Finishing the Shop Walls using ONLY Salvaged Materials ~ Part 10 ~ Rebuilding of "The Salvage Cave"

HAVE you SEEN this whole series?
Link to the PLAYLIST so you can watch ALL of the videos on The Salvage Cave Rebuild:
• RESTORING an OLD Shop ...
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Now that the MAJOR remodeling is FINALLY done, it's time to turn my attention to making this shop FIT Salvage Workshop!
We are going to create one of the most unique shop work spaces you'll ever see, and the transformation from white walls to rustic is INCREDIBLE!
Just about ALL the materials used throughout the decorations / wall coverings here at at the cave were SALVAGED and repurposed!
I wanted to create a space that fit the channel and an amazing place to work and create content for you moving forward! I think we achieved that goal, but I'd love to know what you think!
As always, I hope you enjoy the video, and I look forward to hearing from you in the comments!
Thanks for Watching!
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0:00 - Preparing for the Pallet Wall at the Cave
1:49 - Painting the Electrical boxes in Hammered Cooper
2:32 - Cutting apart Pallets
3:29 - Installing Tar Paper on the Walls
5:30 - Installing Maroon Sheet metal along the Bottom of the Wall
6:21 - Installing the Pallet Wall
11:59 - Peeling Plastic from the Maroon Sheet Metal
15:11 - Installing the Lower Wall Covering along the Bottom of the Back Wall
20:33 - Painting Concrete Screws
22:10 - Back to Installing the Metal Along the Back Wall
23:38 - Installing Tar Paper along the Back Wall
27:01 - Installing the Chair Rail Along the Back Wall
28:59 - Installing Rusty Metal & Pallet Wall Sections Along the Back Wall
40:36 - Creating the Broken Brick / Mortar effect with Pallet Boards
47:14 - Replacing the Outlets
51:05 - Installing the Lower Metal & Chair Rail Along the Side Wall
53:51 - Staining & Poly the Plywood that will Cover the Wall
54:46 - Covering the Far Wall in the Cave
57:04 - A Quick Update and Walk Around to Show Where we're at!
1:00:54 - Removing Tension from the Garage Door Springs
1:03:22 - Installing Rusty Metal Above the Garage Doors
1:05:16 - Installing Additional Metal Braces to Hold up the Mr. Cool Outdoor Unit
1:06:05 - Finishing the Step Near the Back Door
1:16:38 - Moving the Work Benches into Place
1:20:00 - Final Walk Around Throughout the Cave
1:24:00 - Thanks for Watching! Lot's MORE to Come!
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[@michaelalan1546]

Oh my goodness, the work that you’ve done since you bought the cave is nothing but exceptional work, I am completely blown away man. I agree with you. It really feels very comfortable to work in and it’s gonna make a really wonderful place for your future and upcoming projects that you do.

[@oddwad6290]

Nice jazz also

[@donaldgardner8128]

You think outside of the box with amazing results. Your vision "I want this place to feel like home" is exactly what you have done. The whole place from day one is an amazing accomplishment. We'll done.

[@kjstutzman7692]

Wow! That is definitely a really cool rustic interior! When you were in the beginning starting everything…. I said to myself that is going to look crappy! But MAN was I wrong! I think it is a fantastic look and I applaud you for being creative enough to do it!

[@BrownMatters]

I love it!!I'm a man that drives a 31 yr old truck and a 19 yr old truck.Most of my furnishings are recycled,I love stuff with history to it.U shop,ur channel speak VOLUMES on saving old things;old machines;keeping the past,if u will,current.I do not hate new,but it doesn't really do anything for me;creative recycling does.Great work on ur salvage workshop.

[@liamfoxy]

This is absolutely an amazing transformation! It went from 'knock it down and burn the scrap' to 'shop any man would give anything to have'

[@BrookZerihun]

Think you missed your calling as a decorator, amazing work as always

[@45Galoot]

Matt, I was an electrician in NYC for over 34 years. On your black outlets that you installed on the wall: you may want to wrap the screws with black insulating electrical tape to give yourself an extra level of protection against dead shorts, and ground fault conditions, especially the ones with the galvanized sheathing. Electric does not like stray metal. If the hot leg comes into contact with that you could have a problem. Take care and nice work.

[@chiplane3976]

Man! That's a GREAT transformation! I love the use of re-purposed materials and how you don't let perfection be the enemy of good enough. Any imperfections are just overwhelmed with the overall ambiance of the place. Great job dude - this is why we love watching your projects!!!

[@LFfire1597]

Salvage workshop sign would be cool if it lit up, led or even neon. It gets lost being wood against the wood wall. Shop looks great so unique and comfortable

[@user-py6yd8tw2l]

I think you are a true artist with what you have done to the cave . And all the salvaged materials you have used .

[@michelecrown2426]

Very unique and cool. The copper paint on the electric panels is perfect. Maybe some stone in the mountain, and possibly mold some Styrofoam and paint it.

[@1974UTuber]

Unnecessary? Definitely. Awesome, unique, inviting? ABSOLUTELY. I was on the fence through the video, but seeing the end product..... That's a workshop I want to be in.

[@andreacrashe9894]

*WOW, AWESOME, AMAZING you have completely changed it from a broken down workshop to a fully workable workshop. Plus what is even amazing is that you have upcycled 90% of what you have done after gathering it all for free, & I bet your wife is pleased it has finally left your property now as you now have a use for it all.*

[@TheHuizenre]

That's the manliest mancave I've ever seen in my life. I like the style, I love the design, I like the purpose of it all. But most of all I admire your dedicated perseverance and energy to achieve your goal. Great video as well!

[@ricklarouche4105]

Probably should have some box extenders, as your hot wire looks a little close to the metal sheeting! ⚡️😮. Repair Building is just what you needed..

[@2LateIWon]

I would have never thought blue but dang having those few pieces of blue scattered in there really made it pop for me. And love the transition from. Pallet wood to rusty sheeting

[@Dave-ty2qp]

I think you have accomplished the goal of matching the decorum with the equipment, and the show title. Brilliant! Thanks for sharing

[@brucenelson7451]

This is not a workshop but a work of art, great.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Bruce! I truly appreciate the compliment! I enjoy it as well!

[@darkfactory8082]

Matt, some things are cheap, some expensive, what you do for yourself is priceless. So, it was a lot of work but it made your place look sooo much better. I know how it is, when you work in a pleasure giving environment, sometimes it is easier to think and also it gives you inspiration. Cheers, keep up the good work!

[@nevillewomersley7841]

The ULTIMATE RUSTIC CAVE - an ideal location for the Salvage Workshop! Well done!!

[@robkarnosh117]

Love how you're living up to the "Salvage" in your namesake. The "Cave" looks freaking awesome and I can't wait to see what you rescue. As for your challenge? TBH, that's every day I go to work. (And, I guess, it's also why I do it.)

[@groovnreuben]

Love it! Use flat rock for the mountains? Slate or something flat you can layer!!

[@jjohnson2553]

If I'm not mistaken, that threshold that you put caulk under is supposed to be height adjustable with the 4 screws to raise or lower the threshold to get a good seal to the bottom of the door when it's closed. The caulk you put under it is going to lock it in place and defeat the purpose of it being adjustable. And you will likely get cold drafts under the door in the winter. That's a very creative resourceful design on your walls.

[@chacal5844]

Perfectly fitting the name "Salvage Workshop"

[@EdwardMurray06]

I’ve been prepping pallet wood for a pallet wall for months now over the winter in preparation to make accent walls in my home. You’ve given me a few more ideas! Thanks

[@chrisbartrum3201]

You are moving this channel to a different level mon amie. Fabulous result for the workshop and good to see the help, quite inspiring. Just do the mountain how you would like your mountain to look, is my advice.

[@eliminator1978]

During the wood crisis, when OSB was crazy high, I bought 3/4 cabinet grade plywood cheaper than the OSB was for my shop walls. It doesn’t matter where a stud is, you can hang just about anything off of the plywood. I like that you used 3/4 on the walls.

[@chuckmcatee9000]

I love it. Using all that salvaged material for wall covering pays real homage to the entire philosophy your have. But I admit, I'm looking forward to getting back onto projects, big and small. Seeing that old M-F backhoe sitting there along with the old No 6 has me wanting to see them getting the attention they deserve.

[@kensharpe8152]

I have always thought that rustic was another word for untidy and a way of doing things on the cheap without much thought. I would never entertain it, but you have made me look at it in a completely different way and what you have done with the shop is fantastic and a credit to you. well done on a great job and thank you for continuing to put up great videos.

[@kevinknight470]

Amazing transformation from before to after. Thin light weight metal or wood for a base, spray foam for texture to form ridges and valleys, paint with your choice of Earth tones. For lighting, soft Yellow or soft Reds, no white light. Great job Sir.😃

[@thomasjay975]

i think a giant scrap metal sign for your logo in the center of that board with some neon strips for backlighting would give it a realllly nice rustic accent. Use some rebar, and scrap metal, throw in some engine parts, broken tools, lay it out and weld it all together. I think it would look fantastic.

[@Flying0Dismount]

I would suggest going back and trimming a bit more of the tin around the electrical outlets and/or wrapping some electrical tape around the socket. With the spacers you used to raise the sockets, the electrical connections on the sides are also raised up out of the electrical box and right in line with the tin and there appears to be enough movement that over time, just regular use of the sockets might result in the socket moving just enough to make contact with the tin and electrify your wall.

[@richardgreen7811]

You have absolutely elevated yourself. Next a 4-Channel Surround Sound and an after 5 BAR. Your shop should be "Customer Friendly". Not just a "reception area", the actual garage where the work is done. You're on your way my friend.

[@breb77]

Wel done making it your own. Putting an exclamation mark on your project palace. I think it creates motivation and get her done right attitude. Best of luck with your future projects.

[@carlbetts1841]

Dude everything you have done makes the shop feel so welcoming in my opinion. The comment you made in this video about how your rusty tools wouldn't know what to do with the bare walls I 😂😂so hard

[@val4me99]

I don't know how to say it it is very exceptional. you took what in most workshops would be a bland white functional area to a warm inviting place to work. I commend and praise you on your artistic talent and hard work. You were right to say you didin't have to do this. you did because you wanted to

[@michaeldurling793]

I was skeptical when you first started describing your plan but man what a transformation, although a little on the dark side for my taste it turned out beautifully.

[@JTGriggs]

Great job....This old building has come a long way.

[@peddersmeister]

I think I like your pallet wall better than the tin one, it looks fantastic😊 Black Sockets are better 😊

[@d11rdozer]

The pallet wall and the red sheet metal are my favorite parts of the shop design.

[@Hannibalonthelamb]

I think the pallet wall looks great. The boards over the metal panels kind of works. The wood paneling is where it goes astray. Especially when the grain starts going vertical. In my opinion the best look would be the pallet wall pattern all the way around the room. Next I would say toss the metal panels for horizontal wood grain on the rest of the walls. And just pallet pattern pieces only extending from the sides of the pallet wall.

[@brianelliot2719]

Looks great Matt. I took your lesson to heart - my son was bemoaning having a rotting cladding on a shed so I suggested looking for some salvage tin, wood, or something… so now the hunt begins 😊 Yes I think one or more easily visible Salvage Workshop signs in the shop as a backdrop for your filming would be a great idea … good advertising and reinforcement of the channel.

[@bigmotter001]

If you ever stop wrenching you can certainly become a very successful decorator for lots of special projects! Thanks for bringing us along and looking forward to your next exciting and entertaining venture! Take care.

[@scottgilliland9411]

Incredible. Your visions for your shop are amazing and inspring. The transformation of that shop is 100% you. I couldn't imagine you in any place not like what you just made.

[@PAINFOOL13]

Gotta love how all the walls are different 🎉 Just very pleasing Matt 👏👏👌🏻

[@michaelmoore2202]

I am in absolute awe of what you have done. I don''t think you could have paid anyone to do this as well as you have!

[@fillg]

I think the place looks great now. Definitely was a lot of work but it's worth it to get what you want. You mentioned the plywood was previously used as flooring, I saw a video a long time ago where a guy cut a bunch of plywood into 8" strips, shuffled them up to vary the grain then put it down as flooring and finished it. That looked really good too.

[@dpeagles]

I think I saw that video too

[@terryrogers1025]

Young man, you have made a nice shop space into an awesome shop work environment. In my most humble opinion, you have raised the bar for shop standards and done so economically and with great creativity. Congratulations sir, thanks for the video. On your mountains, shadow box them at different depths, it may give some dimension to the entire space with different depths from different viewing aspects, be a good place to display the Tonka toys I see setting on your bench, just a thought sir.

[@frankscarservice1911]

I absolutely love your salvage cage. You did a really perfect job. Thanks for being part of it. Frank

[@alfiversen7023]

To be honest, I would go a different route on the decor, but that is admittedly beside a relevant point here. It will work brilliantly as a back drop for your filming- and it is obvious that you put effort into it- which any viewer has to admire.

[@tinwisconsin8679]

Congratulations, nice job. I never could have come up with what you accomplished.

[@davidhelmuth6654]

Me and a buddy are way to into Halloween. We do stuff with spray foam and paint to give something texture and depth. You could do something like that for the mountains on the wall. The transformation has been amazing. Thank you for sharing…

[@JohnWheels]

At first, I had no idea where you were going with the decor, but it turned out Awesome!

[@jameszivko5531]

Looks like an art studio service garage. Great job.

[@craigcampbell6933]

Always look forward to a new episode from this channel, so envious of the energy you have. I have the passion for projects like this, but due to back issues can do only do small projects and rest frequently. To see how quickly you have transformed your shop to match the motif of the environment where you do your work is inspiring. Conflagrations!

[@Highlordratick]

Looks great, been watching from the beginning. You took a building on the verge of collapse and turned it into what many would consider a dream shop.

[@bluethru808]

Well worth all the hard work!! You’ve got to be happy in your environment to be inspired and I think it’s fair to say you’ve created an inspirational workshop there!! Love it 👌👌

[@gtnaylor5870]

Impressed is not a big enough word. Love it! I want to address the "UN-NECESSARY" comment. It makes you feel good. It makes you feel like coming to work everyday. It makes you happy. It was necessary! A couple things I would do,,,,,,,, Hang that hood you have sitting on the bench on the wall. In your travels, start putting name plates like Cat - International - Fiat-Allis on the walls. I'm sure you see many name plates in the forgotten junk yard. Not decals but name plates. Metal name plates. Maybe a grill or two. On another note, I enjoy every video. I was worried you were going to hang up the camera after not seeing you for a few weeks. Glad to see you're back and that left hand waiving! We are ready for the repairs on all the equipment.

[@joemccarthy6792]

Did not think it would be my taste. I was proved wrong as your vision came together. I not only like the look a lot, I see how it will make the cave a more enjoyable workspace. Well done and on to more projects. Thanks for the truly entertaining and informative videos.

[@johnwhelan6115]

An absolutely BRILLIANT interior job Matt. Very well done. The previous white walls just looked COLD and clinical - NOW = WARM & comfortable - now ready to start on something ! Re: Your Mountains thing - color fades out in a perspective view - So....the further away in the distance your mountains are, the paler their color will need to be. {Instant perception of depth} - John in the UK.

[@dennisglocke7218]

So awesome! That is going to be such a great shop to be creating/salvaging in! Enjoy all you videos!

[@joeanonemouse]

I think there is a lot of artist in you. I would never have done that with my shop. I mean, it's a shop. You've turned your shop into a work of art and I think it looks great. Thanks for taking us along on the trip through your minds eye view of your shop. It's been mind blowing to watch you and your friends and family turn that old dilapidated building into what it is now. Great series of videos. Thank you Matt. 👍

[@ShuhDonk]

The pallet wall is incredible, really like the blue accent boards in it.

[@MaA-he9sj]

That shop has real character, it works perfectly, a lot of hard work and time but totally worth it, talking about doing something scary and not done before me and my daughter have just brought two pony’s that she always wanted from little, now she has grown up we went all in, fun and scary all at the same time lol👍🇬🇧

[@freethought2296]

It's a privilege to watch someone's dream come true.

[@rjrodwell]

The screw terminals on those outlets seemed close to the metal panel. Made me wince when you were able to move them side to side a little! Perhaps it was the camera angle but it looked like the terminals could do with at least a wrap or two of tape. Just in case.

[@robertjames7869]

Love the concept and reasoning for the interior design. It was the most obvious and best choice.

[@johnpollock1526]

I am sooo Envious !! Great Job!!! On hand materials put to good use! For sure. Thanks for sharing!

[@54jars51]

Watch to shop from the beginning to now and it is awesome for what you have done not only made an old building look good but used old material to make it look even better thanks for your time and patience😊😊😊😊

[@shakdidagalimal]

The palette wall really grows on you. A good color combo.

[@jeffryjones8539]

Absolutely Amazing!!! That shop has come a long way. The incredible amount of work that you and your family and friends have done to build the “Salvage Cave”. Keep the videos and projects coming. I watch and learn. Love the story. Love your Dream Brother.

[@dustoff1472]

Outstanding results. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.

[@TheAruruu]

on the beautiful pallet wall, I'd recommend getting a (probably two piece) Salvage Workshop logo cutout of steel, maybe painted either white or black, whichever is most visible on the wall, and hang that centered on the wall. I'm not saying having a big circle covering it up, i'm saying turn what is currently black in the logo into the bit that would be metal. everything else would be air to show the wall through the logo.

[@brucechapman1946]

Nice work Matt, if you make your mountain theme on the wall out of paper mache you can have 3d rocks and features that you can shadow paint to accentuate the depth without too much weight hanging there, salvage some newspaper to make it match the theme, keep up the good work. Always mount your fire extinguishers near an easy opening exit for safety.

[@2-STROKEFUN]

Looks awesome and very creative in a way that makes you feel good because of the free salvaged materials and professional feel!

[@solange987]

So creative with salvage material!! Awesome! I’ve enjoyed this whole shop transformation, great series!

[@staticfanatic6361]

Wrap those outlets with tape ! Those terminals are close enough to the sheet metal to raise the hair on the back of my head ! Don't forget to lubricate those torsion springs ! Use 2" foam to give the mountains a 3d effect! You need security bars across the back door !

[@TheJstewart2010]

If you're happy with the look, then I'm all for it. Definitely looking forward to seeing the new projects in the cave.

[@elliotazus6258]

What an awesome transformation! Slate for the mountains, possibly wood, but no more metal. Blue skyline and some clouds. I really enjoyed watching the transformation of the walls! God bless and take care from California.

[@Mike--WA7QZR]

Well, if you ever tire of rebuilding/restoration/rescuing stuff, you can always fall back on rustic art. Very nice, indeed.

[@TheFurriestOne]

I like it. You've overhauled it functionally and decorated it to your own motif. It really fits you! As much as I've enjoyed this series, I will be happy to get back to your other projects, they're a lot of fun!

[@roypaton-fr6xr]

Its actually great,you have done a great job, it really transformed the workshop. Bless you my friend.

[@earlhildebran1733]

A lot of work, sweat and materials have gone into this project and the finish project is , in my opinion, Excellent. I look forward to every video you publish and I believe I have seen very one of your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@josdaalmans6977]

You can be proud of it, it's an amazing place to be, to work in it and sometime sit back and relax. Nice job, well done and good looking.

[@Goman1244]

WOW, What a wonderful design and implementation. You and your helpers did a very professional job. Keep up your wonderful videos.

[@Edward-turtle]

A neon salvage workshop sign over the little white super cool drawer would look epic

[@generalconservativeviews4878]

Looks great! You follow your vision and apply creativity.

[@geraldferguson4740]

Unreal job Matt....all the different materials all blended well together super cool

[@TerryHolcombe-ik5jl]

Amazing transformation, love it. Been watching you for some time now, but the man cave work shop tops the cake. Thanks, keep up the great work.

[@xtender5]

Love the pallet wall and will steal the idea as soon as I have an application for it! I also wanted to acknowledge the great background music, specifically in this video, but in prior videos as well. I don't know if in addition to everything else you've found time to search for music, or if you have someone helping you on that, but whoever it is has a great sense of musical taste and huge kudos to them!

[@craigbowley6783]

I love how you use salvaged material and make such amazing things. Your knowledge and skills never cease to boggle the mind and I love the way that wall turned out. Heck the whole shop!👌

[@josephcormier5974]

The rustic look is outstanding and it made the acustica much better this is coming along nicely keep up the great work six stars

[@jeffporter7478]

Congratulations on such a creative solution! In the process you've redefined the MAN CAVE!

[@andljoy]

It looks so cool. Like a post apocalyptic workshop, i would not be shocked to see a suit of T-45 in the corner.

[@SmittysShop]

Outstanding job!!! This transformation has been so satisfying!! Well done!

[@daltontech1613]

Love it! I've seen enough of your videos to not doubt you /too/ much when you started, but I'm blown away! Mixing so many styles is always a risk, but you pulled it off, kudos! Had I not subscribed long ago, I certainly would have for this series 👏

[@diggiz22]

Holy moly. Great job Matt, definitely changed the whole look. My favourite is those Ply Dance studio Sheets. They look Awsume.

[@ross3899]

Your Shop.....simply excellent !!!! the the rustic look, what a cool plce to hang in , great insight

[@jimcompton4587]

Fabulous shop. Looks very inviting for working.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

Very nice, massive achievement, Salvage Workshop turned a cave into *_the_* Salvage Cave. Great location, great space to work on different projects and film everything with great salvage backgrounds no matter which angle - perfect. Tbh, I feel a wee bit of a workshop-envy. Anyway, thanks for sharing, that transformation was an interesting ride!