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Finishing Shop Garage

Discussion in 'General' started by xTomKx, May 23, 2019.

  1. xTomKx

    xTomKx Well-Known Member

    I have been working on my current shop garage for some time. It's about 30x30 partially attached with a unfinished room above.

    I ran 220v electric, additional 110v outlets, added insulation. It is now ready for walls and ceiling.

    So now I'm considering:

    Drywall walls and ceiling 5/8"
    Plywood walls/Drywall ceiling
    Particle board
    T-111

    What is the best option and why?
     
  2. rd400racer

    rd400racer Well-Known Member

    I would go plywood walls, drywall ceiling. My reasoning: T-111 is overkill and mainly exterior use, drywall walls suck if any moisture gets on them and particle board in the same vein...it sucks when wet.

    Plywood walls are fantastic when you want to add a shelf, etc.
     
  3. TurboBlew

    TurboBlew Registers Abusers

    type x on ceiling
    if you do walls add blocking where you may want to add shelves or hang cabinets.
     
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  4. FZ1guy

    FZ1guy Hey...watch this

    Plywood from floor up 4'
    Pegboard 4' to ceiling
    Insulation behind it all
     
  5. peakpowersports

    peakpowersports Well-Known Member

    If its going to get used and dirty, I'd say tin the whole thing. Reflects a ton a light and you can hose it off when nasty.
     
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  6. Thistle

    Thistle Well-Known Member

    I'm building my own shop right now and will be using plywood on some portions for hanging shelves, cabinets etc... The remainder of the inside walls will be steel siding. The reason for the steel is two-fold; most of the work inside the shop will be welding (my side business) - thus fire prevention is a consideration. The second reason is that I realized that I had inadvertently ordered too much siding material (double-ordered my roof... :rolleyes:) so my plans are to 'flip' the panels it and put the galvanized side out - I may paint or leave as is. Either way, it will deflect grinding and welding sparks with minimal fire risk. My building is also all steel construction (i-beams).

    I'd go with the plywood option. Drywall sucks for moisture, bumps and dings.
     
  7. pickled egg

    pickled egg Tell me more

    For a little nicer cleanup and longevity, putting FRP over the 4' high plywood wall covering is an option.
     
  8. CB186

    CB186 go f@ck yourself

    I went all sheetrock and semigloss paint for cleanability.
     
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  9. CRA_Fizzer

    CRA_Fizzer Honking at putter!

    Aren't there insurance issues if you go with wood in a garage? I could be wrong.
     
  10. BigBird

    BigBird blah

    aren't most garages made with wood?
     
  11. Big T

    Big T Well-Known Member

    He's referring to fire resistance

    Plywood burns pretty easy, whether you are cutting, welding, grinding, etc.

    Drywall has much better fire resistance. FRP up 4' over drywall makes cleaning easier
     
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  12. peakpowersports

    peakpowersports Well-Known Member

    Problem with FRP is it reminds me of cheap campground bathrooms and mobile homes.

    But this looks good!
    [​IMG]
     
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  13. Tristan

    Tristan Well-Known Member


    Looks good, but you'll want to keep plenty of ear protection on hand
     
  14. peakpowersports

    peakpowersports Well-Known Member

    Fill it up and it shouldnt be too bad
     
  15. xTomKx

    xTomKx Well-Known Member

    If I go with plywood what thickness do you recommend?
     
  16. This. An electrical fault in a shitty Chinese outlet will turn plywood into a raging inferno in a very short amount of time.
     
  17. Riders Discount

    Riders Discount 866-931-6644 ext 817

    Good reason to use conduit and metal boxes
     
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  18. rd400racer

    rd400racer Well-Known Member


    1/2" to 5/8 is fine. For cost effectiveness go with a B/C plywood and paint it...it will look good.
     
  19. Smilodon

    Smilodon Wannabe

    Happy with how my painted plywood came out. Also screwed all the panels on so they can be removed (theoretically) for working behind them if required.
     
  20. xTomKx

    xTomKx Well-Known Member

    Got any pictures?


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