garage baseboard ideas?

[Piper]

So my new build is coming along nicely. Drywall will go up next week. (fwiw, I HAVE to drywall it to meet fire code). I'm wondering what people have done for baseboards. I'm in Ontario Canada so in the winter it'll be wet in there although the garage will be heated to 60'ish. I'm primarily thinking about moisture wicking up from the floor. Considered wrapping the bottom foot on the back side of the drywall with plastic, then up the front and beneath the baseboard to seal the bottom edge. Also looking for materials to use for the actual baseboard. This is a working garage so I'm not looking at select maple or anything but I would like it to look presentable.

Piper

 

[Scotto]

I'm going to use vinyl wall base. Comes in rolls, is durable (always see it in commercial buildings), in lots of colors, and it's fairly cheap. I've seen it at Home Depot.

 

[Ray-CA]

Can you leave the sheet-rock an inch or two short of the floor? The gap can be covered with the baseboard and that should cut down on the chance of moisture wicking up the wall. There is also a moisture resistant dry-wall, usually has green paper that we've used in bathrooms.

Ray

 

[Dock]

I used plastic (a PVC type product)...

 

[tab2]

I do not have pictures but I did a vinyl baseboard. The sheetrock I repaired I left up from the ground and caulked the baseboard to the floor. I got a Veranda product from Home Depot, less than $10 for 12' that was cheaper than any wooden product they had there and the similar profile

 

[Griot's Garage]

I'll agree with Scotto on this one. They are simple, durable, and look nice.

-Derek

 

[nonhog]

How high are your walls ? How big is your building ? I'd consider hardi backer
or one of those cement boards "tuff rock" for the bottom 4' or less ?
Then use the wall base.

 

[tcianci]

Your drywall should be about a half inch off the floor, that will stop the moisture, no need to wrap anything. Vinyl cove base works well, as will the Verand Tufboard from Depot. The coolest one I have seen was 4 inches or so of bright anodized diamond plate, looks real cool.

 

[Rowdy Rat]

I used plastic (a PVC type product)...

Dock,

Just what I've been looking for.

Thought I had a source, but they typically handle only commercial customers and it seems as if they don't want to deal with me.

Do you recall the manufacturer and/or where you purchased it?

Appreciate any help that you can offer.

Regards,

Stan

 

[cansari]

I went with rubber from Lowes and like it.

 

[Dock]

Dock,

Just what I've been looking for.

Do you recall the manufacturer and/or where you purchased it?

I got it at Home Depot.

My garage 2x6 walls studs sit on a 16" concrete short wall. I left the sheetrock about 2" off the floor, and since there wasn't any wood to nail the baseboard to I attached it with industrial grade adhesive. The PVC is obviously waterproof, so the interior baseboard/drywall construction is basically bullet proof with regard to H2O on the floor.

The PVC comes with a finish that is good enough to leave unpainted, but I applied a coat of gloss white paint to provide for some floor reflection...

 

[rsanter]

I'm going to use vinyl wall base. Comes in rolls, is durable (always see it in commercial buildings), in lots of colors, and it's fairly cheap. I've seen it at Home Depot.

we have these at work and they are great.
install the drywall 1/2'' up from the floor and you could also use a caulking in the gap before installing the vynal baseboarding just in case any gets past it on a low spot or something

bob

 

[avatar]

I got it at Home Depot.

My garage 2x6 walls studs sit on a 16" concrete short wall. I left the sheetrock about 2" off the floor, and since there wasn't any wood to nail the baseboard to I attached it with industrial grade adhesive. The PVC is obviously waterproof, so the interior baseboard/drywall construction is basically bullet proof with regard to H2O on the floor.

The PVC comes with a finish that is good enough to leave unpainted, but I applied a coat of gloss white paint to provide for some floor reflection...

Hi,
This is valuable feedback. I was thinking of similar solution. One question on The Vinyl Board on the sides along the walls : How do you handle the pitch of the floor ? I am not sure since its going to slant or I have to adjust for the pitch. Any idea on how you did that ? Thanks.

 

[Garage Flooring]

I'll agree with Scotto on this one. They are simple, durable, and look nice.

-Derek

Good to see you guys on the forum! I hope all is well.

 

[Garage Flooring]

So my new build is coming along nicely. Drywall will go up next week. (fwiw, I HAVE to drywall it to meet fire code). I'm wondering what people have done for baseboards. I'm in Ontario Canada so in the winter it'll be wet in there although the garage will be heated to 60'ish. I'm primarily thinking about moisture wicking up from the floor. Considered wrapping the bottom foot on the back side of the drywall with plastic, then up the front and beneath the baseboard to seal the bottom edge. Also looking for materials to use for the actual baseboard. This is a working garage so I'm not looking at select maple or anything but I would like it to look presentable.

Piper

All great options. Diamond Life makes some very cool product as well... If they are in the budget

 

[shaun oriold1]

Just go with slatwall right to the ground, and screw the drywall too.

HEre is a job I did recently.
http://www.houzz.com/photos/2572422/red-garage-modern-garage-and-shed-toronto

 

[Garage Flooring]

So my new build is coming along nicely. Drywall will go up next week. (fwiw, I HAVE to drywall it to meet fire code). I'm wondering what people have done for baseboards. I'm in Ontario Canada so in the winter it'll be wet in there although the garage will be heated to 60'ish. I'm primarily thinking about moisture wicking up from the floor. Considered wrapping the bottom foot on the back side of the drywall with plastic, then up the front and beneath the baseboard to seal the bottom edge. Also looking for materials to use for the actual baseboard. This is a working garage so I'm not looking at select maple or anything but I would like it to look presentable.

Piper

All great options. Diamond Life makes some very cool product as well... If they are in the budget

 

[JimVonBaden]

I'm going to use vinyl wall base. Comes in rolls, is durable (always see it in commercial buildings), in lots of colors, and it's fairly cheap. I've seen it at Home Depot.

That is what I used. Very reasonably priced and easy to install!

Jim

 

[darkk]

I would run AZEK on the bottom, and hang a hydronic *water* heater from the ceiling...

 

[dmeadow]

we have these at work and they are great.
install the drywall 1/2'' up from the floor and you could also use a caulking in the gap before installing the vynal baseboarding just in case any gets past it on a low spot or something

bob

I used this stuff, too. Be sure and get the adhesive that is made for this product, as well as the spreader tip for it. You just put the spreader tip on the tube and put it in your caulk gun. Easy, peasy and the adhesive is very strong.

 

[1garagerunner]

I used a galvanized metal base like they use in Chipolte Restaurants in my last garage.

 

[skeletonizer]

I used galvanized steel. 8' peices bent to cover the lip left by the 2"x4" stud wall on top of two courses of 6" block. 1" rigid foam on the block under the steel. Trimmed out with wood recoved from the old building that I tore down.

Don't mind the ding bat and the stoner in the foreground.

 

[Sands0305]

I used plastic (a PVC type product)...

My garage floor is concrete that I coated with an epoxy. It goes up the wall about 7 inches near the entrance. That concrete gets up the wall about 4 inches on the side of the garage where the front of a parked car would be. It's slanted for code - so spills would drain away from the house and out to the driveway. I like the idea of vinyl or pvc but I need something at least 7 inches tall. Needs to be cheap too. Any ideas?

 

[skylar1692]

Just go with slatwall right to the ground, and screw the drywall too.

HEre is a job I did recently.
http://www.houzz.com/photos/2572422/red-garage-modern-garage-and-shed-toronto

Which product did you use if you don't mind me asking and how is it priced? Per square or linear foot? Thanks.

 

[slip knot]

I used Hardi Trim 1X6 in my shop but its starting to show dents and dings. I had planned to wash the shop floor regularly but that hasn't happened either. Now that its getting cracked up a bit I dont thnk it would hold up well to wetting.

I would probably look at the PVC product next time.

 

[Red Goat]

I used Trex decking for baseboard in the garage. Comes in several colors and sizes, is really durable and cuts easily with a miter saw.

 

[ocanuck]

If you decide to go with vinyl wall base, do *not* get the self adhesive variety... it is not easier and best case you'll end up gluing it down the road... if not the next day when it starts to droop.

In the shop I'm building right now, it's a toss up between either vinyl or cedar... it'll probably end up being vinyl due to cost.

 

[psjoyal]

I used Trex decking for baseboard in the garage. Comes in several colors and sizes, is really durable and cuts easily with a miter saw.

That sounds like a great idea...no maintenance, pre-finished, and tough.