Garage wall finishes - LotusTalk

qball · 12-06-2007, 04:10 PM

My current house has stucco on the inside of the garage... or at least cement board, with a stucco/sand coat finish. Unfortunately, this makes it a bitch to hang banners, neon lights, and such. You have to use anchors and cement screws... no nails, thumb tacks, etc.

The new garage we are building in our new house has drywall specified by the architect, but the new builder is recommending stucco...

So... those of you with BIG garages, what do you have for wall surfaces inside the garage?

Any guidance here?

RacyTracy · 12-06-2007, 04:16 PM

Well, I would think you would want fire-resistant drywall between the garage and the house. And I would drywall the whole thing.

qball · 12-06-2007, 04:18 PM

Garage is detached.

RacyTracy · 12-06-2007, 04:27 PM

Well, I would still use drywall for the whole thing.....for the reasons you gave about simplicity in hanging things and ease of repair should you need to cut a hole in it (to access plumbing or electrical or something. Is the moisture-resistant type something you would want to look at since you're in FL?

codymac · 12-06-2007, 05:07 PM

IMHO - either drywall, pegboard, slatboard, or... tile.

Z-dculus · 12-06-2007, 05:28 PM

drywall

RegGuy · 12-06-2007, 05:41 PM

Cement board around the base for 2' then greenboard so it weathers the harsher conditions a detached garage will have. Tile the base area for easy cleanup. Run a 4" channel around the edge of the floor with it draining at the garage door. With the tile and cement floor's channel you'll be able to wash the floor and spray it down and everything will wash out the front with no damage to the walls. The upper area will be great for posters, etc. OK, so that's my image of a great garage...

I've never heard of stucco inside.

darkSol · 12-06-2007, 06:20 PM

Slatwall!

From: http://www.kc-store-fixtures.com/slatwall_panels.htm

NMRJock · 12-06-2007, 06:23 PM

My father-in-law did his entire (large) shop in plywood. The cool thing about that is that you can put a screw or nail anywhere and you know it's going to bite.

drstvk · 12-06-2007, 11:14 PM

Mine is basic sheetrock from 6" to the ceiling. concrete floor with concrete up the wall for the first 6". White enamel paint for a clean look.

I like the Slatboard look, but the sheetrock is inexpensive, works well, and you can hang anything on it easily. If the object is heavy, it's no problem to go through the wall to the wood studs.

steve

Chris Mackey · 12-06-2007, 11:22 PM

Whatever makes life better when your car falls off the lift :^)

Zippy_Slug · 07-15-2008, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkSol

Slatwall!

From: Slatwall at KC Store Fixtures: Slatwall Panels, Slotwall, Melamine Slatwall, Paintgrade Slatwall

How well does that weather? Is it particle board? Plastic? Real wood?

Thanks

xxxotic · 07-15-2008, 08:09 PM

I have a concrete block garage and have solved the problem of mounting posters by using industrial strength velco on the wall and back of the frame for the poster.

Also it is easy to powerwash your floor since it wont matter if the stucco on the walls gets water on them.

I have to replace my walls in my bathroom since the shower stall didnt have concrete backer board, but regular drywall instead, which then had tile put over it. The grout around the tile came loose and some water had leaked thru and the drywall rotted out and crumbed. Found this out last night after I noticed I could push on the tiles on the bottom and they just gave way.

In Florida you might be able to get a lower insurance rate if it is made of stucco too.

Bob Dz. · 08-06-2008, 08:54 AM

I used the storewall system. Great system, a little pricy, but worth it. Tons of accessories. Different colors of walls too. The cabinets hang on the wall so everything is off the floor.

Talk to Charlie at "The Garage Store"

Organize your Garage with StoreWall

12-06-2007, 04:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
qball Genius! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,039 Images: 2	Garage wall finishes My current house has stucco on the inside of the garage... or at least cement board, with a stucco/sand coat finish. Unfortunately, this makes it a bitch to hang banners, neon lights, and such. You have to use anchors and cement screws... no nails, thumb tacks, etc. The new garage we are building in our new house has drywall specified by the architect, but the new builder is recommending stucco... So... those of you with BIG garages, what do you have for wall surfaces inside the garage? Any guidance here?

12-06-2007, 05:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
codymac short angry bloke Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: where the east tapers out and the west begins Posts: 8,580 Images: 19	IMHO - either drywall, pegboard, slatboard, or... tile. __________________ torque (tôrk) n. - an excuse for the lack of momentum. - let's bring back CanAm & Group B! - have you hugged your Exige today? I'm currently working on my performance driving merit badge. There's always somebody faster, sometimes it's me.

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12-06-2007, 06:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
NMRJock A smile a mile. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 3,311	My father-in-law did his entire (large) shop in plywood. The cool thing about that is that you can put a screw or nail anywhere and you know it's going to bite. __________________ Paul Parkanzky Magnetic Blue with Biscuit Touring, LSS, Starshield

12-06-2007, 04:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
RacyTracy Emmy Award Winning Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 6,994	Well, I would think you would want fire-resistant drywall between the garage and the house. And I would drywall the whole thing.

12-06-2007, 04:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
qball Genius! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,039 Images: 2	Garage is detached.

12-06-2007, 04:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
RacyTracy Emmy Award Winning Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 6,994	Well, I would still use drywall for the whole thing.....for the reasons you gave about simplicity in hanging things and ease of repair should you need to cut a hole in it (to access plumbing or electrical or something. Is the moisture-resistant type something you would want to look at since you're in FL?

12-06-2007, 05:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
RegGuy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,935	Cement board around the base for 2' then greenboard so it weathers the harsher conditions a detached garage will have. Tile the base area for easy cleanup. Run a 4" channel around the edge of the floor with it draining at the garage door. With the tile and cement floor's channel you'll be able to wash the floor and spray it down and everything will wash out the front with no damage to the walls. The upper area will be great for posters, etc. OK, so that's my image of a great garage... I've never heard of stucco inside.

12-06-2007, 11:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
drstvk Mt. Diablo Hiker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Danville, Ca Posts: 358	Mine is basic sheetrock from 6" to the ceiling. concrete floor with concrete up the wall for the first 6". White enamel paint for a clean look. I like the Slatboard look, but the sheetrock is inexpensive, works well, and you can hang anything on it easily. If the object is heavy, it's no problem to go through the wall to the wood studs. steve __________________ 05 BRP Elise 04 E46 M3 - SOLD 08 335i / 97 E36 M3 01 Dodge Durango / 90 300ZX 85 Toyota Cressida (with velour seats) and son's 06 Acura RSX-type S (ricer model)

12-06-2007, 11:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
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07-15-2008, 08:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
xxxotic Dude, There's My Car Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Posts: 1,918	I have a concrete block garage and have solved the problem of mounting posters by using industrial strength velco on the wall and back of the frame for the poster. Also it is easy to powerwash your floor since it wont matter if the stucco on the walls gets water on them. I have to replace my walls in my bathroom since the shower stall didnt have concrete backer board, but regular drywall instead, which then had tile put over it. The grout around the tile came loose and some water had leaked thru and the drywall rotted out and crumbed. Found this out last night after I noticed I could push on the tiles on the bottom and they just gave way. In Florida you might be able to get a lower insurance rate if it is made of stucco too.

08-06-2008, 08:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
Bob Dz. Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 241	I used the storewall system. Great system, a little pricy, but worth it. Tons of accessories. Different colors of walls too. The cabinets hang on the wall so everything is off the floor. Talk to Charlie at "The Garage Store" Organize your Garage with StoreWall

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