OT: new shop walls

Anonymous-0 · Jun 7, 2014

Adding on to my shop. Part of it will be for playing with tractors & such & part will be to expand my wood shop. Tractor shop will be lined with white tin. Lookig for ideas on the wood shop part. I could tin it also, sheet rock it, or use 4X9 sheets of Hardi board.Ideas appreciated. Sheet rock would be cheapest, Hardie board easiest,& tin easiest to keep clean.Thanx.

Bob Harvey · Jun 7, 2014

I used 7/16" OSB. 1 coat of paint before installation, 1 coat after. You can hang almost anything anywhere.

David G · Jun 7, 2014

I used OSB, does not get dinged up.

Anonymous-0 · Jun 7, 2014

I have found that plywood works about as good as anything. It will hold a nail or hook a lot solider than a composite board such as OSB. Yes, plywood will be a little more expensive, but in my opinion worth it. I myself prefer 5/8" over 1/2", again a little more expensive, but you can hang about anything anywhere you want on it without worry.

Spudm · Jun 7, 2014

I have used OSB, drywall and tin. I think tin is the best and looks more professional when completed.

JerryS · Jun 7, 2014

Last year I built myself an 'office' within my tool/equipment shed. I lined the walls with 4' x 8' rough-cut T-111 panels, 4" centers. They're a little pricy, and they're really for exterior use, but if you want a nice rustic look for your woodshop they work well. I applied a coat of clear varnish. I just didn't want the look of plywood and certainly not flake board.

JRSutton · Jun 7, 2014

Peg board all around - at least for the top half of the wall. then build a continuous shelf between the upper and lower half - all the way around (like a big chair rail).

That's what my father did in his shop - so many years ago - extremely handy having unlimited hanging locations. And the shelf was a perfect spot for everything that didn't have a spot.

Frank 41 · Jun 7, 2014

My neighbor used reject and damaged insulated garage door panels. He got his from CHI in Arthur, IL.

omahagreg · Jun 7, 2014

I hung 1/2" drywall, walls and ceiling. Did not tape anything, just hung it nicely then painted it white!

MarkB_MI · Jun 8, 2014

7/16" OSB is cheap and durable. It holds screws and is relatively easy to install.

By "Hardi board", I assume you mean HardiePanel. I'm not familiar with this product, but it looks like a good choice IF you'll have some help installing it. According to the Hardie web site, a 4x9' sheet of this stuff weighs 83 lbs!

ss55 · Jun 8, 2014

I'll second the suggestion of adding pegboard walls in a woodworking shop. It makes a great place to store all those big clamps and bulky jigs that take up too much space to store inside a cabinet. It also makes a pretty good place to store about any tools that don't rust. I can find things quickly just by looking at the wall. Also I can get a tool and replace it again without opening any cabinet doors or moving other tools. If I had to build another woodworking shop, I'd put pegboard on the top half of the walls again. The exception is if you shop gets birds in it, then forget the pegboard, it creates too many places for birds to roost and build nests.

Paint the walls white, or use something with a bright reflective finish. It will make your shop brighter, and cleaner looking.

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