Shop interior wall material

[Jaden]

I am in the process of finishing my pole barn shop.
What are some ideas for sidewall and ceiling coverings?

 

[Rick(MN)]

In the process of doing mine as we speak. After much thought, I went with 7/16 OSB. Reasons being.....wanted a flat surface for shelves, hooks....ect. Can always be freshened ip with a coat of paint.

 

[Ozarker]

Fiber cement siding is sometimes used for garage interiors. It is available in huge sheets, takes paint well and is fire resistant.

 

[PJH]

Last time I priced 7/16" OSB, it was five something a sheet. That's what I'm using in my shop. I'm about 1/2 done.

Paul

 

[MSM]

I used white siding tin(seconds) on the inside walls and ceiling. Really brightened it up,and fire resistant

 

[MarkB_MI]

Mine is 7/16" OSB. Cheap, reasonably durable, holds a screw so you can easily attach stuff. But it is NOT fireproof. I do most of my welding outside for that reason.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Nothing Shiney, if you plan on welding.. A friend has texured aluminum interior walls and they reflect arcs all over the shop.. Inside your helmet lights up blue from the arc.. I leave when the welding starts..

 

[Gun guru]

5/8" drywall.

Material and labor is about $1/sq. of board maybe a little more for ceilings.

 

[Mister Ike]

Absolutely 5/8" drywall. It will have good strength on 48" centers and is fire resistant. I did my 30 x 90 pole barn using 12" lengths and did not finish the screws. I just coated it with white primer and it looks good. Use exterior screws.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Are working in there or just storage ?
I would go 5/8 drywall,,,worth it for fire protection ! Peace of mind .

 

[JMS/.MN]

My shop was a job in progress for many years. First thing was the toolroom- OSB, two walls lined floor to ceiling with parts bins. Toolroom ceiling has 3 inch perf sewer pipe, 6 feet apart, hooked to furnace inlet to recycle warm air. (Plug the ends to keep birds out!) Main work area is drywall, white steel ceiling. All 6 inch insulated walls, ceiling has over a foot of blown insulation. Toolroom ceiling is 8 inch, covered for a loft storage area. Weld and torch in both- no issues.

 

[John Niolon]

I did my garage in 1/4" plywood, walls and ceilings. 3.5 insulation in walls 7" in ceiling. Painted walls lower half light gray and upper half white.. with all my junk I have NO wall space any longer. Ceilings were painted white with flouresent lighting. I"d also recommend at least one 4x8 sheet of wall covering be white shiny melamine wall board... like used in bathrooms... makes a great place to keep notes, sketch up fabrications... write phone numbers and wipes off easily...

you didn"t mention the "use" you see for your area... storage only, woodworking, metal work... might make a difference in wall covering..

john

 

[Jeff NWOH]

I used 7/16" osb. Painted white. If your gonna paint it, make sure you use an oil base primer. Don't ask, just trust me. Been about 9 years and needs washed or repainted. I'm not sure which would be easier. Was nice for insulating the ceiling as i put 3 layers of R-11(it was free). You could stand or kneel on it without worrying about falling through. Not fireproof, but my shop is big enough that I can weld and torch away from the walls.

 

[T]

did mine with the same stuff thats on the outside, steel! I run perlins every 2' on the inside of the poles and screwed the steel on. Insulated with 3" urethane spray foam on the walls and blow in fiberglass to R30 above the ceiling, it looks great and you could heat it with a candle, but I use hydraunic floor heat.

 

[Derek MN]

I spent a lot time researching the subject and ended up doing the ceiling in steel and the walls in 7/16" OSB. I went with the metal ceiling just in case the roof leaks or sweats onto the ceiling. OSB and constant moisture don’t mix well. I went with the OSB on the walls for a number of reasons:
Deaden the sound
Durability (It's a working shop, not a showroom)
Easy to hang cabinets and other items since the walls are flat.

I hung 2x4 purlins horizontally every two feet and then laid the OSB horizontally as well. I used a 2x8 purlin at 6' and 8' high for attaching cabinets and other heavy items.
The other posts are correct, if you want to paint it, use oil based primer first. I used two coats of oil based primer and one coat of latex semi-gloss color over the top. I did it about 3 years ago and it still looks good with no yellowing. I attached the best pic I could find on my computer right now.

 

[BOBM25]

Doing mine also right now. 7/16 OSB on walls. I also wanted to be able to drive nails or screws in wherever I wanted. Steel is the only way to go on the ceiling. Plus they are about giving it away right now. Could be a long time before its this cheap again. I'm putting 7mil plastic vapor barrier up 1st on everything.

 

[Anonymous-0]

I used 1/2 cdx on all of my walls and ceiling
it works great pluss i add'd peg board to hang a few tools and other stuff.
From:JR Frye

 

[Jaden]

Thanks for all the great responses!
John