Interior sheathing ideas?

[justbarriault]

I'm getting ready to cover the inside of my shop. I like flame resistant material such as sheetrock, but I like the versatile plywood where it's rugged and I can screw to it. I was thinking plywood for most of the shop and maybe concrete board in my main work area/tool area where cut off saws, grinders, etc will be used the most. I have no building codes, but would like to keep the insurance company happy if the places ever catches on fire. Thoughts, ideas?

 

[bdamico]

search "wall covering" title only in this forum; new thread on topic almost weekly and lots of ideas (not preaching - trying to help)

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/search.php?searchid=29756190

also "walls" title only will have many more hits but more false hits too

 

[MFolks]

Ship lap seems do-able,but find on TV the show called "Fixer upper",as they have either subway tile or ship lap wall coverings.

http://www.hgtv.com/shows/fixer-upper

 

[justbarriault]

search "wall covering" title only in this forum; new thread on topic almost weekly and lots of ideas (not preaching - trying to help)

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/search.php?searchid=29756190

also "walls" title only will have many more hits but more false hits too

Thanks. I figured it was a beat to death topic but was searching the wrong terms. I appreciate it!

 

[NUTTSGT]

I have no building codes, but would like to keep the insurance company happy if the places ever catches on fire. Thoughts, ideas?

I have never seen an insurance company not pay due somebody not having "the proper" wall covering. That being said, homes burn down everyday in the US and they have drywall/sheetrock. The insurance companies write checks on those insured policies.

 

[Thumper68]

If I was to redo my walls I would go with osb/plywood covered by the Masonite with the melamine coating.

I have the covering but no plywood backer and it is a pain when hanging things, never a stud where you need one.

 

[Cyberbear]

There are many options for wall coverings, but to have both fire protection and easy mounting ability for tools, wall cabinets, etc., I believe a minimum of 5/8" ply under a layer of sheet rock will do the trick. Take pictures as you go and you'll have proof of what was done if you believe it is necessary, not to mention you'll know better where your wall studs are.

 

[Catadj78]

I went with osb and then light coat of drywall mud sanded. Turned out great

 

[gregtwojeeps]

I went with osb and then light coat of drywall mud sanded. Turned out great

Sorry, but I just have to ask. Why go to so much work ?

 

[Gerald O]

It this a stick-built shop or pole barn?
Do you really need to randomly hang objects at every place on walls?

I did the back wall in my shop with cement board for putting up a brick veneer. It's not easy to work with, expensive, and isn't particularly helpful for mounting things on other than tile or brick.

Put up your sheetrock, it will give you the fire resistance you want.

Then if and when you find a particular spot that you need to hang something on the wall, put up a shelf, bracket, pegboard, or whatever in that spot. Unless it's pole construction, finding a stud to mount to is not a problem.

 

[JerryB]

IMO, best of both worlds: My hanger and shop are all 100% insulated, sheetrocked, taped and painted. When I really want a solid load bearing surface for placing or hanging tools, I cut and paint a piece of plywood, then screw it through the sheetrock to the studs. Very permanent, but easily moved in the future.

 

[Jazz1]

There are many options for wall coverings, but to have both fire protection and easy mounting ability for tools, wall cabinets, etc., I believe a minimum of 5/8" ply under a layer of sheet rock will do the trick. Take pictures as you go and you'll have proof of what was done if you believe it is necessary, not to mention you'll know better where your wall studs are.

5/8" thats pretty much standard here for garages. OSB,,,we put it on walls of neighbours outhouse years ago,,was not impressed

 

[justbarriault]

i'm thinking I might just stick to the original plan of plywood everywhere HAHA. This is looking like it could get complicated and pricey to do anything other than straight plywood or sheet rock. And me and sheet rock don't see eye to eye when it comes to installation...

 

[Dirtydan69]

Sorry, but I just have to ask. Why go to so much work ?

I rented office space once in a rural type area. All the walls were paneled. I muddled the grooves and sprayed texture. It looked much better.

 

[justbarriault]

I stuck with plan "a" and I love it, 5/8" plywood all around

 

[rq375]

Sorry, but I just have to ask. Why go to so much work ?

I went with osb and then light coat of drywall mud sanded. Turned out great

I would be concerned about using a water based product on OSB as well.