Wall recommendations sought

[tez929rr]

Our small attached garage was built in 1953 with the house. It has exposed studs and planking. A previous owner painted the whole thing silver - it looks like he sprayed it - even wiring and electrical boxes are painted. I had built shelves that worked fine, but now that I have a workshop where most of my stuff is I figure. I will take all the shelves down, put up some sort of wall covering and get heavy wire shelving on wheels.

My first thought was using plywood, but I am open to suggestion.

 

[little d]

Tez,

Since it is attached, you need at least 5/8" Sheetrock as a fire break between the house and shop.

 

[theoldwizard1]

For a fire rated wall, I prefer 2 layers of 1/2" sheetrock. Stagger the joints.

 

[tez929rr]

I shoud explain further - this garage is a separate structure connected by a breezeway. Because of how utilities are routed through this breezeway attic space, a firebreak is not feasible.

 

[HillsME]

For my old shop I used 4 x 8 sheets of Hardie Panel exterior siding. It is very durable and holds up to moisture better than sheet rock. It is also fire safe. I did it also because I hate doing taping and joint finishing on wallboard. I painted it semi-gloss white for a nice clean surface. I was afraid to use plywood for fire concerns from gringing work.

 

[Jinks]

Peg board. Paint it any color you like, put cabinets over it, put shelves over it, whatever works for you. But, after you cover it with cabinets, shelves, etc. the rest is still peg board & you can hang what you like on it. I've done two shops that way, & the only improvement I've found is adding wall cabinets for better storage. The exposed peg board is just plain handy.

 

[laser3kw]

around here 1/4 peg board is $2 more for a 4 x 8 sheet than 7/16 osb ... just say'n

 

[camarotoolman]

This topic has been beat to death on here,, DW, plywood, obs, pegboard, sheet metal, you name it its been gone over, do a search. end of rant! thank you.

 

[tez929rr]

This topic has been beat to death on here,, DW, plywood, obs, pegboard, sheet metal, you name it its been gone over, do a search. end of rant! thank you.

Well, there always as to be one, I guess...

 

[laser3kw]

Actually, this subject came up at a good time. I will be finishing my detached garage over the winter and have been debating the details such as insulation, heat, lighting and interior wall board.
Osb, Dry wall, Peg board all have merit whether its cost, functionality, aesthetics or installation labor.
I am leaning towards OSB at the moment, unless I find persuading reasons for another. Pros - price and strength. Cons - I understand initial painting is involved and kind of pricey. I read it takes A LOT of primer.
I ruled out dry wall because it is fragile and deteriorate due to moisture.
I might consider Peg board around the workbench area, but not the whole garage.
I will spend a few extra dollars if the long term return warrants it.

 

[Kevin54]

You'll get as many answers as there are wall coverings. This is one topic that has been beat to hell and back again.

If you are going to be spraying water in the garage, don't use drywall. If you're afraid of fire, don't use OSB. If you don't want bugs and spiders getting in the holes, don't use pegboard. If you don't like wood, use concrete. If concrete seems too expensive, use concrete block. If you don't like those options, use metal.

 

[fred d]

I used OSB when I moved in to my current location that had open studs. Don't go all the way to the floor if moisture might be a problem

I only had one electrical outlet and one light so I added three electrical outlets on each wall before I added my OSB and added 4-8ft fluorescents

Wish I would have drywalled the ceiling to help brighten up the place

 

[BWS]

Stucco....slather'd on like a cheap Mexican resturaunt.

Its waterproof...fireproof...drunkproof....looks about the same whether its dirty or clean?

 

[darkk]

Because of how utilities are routed through this breezeway attic space, a firebreak is not feasible.

Up here in the North East, they don't care about your problems. You install a 5/8" fire rated drywall between garage and living space or you don't pass inspection. We even have to fill around any lines that come through that firebreak with a non burn filler...

 

[tez929rr]

Up here in the North East, they don't care about your problems. You install a 5/8" fire rated drywall between garage and living space or you don't pass inspection. We even have to fill around any lines that come through that firebreak with a non burn filler...

Yes, well here there is no building inspection, period. In the city, sure. Not in rural areas.

 

[Falcon67]

7/16" OSB is cheaper than ply and easy to work with. It rips clean with a saw guide if you have oddball stud spacing. It also spans 24" OC studs without problems.

 

[little d]

Tez,
Kevin is right, there are as many answers to that question as you want.
First off, ya gotta figure out what you will be doing out there. If you will be doin grinding, welding, using a cutting torch, etc...I, personally wouldn't recommend plywood or OSB. If you are just going to store cars and stuff in there then ya, it would work but, is it going to give you the finished look you are looking for?

My suggestion is to figure out what it will be used for, short and long term and look around on here at different wall coverings and then decide what will work best for your purpose.