Shop wall coverings
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Shop wall coverings
Just started a new shop (21x42 attached garage, 3/4 12' ceilings, remaining 8' ceiling w/ loft) and I am looking for options to cover the walls. I like the look of drywall and will be using it for the ceilings and the walls. I would like to find something to cover the bottom 4 feet or so of the wall that is more durable than drywall and a little more water resistant (the shop has a floor drain and I will be washing vehicles inside during the winter). My first thought was to buy 4x8 sheets of waterproof paneling (the kind you see in inexpensive shower stalls), but I'm not sure if that material is tough enough to hold up to the occasional door ding or slipped wrench. Any thoughts would be helpful.
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what about finding a nicer grade plywood. a fellow farmer got a great deal on a bunch of plywood that was finishing grade.ummmm it was a real ligth wood with dark streaks in it. real nice stiff. but anyway, he lined his entire shop with it. if you got a nice grade and did soem sort of sealer on it i dont see why it wouldnt do what you are asking. the shower stuff i am thinking of is would do nice as well, but the stuff we used was ridiculous expensive. i might be thinking of something diffrent though.
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Regular OSB is cheap and if sealed with some polyurethane it should work OK. OSB would also work for the upper walls and would be much stronger and more durable than sheetrock. You would need 5/8" sheetrock on any wall that is common with a dwelling for fire resistance.
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outdoor plywood which you slather polyurethane on both faces, the bottom, and the sides.
Polyurethane like for hardwood flooring. Two coats on the faces and three on the edges will prevent any water from dissolving the wood.
Polyurethane like for hardwood flooring. Two coats on the faces and three on the edges will prevent any water from dissolving the wood.
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I personally used 7/16" OSB top to bottom, with 1/16" melamine paneling(pioneer white) over that. I did the math, and at the time it was cheaper than buying paint, sealer, brushes, rollers, etc.... I know a friend who used steel panel("durapanel") to line his weld shop, which was prepainted white. A little expensive, but sure fireproof. My 2 cents.
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Drywall the entire shop then cover the bottom 4' with FRP lying horizontal.
FRP is Fiberblass Reinforced Panel. This is the paneling that is required usually by DEC for foodservice locations and wetrooms. Dont be shocked by the price of the paneling and the adhesive. Great for wet locations and easy to clean.
FRP is Fiberblass Reinforced Panel. This is the paneling that is required usually by DEC for foodservice locations and wetrooms. Dont be shocked by the price of the paneling and the adhesive. Great for wet locations and easy to clean.
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You can always use pressure treated plywood for the 1st 4 foot. If you're going to do welding, cover with galvanized sheet metal where needed.
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Put on the drywall, then screw 2x2 pressure treated to the bottom of the wall over the drywall and back it liberally on the floor and wall with silicon RTV. Then rest 1/8" polycarbonate on top of this (which comes in 4x8 sheets and is flame retardant) and screw it to the wall into the 2x4 studs. The 2x2 will prevent water from migrating under the wall to the 2x4 wall and rotting it out. Seal all edges with clear GEII silicon. You can run a clear bead before putting on the poly 4x8 panel and let it rest in the bead.
then screw 1/8" thick polycarbonate (4x8 sheets) on the bottom
then screw 1/8" thick polycarbonate (4x8 sheets) on the bottom
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Thanks for all the input. I went to local HD today and found a material called "tile Board" It is water proof, guaranteed not to chip and only $12 for a 4'x8' sheet. I am also going to look into the "fiberglass reinforced panels". What ever I do use I want to use a white color to keep the shop bright, but I think I will cover a spot for welding with galvinized metal
Thanks again
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