Vinyl siding inside attached garage...

[Stephen06GT]

I'm doing some reno work (patching and filling holes in drywall, then paint) in my garage. The drywall is pretty beat up (it's hasn't been very good from the day we moved in). Anyway, I was thinking about installing viny siding on the back and worst wall. Has anyone ever done this? Is there any building code concern? Your thoughts would be appreciated. Oh, I would only need 136 sq. ft.

Stephen

[Laffs]

What about doing slat board storage system instead. That way its functional and doesnt look out of place.

http://garage.customgarageworkstx.com/wp-content/gallery/garage-wall-storage/wp-wall_09.jpg

[RedSN]

Or just redo the drywall. Pull it down and install new. It's only 4 1/2 sheets.
If you want help, let me know. Have truck, will travel.

[Ray721]

If there's a million holes it's probably easier to just replace all of it lol.

The slat wall is nice too but uber $$$

[Stephen06GT]

Or just redo the drywall. Pull it down and install new. It's only 4 1/2 sheets.
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I thought about this, but I can't tape or especially mud to save my life.

[Screw]

I was gonna do same maybe half wall so if I'm washing cars in the garage I don't have to worry about drywall getting wet . Keep us posted if you do it .

[Intmdtr]

what about some cottage grade pine T&G?

[Stephen06GT]

what about some cottage grade pine T&G?

I don't think the wife will approve.

[Hckynut]

What about rip down the drywall and get some smooth 1 side plywood and paint it. That's what I did and you can mount anything anywhere.

[OneQwkStang]

I just patched and painted my garage. It was originally unpainted drywall, now its white and I have to wear shades in the garage.

[Mustang4]

As Stephen asked, "Is there any building code restriction on what he puts on the garage walls?"

[5.4MarkVIII]

Don't ever recall hearing of any code issues like that. Only thing you will want to make sure is that your vapour barrier is properly sealed and installed.

Personally I thing vinyl siding would look funny.
Check out lowes or Home Depot. They both have lots of siding panels options available. That look like brick or like wood. But come in a 4x8 sheet for easy install.

[Stephen06GT]

I am thinking about verticla siding. Something like this:

http://www.stpaulroofing.com/Exterior-Siding-Windows/Steel-Siding-MN-Alside/Alside-Steel-Siding-Board-And-Batten-lg.jpg

The siding would be installed on the existing drywall.

[2006-R/T_420]

Our wash bay at work is vinyl siding

I think vertical would look pretty good

although what laffs posted if cost wasn't a concern would be the best

[RedSN]

The siding would be installed on the existing drywall.
As long as you keep the fire separation drywall in place, shouldn't be any code issues with the siding.

[RedSN]

What about rip down the drywall and get some smooth 1 side plywood and paint it. That's what I did and you can mount anything anywhere.
The drywall is likely fire separation by code. Could install the plywood on top of the drywall with no issues.

[Stephen06GT]

It's a car park only, not a working garage. As far as holes in the fire separation, there is a water tap, electrical outlet, and central vac. tube, all done by the builder, and on every house in the neighborhood.

[03svt]

Wonder what the price difference would be paying a handy man to come hang a few sheets of drywall for you instead of the siding.

[twister]

Wonder what the price difference would be paying a handy man to come hang a few sheets of drywall for you instead of the siding.

i hear dons phone ringing....

[IanGTCS]

I thought about this, but I can't tape or especially mud to save my life.

Perfect place to get better at it. More practice makes it easier. And not over thinking/working it. You can always sand away mistakes, rather than trying to make it better while it dries (if that makes sense).

[Henry Mey]

Hi! It wasn't a garage I renovated but a house. But still, I was installing a vinyl siding http://sidinginvancouver.com/vinyl-siding.html. And it came out pretty cool. So don't fear using this material. I find it pretty durable and it also looks cool (although it depends on your taste xD).

[Henry Mey]

sorry if the joke about taste may seem offensive

[hammerhead]

if you use vinyl siding be sure not to nail it tight to the stud wall - it should be a bit loose to allow for expansion from hot to cold - if the nails are snug the vinyl may crack a the nail holes during expansion and come loose - I don't believe there will be any code stopping you from doing this - it kind of a good idea if you spray a lot of water...

[ZR]

^ Great ideas.

[Laffs]

I'll amend my answer of 4 years ago to now say use 26ga white sheet metal liner panels.

[hammerhead]

I'll amend my answer of 4 years ago to now say use 26ga white sheet metal liner panels.

lol - I saw the date after - he probably moved by now

[Quicksilver]

You can buy something called "Hardy Board". It's a cement board with a permanent painted finish(available in 20 or more colours). Needs no maintenance, easily washable, comes in 4x8 sheets, and costs about the same as siding. Much easier to install, much more durable than drywall. Needs no taping. You can get 1/2"x3" trim for it in matching colours to cover the joints, or leave the joints bare

I've built dozens of cabanas with it and it will last outside for decades. Inside a garage, probably forever.

[Stephen06GT]

Thanks to whoever brought this thread back to life.