Detailing inside garage

[CraigNB]

I am currently in the process of setting up my detached garage for my auto detailing side business. Right now it has OSB walls that are painted with white "kitchen and bath" paint (mold and mildew resistant). The walls go right down to the slab, so my plan is to install 4" rubber baseboard and seal it to the floor with silicone. It has a 3" floor drain that works very well and the floor seems to be sloped into the middle from what I can tell so far (we have only been at this house for a month).

My question is, am I safe to wash vehicles inside? What things would be a good idea if it will be a "damp" environment? The walls will never be sprayed directly with water, it will be a misting at most. I have read of some using "DRY-LOC"... will it adhere to painted OSB? Washing and de-greasing can be done in the driveway if needed, but if at all possible I would like to work towards doing everything inside with the garage door closed so that I don't annoy my neighbors.

 

[ripperd]

If it is painted, I don't think getting wet sometimes will be an issue.

Your larger problem will be keeping the humidity level low so that everything dries out completely every day.

If you are not going to be having doors open alot you are going to need a good amount of forced ventilation.

 

[TTA579]

If I were building a garage specifically for car washing inside, I'd be using concrete board and some cheap bathroom tile on the walls.

In fact, that sounds like a good idea if I ever get to build a garage from scratch.

 

[CraigNB]

Does anyone have experience with applying Dry-lok to painted OSB? Will it stick? IS there any other sort of "roll on" product that will seal the OSB?

 

[Grimpala]

Have you looked into FRP?

http://www.marlite.com/designer-wall-systems-frp-wall-panels.aspx

 

[CraigNB]

Can that be installed over the existing OSB?

 

[jeffmattero76]

Just thinking out loud... would a couple of coats of Red Guard make the OSB waterproof? Perhaps a tile person might know.

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[Falcon67]

If the garage was built with regular studs and a double top plate, technically there should be a 1/4~1/2 gap at the bottom of any wall covering that measures a nominal 8'. If not, well then. I'd use Hardi trim as a baseboard with a bead of clear silicone along the floor, then oil base paint up some distance on the OSB.

 

[JoeMcGov]

Does anyone have experience with applying Dry-lok to painted OSB? Will it stick? IS there any other sort of "roll on" product that will seal the OSB?

Look up and read the manufacturers written instructions. Generally those documents tell you almost everything you need to know. Including info like "acceptable substrates to apply Dry-lok over."

 

[Falcon67]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B1ANEK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Waterproof and sticks to pretty much anything. Lots of race trailers use this to coat the stock bare aluminum roofs and reduce heat gain. Would work on a wall well enough.

 

[LPD ret]

Have you looked into FRP?

http://www.marlite.com/designer-wall-systems-frp-wall-panels.aspx

Local Menards has non-fiberglass reinforced panels for $19.99 each, 8'x4'. I am planning to install this (glued to drywall) in my garage horizontally. They sell end cap, inside and outside corners and seam joint strips.

 

[lightn95]

I'd cut the OSB about 2" up off the concrete floor. If not, even though the walls are painted tjw OSB is going to wick the water up. I'd also get sheets of FRP board and glue them to the walls standing up.

 

[CraigNB]

Where is the best place to buy FRP?

 

[itsajeepthing]

Big box Depot and Lowes have it...as does Menards.

 

[pdl2mtl90]

Ever looked into rinseless washing? I have been doing that in my home garage for about 12 years now and even do some mobile jobs using Optimum No Rinse washing. 1/2 oz in 1 gallon of water and can wash and detail a sedan in under an hour.

 

[itsajeepthing]

Ever looked into rinseless washing? I have been doing that in my home garage for about 12 years now and even do some mobile jobs using Optimum No Rinse washing. 1/2 oz in 1 gallon of water and can wash and detail a sedan in under an hour.

I do this as well...with a Meguiar's product, but same idea. Works great! Sometimes you just need a hose though. Wheel wells, undercarriages, tires...my Jeep kicks up mud and snow...gotta have a hose for that.

I did my lower 3' with hardiboard, covered in corrugated galvanized steel. The upper is done with OSB, covered in stained cedar boards. I need to get my act together and post up some pics soon.

 

[ZRX61]

Who was it who completely tiled the end bay of their garage for washing/detailing cars?
It was all white subway tiles, I think Ferrari's may have been involved?

 

[70chevellegsp]

I agree with FRP panels. We cut them as ceiling tile in an underground area that has condensation/leaks and got tired of ruining fiberglass tiles. They've been installed for years with no issues. I would also cut the OSB about 2" above the floor (as said above), but I wouldn't use a cement based product, I'd use a PVC based product like Azek. Should last indefinitely in that application. Cement based products will eventually wick in the moisture and turn to mush. Good luck!

 

[CraigNB]

Ever looked into rinseless washing? I have been doing that in my home garage for about 12 years now and even do some mobile jobs using Optimum No Rinse washing. 1/2 oz in 1 gallon of water and can wash and detail a sedan in under an hour.

I have been using ONR for the last 3 years. Love it! However free flowing water (preferably pressure washer) is needed for the degreasing and decon (acid based iron removers). I'm thinking if I just use common sense and control it should be fine. Just curious what options are out there if I decide to waterproof the garage

 

[soloz2]

I'm somewhat late here, but I thought I'd chime in. I don't do traditional washes inside my garage, but will wash outside and pull in, or use an ONR type inside. Worked well for me since moving to my new house just over a year ago. I fully prepped and coated my new car this April this way.