FRP usage on walls

[fattogatto]

Has anyone used FRP panels mounted horizontally on the lower portion of their walls as protection? Any hints? Pictures?

 

[PAToyota]

We used a lot of it in food processing plants. Somehow it always reminds me of the stench of chicken processing plants now...

But to keep things clean it could be an advantage in a garage.

 

[fattogatto]

We used a lot of it in food processing plants. Somehow it always reminds me of the stench of chicken processing plants now...

But to keep things clean it could be an advantage in a garage.

The thought is to use it on the bottom 4' and also behind the lathe, mill and grinding/sanding stations to keep the dust and oily chips from dirtying the walls since it simply wipes clean.

 

[tbob]

I used FRP in my commercial kitchen and it works great. It has to be applied over a sub-base(drywall) not directly to studs. Make sure you use moldings on top and between sheets. Use panel adhesive and spread with a notch trowel per mfg instructions. Seal everything. Terry

 

[fattogatto]

I used FRP in my commercial kitchen and it works great. It has to be applied over a sub-base(drywall) not directly to studs. Make sure you use moldings on top and between sheets. Use panel adhesive and spread with a notch trowel per mfg instructions. Seal everything. Terry

What do you think about installing with sheetrock screws and no adhesive? That way it can be removed/replaced when damaged or soiled beyond cleaning. Agree about the moldings.

 

[kbs2244]

My only concern in a shop would be the fire rating.
Does the stuff burn?

 

[fattogatto]

My only concern in a shop would be the fire rating.
Does the stuff burn?

FRP (non-fire treated) has a suitable rating IF placed over a substrate (sheetrock wall, etc.) but does not if used as a wall itself.

 

[IDASHO]

What do you think about installing with sheetrock screws and no adhesive? That way it can be removed/replaced when damaged or soiled beyond cleaning. Agree about the moldings.

The only screws id ever use would be pan-head.

Sheetrock screws wouldnt set right due to the head design, you would have to countersink every one.

 

[fattogatto]

The only screws id ever use would be pan-head.

Sheetrock screws wouldnt set right due to the head design, you would have to countersink every one.

Or, sheetrock screws with tinnerman washers.

 

[6t7gto]

I have FRP on the bay walls in my car wash.
The panels are fastened with plastic anchors that have a pin in the center.
Drill a hole, insert plastic anchor and drive in pin which spreads the anchor and holds it.

david

such as this...
http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=50841

 

[Scott Cypher]

I did you as you are looking to do; the bottom 4 feet all around.

I used 5/8 OSB behind it, and used vinyl siding trim to cap around the 5/8 board and the OSB, so that the OSB didn't **** up any water when I wash down the floor.

I slid the sheet in with the sides and bottom trip in place, and then tapped the top trim piece in after the sheet. The FRP I left loose, as the siding trip holds it in place. That way I ever want/need to change it, I just pop the cap piece and pull up the sheet.



Later I will use window sealer/caulk between the trim and the floor/wall seams. I already sealed it along the vinyl siding trip and the FRP. I want to find something to cover the 6x6 posts before I seal it up, but haven't found anything suitable...

This wall section is 9 1/2 foot, so I found a place that had 10' sheets to use; for all the sub 8' walls, I used the Lowes variety; I shopped around and it was the cheapest.

I'm currently debating to use FRP on the upper half, or should I paint the OSB.

The black cabinets are Harbor Freight cabinets; perfect depth for just about all my supplies, and I got a rain check when they were $29 a pop; they run the length of 2 of my 4 walls. (15 cabinets)

 

[nissan_crawler]

I'm going to be putting it up in my garage on the bottom half.