Looking for Interior Wall Suggestions

[wonderfred]

My 36x28 garage (20' to peak - 2 levels) is finally complete. Its 2x6 construction with a nice steel ceiling on the lower level. I am in the process of putting Roxul insulation in the lower level.

I am looking for ideas on what to make my lower level interior walls. Once the walls are in I plan to add shelving so should I stick to wood - 1/2" fir or particle board? Or with the nice steel ceiling should I compliment it with something a little more $$ like steel, puckboard, etc?

Learning that this can be a money pit !

Location - Ontario

Any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks

 

[Corsair4360]

I would suggest 3/4" plywood. That stuff will support heavy loads if the fasteners are not in the studs flakeboard will do, but it is not a strong as plywood. Yes shops can be a money pit. A much less costly approach is to place 1/2" flakeboard on the studs and 1/2" plywood over it. Regardless of the wall surface, place 2x8's vertically as molding which will reduce toolboxes etc running into the sheetrock and breaking it. Carefully mark each stud at the top and bottom of the wall, that way any framing that is unusual you will know before using the nail or magnetic search for a stud morass.

 

[floyd]

I used 3/4" shiplap (same thing I have on the outside of the barn).

 

[Jackfre]

Nice job Floyd! I used 4x8X1/2" AC plywood vertically. I can be in to any section of the wall in about 10 minutes. Whether I want to add , gas, air, power, etc it isn't a major problem to do. OSB is cheaper, but will not hold as well as Plywood.

 

[Cjk]

Nice job Floyd! I used 4x8X1/2" AC plywood vertically. I can be in to any section of the wall in about 10 minutes. Whether I want to add , gas, air, power, etc it isn't a major problem to do. OSB is cheaper, but will not hold as well as Plywood.

1/2" plywood here and I have had 2 occasions so far where I had to remove a few sheets to gain access to the wall. Works great and I love the look.

 

[rburke65]

I used 4'x10' SmartSiding on my interior. I also have 2x6" on 16" centers. I screwed the panels ....1/2".... and this way I can remove them if ever necessary. You can always hit a stud for heavy stuff and the lighter things are ok in the 1/2" material.

 

[Cyberbear]

In my shop with 12' walls I went with 5/8" type "X" fire code drywall and have clean fire resistant painted walls like the inside of a home. When I need to hang something I use my digital electronic stud finder gotten at Home Depot for around $20.00. I try not to clutter my walls with too much stuff so it offers a clean and open appearance. I'd rather put my tools into floor cabinets rather than festooning my walls as storage.

 

[wonderfred]

Thanks for all the suggestions !!

 

[coldh2o]

Welcome! I'm also from Ontario, 27x40 with Roxul insulation and a corrugated steel ceiling. I went with 1x6 T&G fir on the walls, cottage grade #2 they call it which means there are some knots and checks but not too bad - most of the loose knots I glued in before installation.

I can't remember the exact price, fairly comparable to OSB. Since it was DIY it was a lot cheaper than drywall. Took a while to install all those boards, compared to 4x8 sheet goods but again DIY - just my time.

Having a solid wall cladding you can install anything to, anywhere with just a screw is great and it's strong, durable, washable and long lasting.