Sheetrock or pine T&G for shop wall

[skyjacked84]

I have a 30x40x12 shop i just finished framing the inside for insulation, but cant seem to make up my mind on what way to go with, yall have any suggestions?

 

[rieferman]

If you have the budget for pine t&g I'd go that route. It would look amazing and allow for easy fastening of shelves etc.

 

[NUTTSGT]

You're going to find varying opinions on this and to each his own.

Personally I'm not a fan of drywall in the garage. I hate to finish it, wouldn't care for the dings or holes that I'm sure I'd knock into it. I'd rather have something that I can hang stuff almost anywhere or be rugged.

One thing you need to realize with the drywall is your location, humidity and changes in temperature may lead to cracks in your finished drywall.

 

[Gasgt1]

I opted for OSB.
The T&G would be real nice.

Not really a fan of drywall in a real working shop.

Greg

 

[captaindiode]

Also consider beaded plywood. I used plytanium from Georgia Pacific. It is shiplaped to hide the seams. I nailed it with an air brad nailer and finished with two coats of clear laquer. Trim is southern yellow pine, also finished natural.

 

[Del Swanson]

I used the white coated Masonite. It's very bright and I didn't have to paint or stain anything, screw it up and I'm done.

 

[MN BIANCHI]

I used prefinished tounge and groove pine on one interior wall. The other walls got white metal.\\

 

[finn]

I like the look of natural wood, but sheetrock can be painted a light color. Lighting trumps looks.

 

[Free Willie]

I vote Pine. (obviously) Sheetrock just wouldn't look right with post & beam construction. I wash vehicles in the left bay and splash hasn't hurt it so far even though it is bare wood. Have to be a little more careful when cutting or grinding though.

 

[D.J.]

Better check your local code, First! Really be a ***** to put something up to later get to take it down, because of a code violation!

 

[DonnyT]

Better check your local code, First! Really be a ***** to put something up to later get to take it down, because of a code violation!

X2. I would use 5/8 type X sheetrock (firecode). Why put wood up on the walls in a garage ? You could install aluminum diamond plate (over sheetrock) 3' up from the floor. Looks great too.

 

[rwf]

I think i would use pine on one wall and sheet rock the rest.

 

[texas webb]

We used salvaged cedar fence boards on the walls and rafters(free).The siding
is re-claimed cypress board& batt.If I hadn't had the fence boards I would
use osb or 1/2"plywood,takes abuse.