My garage is partially drywalled right now and the rest of the walls are just framed. The previous owner already installed shelving on the framing. I was going to take the shelving out, add insulation and drywall, and add more shelving, but I'm wondering is it really necessary? I could just redo the shelving over the framing like the previous owner did. It's just a single car garage with a washer/dryer i don't really care how it looks. Should I take the time to drywall it and make it look nice or just add the shelving I need. It doesn't really look bad, it just looks unfinished.
2007-06-16 11:24:39 · 11 answers · asked by cashmaker81 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Hey, it depends on how much time you think you'll spend in the garage. If you're in there quite a bit, insulation will keep the temps more constant and comfortable, and then would be worth it. And, if money is the issue, you could at least save a little by not taping and mudding and completely finishing the walls. Just slap in some insulation, and put up the dry wall, and then call it quits.
2007-06-16 11:28:03 · answer #1 · answered by Zuker 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Reconsider the drywall and go with plywood or chip board especially if there is a washer/dryer combo in there. Use insulation batts between the studs. You didn't say if the garage was heated or not. Your main concern with the dry wall is how humid the area will be. It would be a fair choice for noise control but moisture is your main concern. Depending on the finish, drywall will deteriorate in moist conditions, grow mold etc. On the other hand, plywood can be painted and various hooks and holders can easily be screwed on to hold tools and storage racks/systems/shelving.
2007-06-16 11:31:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok first ceilings are put in in the previous the partitions no remember what cloth you employ. Paneling is put in properly OVER drywall so in case you will use paneling you will might desire to drywall first. in case you panel over drywall this is not any longer had to tape the joints, saving alot of time. Paneling isn't hearth resistant and in a storage the place there is the prospect of hearth you may desire to to have a hearth resistant floor.
2016-10-09 08:36:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't care how it looks the only other plus would be that it's easier to keep clean when it's drywalled. If you have your laundry room out there then maybe that's a good reason to drywall.
2007-06-16 11:27:50 · answer #4 · answered by Sage 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-01 02:23:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes in the end insulating and drywalling will actually save you on heat and increase the worth of your home, go ahead and finish the ceiling to you will not regret it
2007-06-16 11:29:39 · answer #6 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should if you want more room for cars or what not unless your a tool kinda person then i would not so you could build mroe shelves in the future
2007-06-16 11:26:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, 'wet'wall it. You'll find that the humidity is a little worse inside, but it brings the security levels to unbelievable standards.
2007-06-16 11:27:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-06-16 11:27:22 · answer #9 · answered by comethunter 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should drywall it
2007-06-16 11:32:58 · answer #10 · answered by Canadia 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋