In side wall lining

[Jacko264]

Hi all
I am about to buy the panels to line the inside of my garage what would you all recommend
OSB3 panels or ply wood
If OSB will it paint ok to look good
Thank you
Graham

 

[Falcon67]

If OSB, most people use a oil base primer and a latex top coat. OSB is what I used.

 

[PhysicsDude]

Plywood would look better, but OSB is cheaper and just as good/strong as plywood.

After you paint it, you'll still be able to tell its OSB, the paint won't hide the "chip" texture of OSB, but it will still look good and be very strong and durable.

 

[DieselNut88]

I used 5/8" drywall. I dont like the look of OSB.

 

[James-W]

I have said this before, I will say it again. If you take drywall compound and smear it on the OSB in a light coat, then prime and paint it, it will look just like drywall. However, since it is OSB you can hang stuff on it without an issue.

 

[nelstomlinson]

I put 1/2" CDX on my walls and covered it with 1/2" sheet rock. The CDX costs about the same as the OSB here.

 

[Jacko264]

Thank you all
can any one please put some pictures on for me of a painted OSB wall
In Briton its £16 +VAT for 12mm plywood
and £12 for OSB
Graham