vinyl flooring for interior siding?

[Swilling]

Hey Friends, have a 30x60 with 10 foot ceiling, shop thats all sheet rocked but wanting something a little warmer than paint. Space is used for restoring old cars, so lots of metal work and a mill and lathe, reasonable amount of sparks now and again but I dont think ill be doing much grinding right next to a wall.

This stuff is pretty cheap at roughly 1.50 a square

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Style-Selections-6-in-x-36-in-Antique-Woodland-Oak-Peel-and-Stick-Vinyl-Plank-Flooring/999957675

anyone seen a garage interior done in something like this? seems a bit more firesafe than doing cedar fence pails and other things, just looking for some examples or ideas. Also could install these pretty fast with a little trim nailer.

just now coming across this video - basically this is what im thinking, - but would like some input on any possible oversights? whats the hive mind say? thanks

 

[dougf]

I like the way it looks, but its definitely more "man cave" than shop, but there's nothing wrong with that. Personally I think it would look good in a corner with a neon sign and a couple bar stools/table, but I wouldn't want it everywhere since I'm not sure how it would hold up in an unconditioned space in vertical placement (possible cupping or warping), but that's pure speculation on my part. But it sure does look good!

 

[cgrutt]

I think you'd be better off with vinyl plank than peel and stick squares but I would look for the type that gets stapled down as opposed to lock together and free floated. Note flooring generally requires an expansion gap around perimeter of room to allow for seasonal movement not sure how that would play out on a wall. Also not sure if stapling into sheetrock will hold up longterm. You may need to sheath walls with ply or OSB.

 

[Swilling]

I like the way it looks, but its definitely more "man cave" than shop, but there's nothing wrong with that. Personally I think it would look good in a corner with a neon sign and a couple bar stools/table, but I wouldn't want it everywhere since I'm not sure how it would hold up in an unconditioned space in vertical placement (possible cupping or warping), but that's pure speculation on my part. But it sure does look good!

yeah, my shops typically get very worn and grubby in no time, and honestly I feel a bit lost with all this white sheetrock, its too clean and sterile, so trying to add some warmth and texture. into a reasonably large space. Could be too much on a lot of walls

 

[Swilling]

I think you'd be better off with vinyl plank than peel and stick squares but I would look for the type that gets stapled down as opposed to lock together and free floated. Note flooring generally requires an expansion gap around perimeter of room to allow for seasonal movement not sure how that would play out on a wall. Also not sure if stapling into sheetrock will hold up longterm. You may need to sheath walls with ply or OSB.

Yeah the peel and stick technically came about because it was teh cheapest option at the store, but I figured id be nailing it through the sheet and into the studs, shouldve been more clear, I definitly cant see it holding just into the sheetrock. Great point on the lock together because that could be a huge pain installing vertically. Thanks. appreciate the input

 

[kaymccampbell]

I did Judy's studio over in generic pergo. It turned out better than I thought it would.

 

[Old Man Roger]

I’ve seen people use it for an accent wall.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

I put laminated wood flooring (from a tear out) on the wall behind my yard tools. I don't worry about dining it with shovels and rakes.

 

[alinc100]

What about corrugated ,galvanized roof panels say 1/2 way up a small ledger board and then vinyl plank,tongue and groove planking,siding etc the remainder of the way up?