Finishing Shop Garage

I had some OSB walls in my shop before I redid the garage. The big problem I had with it as a wall material was that it was very rough and would snag on everything and pull bits of the OSB (or whatever it snagged on) off. And there was no real way to smooth it up much. It was a little fussier about hanging stuff (depends on where you ended up on a given piece of OSB). Also a little fussier about screwing it to the studs, for the same reason. The stuff I got just had too much variability in quality for that application.

The price difference is definitely there between it and good grade plywood, but in the scheme of a whole project, it wasn't a major cost (things like garage doors were killing me). Also, if you look at the length of time you will have it up, it seems worth spending up.

 

OSB is a fine product as long as its used as intended.

It's not to be used as a finished product (designed to be covered up) and like ALL wood it's not good with moisture.

 

Anytime you put would against block, concrete, masonry, etc, it’s a good idea to use EPDM as an insulator to provide a moisture break to the wood. UGL makes a product call Drylok that’s worth applying, before any construction begins, as well.

Not necessarily. But, hung and finished right, it can provide a nice, durable surface. The problem is people are quick to throw stuff up, then, complain about it, no matter what the job is. They just want quick and cheap, anymore.

 

I went to Home Depot to check out OSB they had. Turned out to be of good quality and very smooth. At $8 per sheet I couldn’t go wrong. While it may not work for all garages I think it will do the trick.

Here is pic of the progress




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Still work in progress but I’m happy with how it’s coming along







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Sweet set up Man!

 

Very nice!

 

Very nice! I had to bring 30 amps out to mine since it only had one outlet. This autumn i plan to power wash the floor. It needs it.

 

Menards offer garage mats you can put down to protect your floor. Mine are 8’X20’ and am thinking they were only a couple hundred bucks, on sale.

 

I ran extra 20amp circuit from sub panel and 220v before the finish. Also added outlets on ceiling and extra boxes for lights.


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From the looks of the sprinkles on the floor he already did the 2-part epoxy covering on the floor. I did that in my last garage and it held up great. The key is to make sure the floor is cleaned properly prior to applying. If there is proper cleaning and application that shit will last forever.

The only time I ever used a rubber mat was when I had to lay down on the garage floor to work on something under the bike since I didn't have a lift.

 

I may get a mat for the street bike since that always stays in same spot and goes in and out a lot.


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@xTomKx did you just paint the wood?

 

What's the best way to insulate a cinder block wall garage? Metal furring strips, insulate between the strips with rigid foam and rock/plywood on top? Or can you do it from the outside: vapor barrier, insulation board and then stone as a decorative finish??

 

I had contractor primer and paint the OSB. They sprayed it.

 

Garage is looking pretty awesome.

 

Took me most of a day to prep the floor. Was a lot of work.

My buddy did epoxy in his garage some 10 years ago. He does metal fabrication and epoxy held up very well.

 

OSB painted up pretty nice... Looking good!

 

This is the brand I have. I got the ribbed pattern, so rain runoff, snowmelt, etc can’t spread off the mat. I simply broom it straight out the door, which keeps everything else clean.

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