wall covering options non-drywall

[hockey88fan]

What are "metal primer panels?

 

[BlueBomber]

Being the victim of a self-induced garage fire, I went with fire-rated dry wall during my rebuild. I do like the look of the beadboard paneling, however. My dad's contemplating that for his garage that we finished insulating today.

 

[lmalcomb]

what are "metal primer panels?

x2 ?

 

[usmc_noma]

Ceiling and the left side of mine is finished in drywall since it's attached to the house. The rest is currently done in unfinished OSB and about 8ft of slatwall. I may change it all and go with drywall, but who knows at this point. I've changed my mind several times, but my first concern is getting a shed built to get some of the outdoor stuff out of there. I have a single car so space is a premium.

 

[mygarageone]

I went with osb , my reasoning was I could hang anything anywhere. I painted it gloss white which cleans up fairly well and it helps with lighting. And it is not easy to damage from hitting it with stuff.

 

[rartuin270]

Where are you guys buying OSB cheaper than drywall? 5/8 drywall is about 5.96 a sheet at my lowe's and 7/16 osb is 7.35 or something like that. I'm planning on just putting drywall up but not mudding and taping.

 

[txvwnut]

This is what I'm doing in mine, it's V crimp metal roofing and then I am doing the same brick on the bottom that is on the outside of the building.

 

[hockey88fan]

Where are you guys buying OSB cheaper than drywall? 5/8 drywall is about 5.96 a sheet at my lowe's and 7/16 osb is 7.35 or something like that. I'm planning on just putting drywall up but not mudding and taping.

Osb - $8.75
Half inch Drywall - $10.25

At my local lowes.

 

[rburke65]

Not 'metal primer panels'......metal liner panels. They line your ceiling or your walls with metal. What I used were supposedly seconds but I couldn't see any boo boos in them. Similar to metal siding. Screw it to the ceiling or walls and your done. Really reflects the lighting!

 

[hockey88fan]

Not 'metal primer panels'......metal liner panels. They line your ceiling or your walls with metal. What I used were supposedly seconds but I couldn't see any boo boos in them. Similar to metal siding. Screw it to the ceiling or walls and your done. Really reflects the lighting!

Is there any addition risk of condensation forming on the metal surfaces as opposed to other surfaces? I've read pole barns sweat, does a metal or aluminum interior do the same?

 

[vintagelifev8]

I haven't done this yet due to the size and cost for my garage, 30x48x12' walls...I intend to use old metal roofing (nice patina/rust) for the lower 4' and weathered barn board for the upper 8'. I think it will make a nice backdrop for my gas/oil signs...license plates...car grills etc. Somewhere I want to add a brick wall. But...I have a few other things that are more important right now...like electric

 

[ADSR]

White steel. Makes it bright



Epoxy the floor even helps more

i vote for this

 

[bazzateer]

If not already mentioned you can seal the OSB with a solution of pva and water - or even some very diluted wallpaper paste. Only needs one coat of paint then.

 

[Placer]

We put up 3/4 cdx sheeting on the lower 8' so that we could fasten stuff directly to it and so that it was more "resistant" to dings and such. Top 8' and ceiling are painted metal panels. Nice and bright now.

 

[ABADWILLYS]

Mine is sorta the same, on my 12 foot wall 40x60, I went with OSB on the bottom 4 feet, and metal panels for the other 8 feet and the ceiling. I love the metal,But the OSB i did where there may be a chance of wear and tear, and i could change out a damaged panel if needed, I primed my OSB with Killz and then painted in my color..it came out awrite..

 

[26 Flatrod]

Lot of great ideas here. I used paneling in my last garage. It was cheap, easy to put up, looked great without painting and you could screw relatively lightweight stuff to it anywhere. Only problem was it was too flimsy at ¼” and bowed out a little between studs. It was not as bright as a white wall, but I never had issues with light.

Since that worked so well, I decided to do the same thing with my new garage, but I used 11/32 BCX plywood instead. It is about 3/8” so it is much stiffer than paneling and the B side is sanded with no knots. That way I can just install it and forget it, no painting needed as far as I am concerned. They are much lighter and easier to cut than ½ or ¾ OSB and you can still hang just about anything you want except for heavy shelving (you would want to use studs there anyway). the cost was about $15 per sheet, but you are done, no painting or mudding or taping. I know it is not as fireproof as the other options, but otherwise it is a great option.

PS: when I was considering OSB I was told to put the outside against the studs so you are painting the "textured" side. It looks much better because the "flakes" aren't as visible.

 

[Randy in Maine]

I used 8" shiplap pine mounted vertically with 2 coats of satin poly on it. I like it.

 

[VTX1800]

I have used OSB in the last two garages I owned or built, easy to work with plus unlike sheet rock it's easy to affix things to the wall as long as you use common sense in how heavy the item is. I put two coats of paint on and called it good, about as much for reflection of light as well as my OCD

 

[JT-3]

What do ya'll think about cedar board lining/planks for a laundry room attached to a garage?

I'd like to use reclaimed wood but at $3/foot that gets real pricey. Rest of the garage is bright white drywalled.

 

[AnthonyJ124]

What do ya'll think about cedar board lining/planks for a laundry room attached to a garage?

I'd like to use reclaimed wood but at $3/foot that gets real pricey. Rest of the garage is bright white drywalled.

If you're worried about $/ft, I'd pass on the cedar and do pine tongue and groove or a basic ship lap. Cheap, easy, and looks great. Though I may be biased since I probably have a few miles of it in my house.

 

[driz]

did you prepaint before putting it up? Ive read that priming it before hanging makes it alot easier as the OSB soaks up alot of primer

We did a 10 x 24 bay in OSb. It took about 5 gallons of Home Depot Oil based to do the room with ceiling. Not at all a bad job with enough nap roller 1" IIRC. After that Walmarts famous Gloss outdoor latex and it went a long long ways. That rough side sure does swell though even using the recommended oil primer. It has the appearance of a poured concrete wall.
It's nice in that it's simple to hang and great to mount things to and hang objects. Not the prettiest stuff though either side out. One thing for sure that KILZ oil base makes the finished board feel just about like poured concrete.
I did mine hanging but made sure the bottom edge was soaked and done with 2 coats of Kilz about a foot up the outside just in case any snow and water get there. I also gave it a good inch of clearance off the floor, BIG MOLDINGS .

 

[broncorick]

I like drywall but concerned as my shop is only heated with a salamander when I am working and have had condensation. Will this decrease with drywall, insulation vapor barrier

 

[TooMuchHair]

I'm thinking of using a row of 3'x5'x 1/2" Durock (concrete board) http://www.homedepot.com/p/DUROCK-Next-Gen-1-2-in-x-3-ft-x-5-ft-Cement-Board-172965/202263276 as a tough, water resistant "kick board" in my new 60'x60' ICF wall shop with 10'-6" sidewalls and 16' vaulted ceiling. Not sure about the rest, enjoying all of these comments. Has anybody ever used the Durock, or have an opinion?

 

[rburke65]

I do not believe that there is any more of a threat to moisture on the metal than there is with any other product. IMO.....

 

[Denwood]

I really like the look and versatility of slatwall (MDF, sealed with 2 coats water based Varathane)

 

[burleyfarm]

My attached garage is drywall and it works fine for car and tractor storage and most wrenching needs.

My detached barn is going to get a combination of galvanized steel siding and recycled barn wood. Steel where I'll be creating sparks and dirty work. Barn wood for aesthetics. Here's a sample of the finished product in a bedroom I recently did. Different locations for the products but you'll get the idea.