Composite Interior Paneling

[Crazy68Dart]

Has anyone used anything like this for the inside of their building?

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay...elshp=req&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1#BVRRWidgetID

Sheet for sheet more expensive than drywall, OSB, etc. but would give a more interesting look, and would be pretty easy to install. Not sure how challenging it would be to cut around electrical boxes, etc.

I like that it seems it would be more durable and drywall. Could leave it unfinished for a rustic look, or paint to brighten things up.

I doubt it could be used for 24 OC ceiling joists, though.

 

[NUTTSGT]

It's 7/16" thick and should be alright 24" OC. The OSB I hung up on my ceilign was the same and it's been ok.

If you're going to the work of painting, you'll have to make sure all the grooves are lined up, possibly caulk the seams, 2 coats primer and then paint. Depending how rough the texture is, it might soak up some serious paint. Going through all that work, I'd suggest looking at metal siding for the ceiling. I've done both painted OSB and metal for ceilings and I know what I will use next time.

 

[Crazy68Dart]

I am very much considering (white) metal for the ceiling. In this case, does the ceiling go in first or the walls? I know when doing drywall the ceiling goes in first to support the perimeter. But with metal, I assume there is a perimeter channel that is used?

I see Menards has LP 7/16" on sale through tomorrow. Not ready to finish the walls, but this price is (really) enticing.

http://www.menards.com/main/buildin...438196550-c-5829.htm?tid=-4515406825157149687

On the ceiling, I am not too exciting about dealing with electrical outlet/boxes with the highs and lows of how the tin is formed.

 

[James-W]

Is there ant particular reason why you don't want to use 5/8 drywall on the ceiling? You don't normally hang things from the ceiling, except for lighting, and that you would want anchored into the rafters/trusses anyway. I could see having wood on the walls so you can put up shelves (or cabinets) more easily, but on the ceiling I would think drywall would be a much better choice. It is easily to put up and easy to repair if it should get damaged.

I know some people really like the metal siding on the ceiling and that's great if that is the look you are going for. I have 5/8 drywall on the ceiling, painted white of course, and it looks really good. Plus, being painted white, it reflects the light and makes the garage look brighter. I am sure you can get white siding and you could paint the wood white as well. But as pointed out, it MAY take a lot of paint to cover that particular kind of wood.

Anyway, that is my two cents worth. I am sure it will look good whatever way you decide to go.

 

[Crazy68Dart]

James, still undecided on ceiling. Nothing against drywall other than the metal would be screw and done, no tape, mudding, or painting. I can get it in lengths that would eliminate joints as well in my case. Not sure if I am going to do it myself, or hire it out, but it would go up really fast as well (keeping labor costs in mind).

... and I do like the look.

Those that did metal ceiling, do the ceiling first and **** wall up against J channel?

 

[NUTTSGT]

When I did the house garage, I already had the walls done. I bent up my own J-channel with my siding brake. I went with buying a roll of coil stock to do my own as I had to trim around the attic acces door.

If you have access to a drywall lift, you can easily do it yourself. I'd assume you also have an impact driver too ? If not, this would be the time to make the purchase.

 

[Crazy68Dart]

Anyone have an experience with the LP siding from Menards? Fiberboard, is it very durable/strong? I assume not as much as the same thickness OSB?

 

[RAYJAY]

Anyone have an experience with the LP siding from Menards? Fiberboard, is it very durable/strong? I assume not as much as the same thickness OSB?

smart siding works awesome on walls, we remodeled a 2 car garage into a bedroom with a walk in closet, used the smart siding on the inside of walk-in so it would be easier to hang stuff on we love the product, would not use it on a ceiling it heavier than t11,

for ceiling go metal you will not be sorry every, do not cut any boxes into the metal, run conduit and surface mount where ever you need power and lights,

my shop been built for years, and we moved light a couple of times due to layout changes in shop,

 

[dwysywd]

I Did white metal on my ceiling. I love it.


Regards,
Jeff

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[Crazy68Dart]

Thanks everyone -- so on the 7/16" LP SmartSiding. Who has experience with the product and its durability? It appears to be built for exterior and the elements. Not worried about decay ect, but curious about hanging stuff from it like say compared to OSB.

 

[rburke65]

I used the 4'x10' sheets in my shop. Pre primed, ship lap, on 2x6" studs 16" oc. I screwed the panels to the studs which allows me to remove them if I have to add something into the interior of the wall....and I have already used that feature. I'm real happy with the LP Smart Panels.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Thanks everyone -- so on the 7/16" LP SmartSiding. Who has experience with the product and its durability? It appears to be built for exterior and the elements. Not worried about decay ect, but curious about hanging stuff from it like say compared to OSB.

I went back through "My Receipts" on Menard's site. I used afew sheets of this stuff on the daughter's house. It cut and screwed ok and I caulked the joints/seams. My SIL was supposed to paint it but I'm not sure if he did or not. So I don't know how well it's holding up. It's basically OSB with grooves and a pre-primed surface.

 

[RAYJAY]

Thanks everyone -- so on the 7/16" LP SmartSiding. Who has experience with the product and its durability? It appears to be built for exterior and the elements. Not worried about decay ect, but curious about hanging stuff from it like say compared to OSB.

did some plumbing at the same time we hung the smart siding some of the trim go into a water bucket, sat in it a couple of weeks ans no delamnation, no warp did not even swell love the stuff

 

[Crazy68Dart]

I used the 4'x10' sheets in my shop. Pre primed, ship lap, on 2x6" studs 16" oc. I screwed the panels to the studs which allows me to remove them if I have to add something into the interior of the wall....and I have already used that feature. I'm real happy with the LP Smart Panels.

My walls are setup to finish with 9' material. However, that is not on sale -- only the 8'. . Not sure how well this stuff butts up against for that extra 1' I need to make up.

Otherwise, trying to think how I could get creative, since all of my outlets are 4' off the floor, wondering if I could cut them, then put a 1' band where the outlets are, which would make cutting the outlets in a lot easier than trying to manage the larger panel. Hmmm.

I really like the fact that they are pre-primed, and pretty much hang and go. No mudding, etc.

I still wonder if this stuff is as strong as OSB for hanging things here and there. But, I was really leaning towards drywall versus OSB, so I think is is probably better than drywall in that respect.

 

[jack stand]

I have used that Lowe's product for interior "accents". It's (heavy) grain is beautiful esp if you do a fancy paint & wipe finish. It can be made to really look like old barn siding if you take the steps needed to paint it with several different shades. It is not an "OSB" type product, more like a "homosote" or compressed (but soft) sawdust. It's going to be a real dust catcher and will require cleaning depending on your shop use's (wood working or welding dust/smoke) There's no way I would ever install that in the weather as advertised.

It has been in stock at every Lowe's I've been to, have you seen it?

 

[Crazy68Dart]

Thanks for the info. I am going to take a closer look at it. Also the smartside on sale at menards is the fiber based product not the strand based. Who has experience with the fiber based product?

 

[724tim]

Has anyone used anything like this for the inside of their building?

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay...elshp=req&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1#BVRRWidgetID

Sheet for sheet more expensive than drywall, OSB, etc. but would give a more interesting look, and would be pretty easy to install. Not sure how challenging it would be to cut around electrical boxes, etc.

I like that it seems it would be more durable and drywall. Could leave it unfinished for a rustic look, or paint to brighten things up.

I doubt it could be used for 24 OC ceiling joists, though.

I used it for an accent around my bathroom in my garage it cuts very easy but not that strong compared to OSB.

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[nadogail]

In my garage bathroom I used Fiber Reinforced Plastic, just like I have seen in commercial kitchens and gas station restrooms.

The walls in the garage are drywall.