oddjob2

"Since it will never look neater than the day it is set up here is the basic workshop, before and after. It occupies about 1/3 of the basement. The Epoxyshield floor paint and T8 fluorescent lights made a huge difference."

So true on both accounts! Also, if you have the time it wouldn't take long to roll out the floor joists and shop side of the flooring; that will give you more reflective surface as well as making the ceiling seem a bit higher.