"olson14" wrote in message
news:CLoYe.357663$_o.97303@attbi_s71...
: Hi all.
:
: I'm putting up OSB in my garage to panel the walls. I like the
OSB
: because it doesn't warp like plywood and it's reasonably
priced. My
: question is if anyone has had experience painting either the
rough or
: the smooth side.
:
: The rough will certainly soak up (a lot) of primer and paint.
The
: smooth side would be nice in terms of wash down. Will the
primer stick?
: I've tried a small section and it appears to be OK.
:
: Any experience out there?
:
: best,
: Ols

Yeah, the smooth side will paint fine; prime first of course.