Wall Covering

[JPetru82]

Hey guys. First time poster. I am currently building a 4 car garage, with a tool shed attached in the back. Rough size is 22' wide by around 60' long, with a wall around the 40' mark seperating the tool used and the garage. I plan on leaving the tool area open studs so I can utilize the space. The garage area I would like to finish the walls, but sheetrock is pretty pricey for that size job. Was thinking of doing a 3' section of corrugated metal, and then OSB on top of that to the rafters. The walls are roughly 10' tall, and the ceiling will be left open.
Does this sound like a good plan, or any other suggestions? Thanks.

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[boostaholic1]

Planning a garage myself at this time. All of the research I have seen, drywall is the cheapest way to cover the walls. Even used corrugated metal, people are super proud of. The cost of OSB is close to being the same as drywall by the time you purchase the Mud and materials. Depends on which "look" you prefer. Another bonus to the OSB is hanging things on the wall, no need to find a stud.

How is your OCD? It is difficult to have a finished look with the OSB.
I say, do what you prefer and makes you happy. The added cost of doing what you want isn't worth being unhappy in the end.
Good Luck!!

 

[rburke65]

I’d be surprised if OSB is more expensive than drywall

 

[OptionalStop]

I’d be surprised if OSB is more expensive than drywall

The prices moves a lot. An example would be some bad hurricanes down south driving up the price. I roofed my old house and was paying close to $15/sheet during summer months. It's down to $7 or $8 where I live right now.

 

[JPetru82]

OSB is definitely cheaper where I am from. Even if it was close per sheet, it'd still be cheaper in the long. It takes longer, in my opinion, to cut and hang sheetrock then it does OSB. Plus, I **** at taping so I would probably have to sub that out.
No OCD, so I dont mind a completely unfinished look, plus I like the advantage of being able to screw lightweight items anywhere without having to worry about studs.
I'm just not sure if I should go all OSB, or do the few feet of corrugated metal I mentioned. I think it would look pretty good. I would screw or nail a 1x4 as sort of a chair rail type thing where the osb and metal meet. Kind of hide the seam a bit.

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[TheShrine]

There are those who will tell you that OSB will.....explode! So there's that.

I trimmed all seams, rails and boxes with Cedar Beams/Battens.

 

[JPetru82]

Thanks for posting the pics. That's exactly what I think I'm going for. I think it looks great.
What did you do on the floor? Looks like some epoxy and then some square inserts?

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[TheShrine]

Thanks for posting the pics. That's exactly what I think I'm going for. I think it looks great.
What did you do on the floor? Looks like some epoxy and then some square inserts?

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I used the 12" X 12" Black and White squares, trimmed in the Red, then put White Epoxy with the Grey sprinkles. I used the squares in the shop area only.....I put Epoxy everywhere else. I would NOT put down Epoxy again. I'm just too rough for it! It was "pretty" at first but then I started dropping stuff! Make note of the stickers on the floor around the tire area under the lift and in the flat bay. Those stickers hide the pock marks from brake calipers and other heavy stuff that I have dropped over the years. I spend some time in a wheelchair so mopping every week to a month has stopped!









FYI..I used the Corrugated steel on the ceiling as well.

 

[TheShrine]

Thanks for posting the pics. That's exactly what I think I'm going for. I think it looks great.
What did you do on the floor? Looks like some epoxy and then some square inserts?

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BTW...do a search. This forum has mountains of info.....and opinions, on anything to do with garage floors, walls, lighting, etc........even "Pee Funnels"!! I'm serious! Look it up!

Good luck! Happy building! Let me know if I can help in any way.

 

[cupcakemike]

Just an option, I did drywall from the floor up 4 ft all around my shop, didn't tape or mud, then covered that drywall with 4x8 sheets of 1/4 plastic that I found at menards for about $18 a sheet, used liquid nails to attach it to the drywall. Easy to clean up/wipe down and no worries about rust that you might get with the corrugated metal if there is much moisture in the shop.

Ended up being under a dollar a sq/ft to do approx 400 sq/ft (my shop is 30x40)

 

[JPetru82]

Thanks for added pics shrine. I think that's what I'll end up doing when I get home later this year.
Oh, nice jeep btw.

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[ricpad]

I used 7/16" OSB but covered it with some used roof metal I picked up for about $200 .I just covered the bottom 4' with metal though. Also used the metal for the ceiling as well with no OSB behind it. Wanted that old time look.

 

[Julieann123]

What is the purpose of putting metal on the bottom, why not all OSB?

 

[JPetru82]

What is the purpose of putting metal on the bottom, why not all OSB?

I like the look

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[ricpad]

What is the purpose of putting metal on the bottom, why not all OSB?

Just for looks... there is osb behind it to hold anything I might wanna screw into the wall


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