wondering what people think of using vinyl siding on the inside walls, I have a 40x80 barn, The rear is a shop for painting and restoring cars and the front is for toys and hanging out, Vinyl siding is cheap, white, and can be washed, What do ya think?
siding on the inside walls
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jimvannoy
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I have it on the outside of my shop. It gets dirty easy. A rock also flew out of the mower and put a hole in it. I used hard board on the lower half of the inside and peg board on the upper half.
boiler7904
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I suppose it could be done but it would make for difficult times trying to mount anything to the walls like cabinets, cord reels, etc. It won't do to well with impacts either.
Franz©
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Masonite makes a skinned product that comes in 4 x 8 sheets, that is real easy to install. Last time I bought a load from the Mr 2nd place it was 3 bucks a sheet.
I've used it for garage door panels and other weather exposure surfaces, and so far it lasted 10 years.
I've used it for garage door panels and other weather exposure surfaces, and so far it lasted 10 years.
john56h
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Something to think about....
Vinyl siding is "combustable" and would promote flame spread in a fire. Most commercially available interior wall coverings are designed to be non combustable or at least not promote flame spread.
Vinyl siding is "combustable" and would promote flame spread in a fire. Most commercially available interior wall coverings are designed to be non combustable or at least not promote flame spread.
comp
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Northstar9126
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You would still have to put up OSB or plywood under the siding. Between the sheeting and siding expense you might want to consider 4X8 sheets of cement siding. I don't know how much more it would cost but it would be less labor and provide a finish that would hold up well.