Creating a print shop in a garage has become a popular way to start your own business with minimal initial investment. With proper planning and phased implementation, you can launch full-scale production within 30 days.
Day 1-5: Space Analysis and Planning
The first week is dedicated to detailed analysis of the available space and creating a work plan. The garage must meet basic requirements for printing production.
Minimum space requirements:
• Total area: at least 25-30 sq.m • Ceiling height: minimum 2.5 meters • Printer work area: 4x2 meters • Heat pressing area: 3x2 meters
Day 6-10: Electrical Work
Printing equipment has high electrical requirements. It's necessary to ensure stable operation of high-power devices and protection from voltage fluctuations.
Power consumption calculation:
• DTF printer: 1.5-2 kW • Heat press: 3-4 kW • Drying chamber: 2-3 kW • Total consumption: 8.5-11.5 kW
Day 11-15: Ventilation System
Quality ventilation is critically important for safe work with DTF inks and powders.
Day 16-20: Equipment Installation
Proper equipment placement ensures efficient workflow and operational safety.
▸ DTF printer
- Placement requirements: Stable surface
- Connection: 220V, USB/Ethernet
- Safety: Grounding, RCD
▸ Heat press
- Placement requirements: Heat-resistant surface
- Connection: 220V, 15A
- Safety: Local exhaust
Project Budget Plan
- Minimum budget: $8,000
- Recommended budget: $15,000
▸ Electrical work
- Minimum budget: $800
- Recommended budget: $1,500
▸ Ventilation system
- Minimum budget: $1,200
- Recommended budget: $2,500
Conclusions
Creating a print shop in a garage within 30 days is quite achievable with proper planning and phased execution. Following all recommendations, a garage print shop can become the foundation for developing a successful printing business.