuff looks great and the flecks of colors are available in many combonations. Tough stuff too.

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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited August 2008
    Don't forget some orange or brown shag carpet. Check out this link:

    http://www.retro-housewife.com/1970-home-decor.html
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited August 2008
    I've seen a lot of 70's style rooms on HGTV which they remodeled. Might be a good place to pick up some tips. Gotta have a big yellow smiley face wall hanging fabric of some sort. Maybe an avacado color beer refrigerator.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2008
    Thnaks for the tips fellers--Max, I hear ya on the avacado green fridge--I'm searching.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited August 2008
    Those avocado green fridges' are the best ones... My father still uses one that he bought at a garage sale back in the 70's for $50. Still running strong, makes a great basement fridge.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited August 2008
    Those posters BETTER be of the black light kind, or your a HACK!:p
    AND, don't forget the REALLY ugly faux wood paneling!
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited August 2008
    Egg chairs and couch!!! It's a must have for a good 70's room. They can get rather expensive, but I'll be picking a set up........someday.

    Link here: http://www.inmod.com/eggchairs.html
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2008
    obieone wrote: »
    Those posters BETTER be of the black light kind, or your a HACK!:p
    AND, don't forget the REALLY ugly faux wood paneling!

    I did consider paneling, but I gotta sell this place one day...LOL :D
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    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2008
    jflail2 wrote: »
    Egg chairs and couch!!! It's a must have for a good 70's room. They can get rather expensive, but I'll be picking a set up........someday.

    Link here: http://www.inmod.com/eggchairs.html

    OUCH--not at those prices bubba. I've got a futon and 2 bean bag chairs. Bev's gonna make me some crazy pillows for the futon, and a new cover.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited August 2008
    Steve, if you want to find ugly stuff, just google '70's funiture', you'll get a couple of hits.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2008
    I don't want it to look too nice. You gotta think teenage kid, working with what he can find in the basement---that's a 70's room--I know, I was there. LOL It's gotta look real.
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited August 2008
    steveinaz wrote: »
    OUCH--not at those prices bubba. I've got a futon and 2 bean bag chairs. Bev's gonna make me some crazy pillows for the futon, and a new cover.

    Damn. One of these days I'd like to at least know someone who had a set. I think you can find them cheaper elsewhere, but the impression I got was that inmod made the "best".

    All I can think of is the wife in A Clockwork Orange reading in one of those. Very 70's, but I hear the price constraint too.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited August 2008
    obieone wrote: »
    AND, don't forget the REALLY ugly faux wood paneling!

    ...covered with some faded "forest view" wallpaper. Saweeeet!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2008
    jflail2 wrote: »
    Damn. One of these days I'd like to at least know someone who had a set. I think you can find them cheaper elsewhere, but the impression I got was that inmod made the "best".

    All I can think of is the wife in A Clockwork Orange reading in one of those. Very 70's, but I hear the price constraint too.

    I have a Clockwork Orange poster coming...oh yeah, it's like that. :D
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    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2008
    zombie boy 2000 wrote: »
    ...covered with some faded "forest view" wallpaper. Saweeeet!

    I think I may do the partial-way up paneling on the stereo wall---hmmm....

    I'll need to put some dart-board holes in it though...LOL
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2008
    Oh my god, I can't wait for pictures of this. IT sounds like you've put some serious thought into this. Have fun!
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,092
    edited August 2008
    Let's not forget the good 'ole bean bags. Man were they comfy. Carry on. :D
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2008
    Just ordered my pot leaf ashtrays, incense burner, and few more posters from Spencer.

    Muhahahahaha.......

    Ok guy's, don't get too excited---it's simply a garage conversion kind of thing, no major over-haul or anything. I think it will speak to the 70's.

    FWIW, Target is another EXCELLENT source for 70's retro stuff.
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,623
    edited August 2008
    You need wall to wall shag carpeting!
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,623
    edited August 2008
    And a bong!
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,623
    edited August 2008
    And a Betamax running....
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited August 2008
    You're describing my first apartment.

    One idea....Lose the futon and get yourself an honest to goodness beanbag couch. The ones made out of stained 4x4's and crushed velvet branbags.
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited August 2008
    Here's some lamps

    http://cgi.ebay.com/FANTASTIC-60s-70s-HANGING-ORB-LIGHTS-VINTAGE-RETRO_W0QQitemZ110277494494QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110277494494&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177#ebayphotohosting
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited August 2008
    schwarcw wrote: »
    Don't forget some orange or brown shag carpet. Check out this link:

    http://www.retro-housewife.com/1970-home-decor.html

    I was thinking more of green shag with yellow flecks through it.
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