l_bilyk
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Debating whether to install a drywall ceiling or hang celing tiles
Ceilings. What type do you have?
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MXtras
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Tiles don't like humidity and seem to produce more dust. Drywall is a pain but I think for a home garage it would be my choice over the tiles.
Scott
Scott
SteveL
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Drywall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much cleaner and cheaper.
gb387
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My garage is drywall with the "knock down" texture. 
rdnkjeeper
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I am in the process of building a 26X32 right now and I plan on doing paneling on the walls and ceiling. Haven't picked it up yet. My reasoning is that paneling is cheaper and easier....or at least in my area.
gb387
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rdnkjeeper said:
I would like to get a water proof panel for the bottom half of my garage walls so I can wash my truck inside and not have to worry about the walls.
bje31
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bdaz442...have any pics of the inside of your garage?...curious as to how the white siding looks...thanks...bje
SteveL
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gb387 said:
I'm going to put an inexpensive ceramic tile on the bottom 36" of my walls in the area that will get wet. Does not get anymore water proof than that and should cost around $1.50 sq ft if I do the install myself. Plus it will look cool!
gb387
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SteveL said:I'm going to put an inexpensive ceramic tile on the bottom 36" of my walls in the area that will get wet. Does not get anymore water proof than that and should cost around $1.50 sq ft if I do the install myself. Plus it will look cool!
I like that idea! something else to look in to.
Luckydevil
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I saw black and white ceramic tiles at Lowe's that would look amazing if used on then lower part of the wall like you guys are talking about.
comments on ceiling
Gentlemen,
Thought I'd correct a few mistakes posted here about drywall versus tile ceilings. I'm in this business so have some knowledge of the subject.
1. drywall is cheaper. This is correct and usually why it is used in homes.
2. Some tile is subject to mosture if the wrong type is selected. The right tile is totally immune to mosture and can be washable
3. Noise is the biggest error posted. Tile ceilings are much quiter than drywall. Can cut noises levels by more than 70% over drywall.
4. The right tile ceiling system has the same UL fire rating as 5/8" drywall
If cost is no object the tile ceiling has some advantages but for the budjet minded drywall is an excellent performer
Gentlemen,
Thought I'd correct a few mistakes posted here about drywall versus tile ceilings. I'm in this business so have some knowledge of the subject.
1. drywall is cheaper. This is correct and usually why it is used in homes.
2. Some tile is subject to mosture if the wrong type is selected. The right tile is totally immune to mosture and can be washable
3. Noise is the biggest error posted. Tile ceilings are much quiter than drywall. Can cut noises levels by more than 70% over drywall.
4. The right tile ceiling system has the same UL fire rating as 5/8" drywall
If cost is no object the tile ceiling has some advantages but for the budjet minded drywall is an excellent performer
harnett said:
If you're referring to my post, I should have been more specific when I spoke. I was referring to different thicknesses of drywall (ie, 1/4 or 3/8), not comparing drywall to tile. I would argue that 5/8" will dampen the sound (when measured from the outside of the garage)more than 3/8". This was my main goal, with fire resistance being secondary.
I prefer drywall, too, as it has a cleaner look, IMO.
NHCharger
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Another vote for drywall here. I hung it all myself, except for the involuntary labor from my 2 son's. They did think the drywall lift was cool. I only did 2 coats of mud instead of 3 but it looks fine for a garage/shop. I painted everything white (except the floor).
Here's a pic before I moved all my stuff in.
Here's a pic before I moved all my stuff in.
