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alternative to drywall ?
I'd like to move the lathe from the garage to the basement but I need to
finish the walls first. I don't look forward to putting up drywall though. For one thing it I'd need to bring it down through a fairly narrow stairway. Are there other cheap alternatives to drywall that would work relatively well in a basement shop? thanks, bruno. |
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"Ecnerwal" wrote in message ... In article , l (Miko the pooch) wrote: I'd like to move the lathe from the garage to the basement but I need to finish the walls first. I don't look forward to putting up drywall though. For one thing it I'd need to bring it down through a fairly narrow stairway. Are there other cheap alternatives to drywall that would work relatively well in a basement shop? Well, depends on cheap, and may be affected (if you care) by local codes. Thus the reason for the drywall. Fire codes. May not affect you unless you have habitable space down there. Your insurance people may have their, more stringent standards. Most will allow panels over drywall protecting the interior from wires. I would use outdoor Romex in a basement just because. A workshop needs good sturdy wainscoting to dent, with continuous pegboard above. Light-colored tempered Masonite. |
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In article , "George" George@least
wrote: "Ecnerwal" wrote in message ... In article , l (Miko the pooch) wrote: I'd like to move the lathe from the garage to the basement but I need to finish the walls first. I don't look forward to putting up drywall though. For one thing it I'd need to bring it down through a fairly narrow stairway. Are there other cheap alternatives to drywall that would work relatively well in a basement shop? Well, depends on cheap, and may be affected (if you care) by local codes. Thus the reason for the drywall. Fire codes. May not affect you unless you have habitable space down there. Your insurance people may have their, more stringent standards. Most will allow panels over drywall protecting the interior from wires. I would use outdoor Romex in a basement just because. A workshop needs good sturdy wainscoting to dent, with continuous pegboard above. Light-colored tempered Masonite. I kinda thought there wasn't anything cheaper then drywall, looks like I'm not the only one that thinks so -- -------------------------------------------------------- Personal e-mail is the n7bsn but at amsat.org This posting address is a spam-trap and seldom read RV and Camping FAQ can be found at http://www.ralphandellen.us/rv |
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Not cheap here in Louisiana . . . after Katrina, drywall is at a premium . .
.. Steve "Ralph E Lindberg" wrote in message ... In article , "George" George@least wrote: "Ecnerwal" wrote in message ... In article , l (Miko the pooch) wrote: I'd like to move the lathe from the garage to the basement but I need to finish the walls first. I don't look forward to putting up drywall though. For one thing it I'd need to bring it down through a fairly narrow stairway. Are there other cheap alternatives to drywall that would work relatively well in a basement shop? Well, depends on cheap, and may be affected (if you care) by local codes. Thus the reason for the drywall. Fire codes. May not affect you unless you have habitable space down there. Your insurance people may have their, more stringent standards. Most will allow panels over drywall protecting the interior from wires. I would use outdoor Romex in a basement just because. A workshop needs good sturdy wainscoting to dent, with continuous pegboard above. Light-colored tempered Masonite. I kinda thought there wasn't anything cheaper then drywall, looks like I'm not the only one that thinks so -- -------------------------------------------------------- Personal e-mail is the n7bsn but at amsat.org This posting address is a spam-trap and seldom read RV and Camping FAQ can be found at http://www.ralphandellen.us/rv |
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Ecnerwal writes: If you don't care how the joints look, you can cut drywall down before moving it. I might go this route. I was hoping there was some other cheap but lightweight material. But being in the basement I am very concerned about safety. I'll just have to take my time. bruno. |
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"mac davis" wrote in message ... Well, my way is not fireproof like drywall but works for me... I covered the inside wall of my garage with 1 1/2" thick styrofoam insulating panels that have a vapor barrier on each side... they're quick, light ( a 4' x 4' weighs about 3 or 4 pounds) and cheap... about $15 each... the 3/4" that my neighbor used are less than $10 a sheet.. Dunno, Mac. Is that stuff certified? Older stuff _had_ to be installed under drywall because it melted prior to burn. No ceilings! |
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mac davis wrote:
On 10 Apr 2006 02:56:24 GMT, l (Miko the pooch) wrote: I'd like to move the lathe from the garage to the basement but I need to finish the walls first. I don't look forward to putting up drywall though. For one thing it I'd need to bring it down through a fairly narrow stairway. Are there other cheap alternatives to drywall that would work relatively well in a basement shop? thanks, bruno. Well, my way is not fireproof like drywall but works for me... I covered the inside wall of my garage with 1 1/2" thick styrofoam insulating panels that have a vapor barrier on each side... they're quick, light ( a 4' x 4' weighs about 3 or 4 pounds) and cheap... about $15 each... the 3/4" that my neighbor used are less than $10 a sheet.. Mac https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis/wood_stuff.htm Doesn't sound that cheap. I am in the process of converting a garage into a shop and paid under $10 for 4' x 10' drywall. Admittedly the drywall is harder to handle but the cost savings---! |
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I've done a good deal of construction in my day and it almost always
comes back to drywall. It's hard to beat for the price and durability. It's heavy, but that's it strength. There just isn't anything any cheaper. I had the same questions when I decided to finish my shop in the basement and that's what I used. I just did a couple coats of mud/tape and painted. Not the pretiest, but it works. I didn't have help moving in the sheetrock so just cut the sheets in half. The only other thing is thin paneling, but it will cost as much or more than sheetrock and not be near as durable. Earl Miko the pooch wrote: I'd like to move the lathe from the garage to the basement but I need to finish the walls first. I don't look forward to putting up drywall though. For one thing it I'd need to bring it down through a fairly narrow stairway. Are there other cheap alternatives to drywall that would work relatively well in a basement shop? thanks, bruno. |
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In article qLs_f.827$B42.679@dukeread05,
"Steve DeMars" wrote: Not cheap here in Louisiana . . . after Katrina, drywall is at a premium . . . Compared to... can you name a wall covering that is cheaper? -- -------------------------------------------------------- Personal e-mail is the n7bsn but at amsat.org This posting address is a spam-trap and seldom read RV and Camping FAQ can be found at http://www.ralphandellen.us/rv |
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Luan 1/2"
"Ralph E Lindberg" wrote in message ... In article qLs_f.827$B42.679@dukeread05, "Steve DeMars" wrote: Not cheap here in Louisiana . . . after Katrina, drywall is at a premium .. . . Compared to... can you name a wall covering that is cheaper? -- -------------------------------------------------------- Personal e-mail is the n7bsn but at amsat.org This posting address is a spam-trap and seldom read RV and Camping FAQ can be found at http://www.ralphandellen.us/rv |
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On Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:01:09 -0400, "George" George@least wrote:
"mac davis" wrote in message .. . Well, my way is not fireproof like drywall but works for me... I covered the inside wall of my garage with 1 1/2" thick styrofoam insulating panels that have a vapor barrier on each side... they're quick, light ( a 4' x 4' weighs about 3 or 4 pounds) and cheap... about $15 each... the 3/4" that my neighbor used are less than $10 a sheet.. Dunno, Mac. Is that stuff certified? Older stuff _had_ to be installed under drywall because it melted prior to burn. No ceilings! Like I said, it's not "safe", but very effective... in my case, I'll take a chance on my garage walls as a trade off for fast, easy and insulating... I also have three 2" thick sheets that are cut to the height of the open garage door that make an instant "wall" without having to work with the garage door closed... (14' wide garage door) Mac https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis/wood_stuff.htm |
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On Tue, 11 Apr 2006 03:14:14 GMT, Ralph wrote:
mac davis wrote: On 10 Apr 2006 02:56:24 GMT, l (Miko the pooch) wrote: I'd like to move the lathe from the garage to the basement but I need to finish the walls first. I don't look forward to putting up drywall though. For one thing it I'd need to bring it down through a fairly narrow stairway. Are there other cheap alternatives to drywall that would work relatively well in a basement shop? thanks, bruno. Well, my way is not fireproof like drywall but works for me... I covered the inside wall of my garage with 1 1/2" thick styrofoam insulating panels that have a vapor barrier on each side... they're quick, light ( a 4' x 4' weighs about 3 or 4 pounds) and cheap... about $15 each... the 3/4" that my neighbor used are less than $10 a sheet.. Mac https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis/wood_stuff.htm Doesn't sound that cheap. I am in the process of converting a garage into a shop and paid under $10 for 4' x 10' drywall. Admittedly the drywall is harder to handle but the cost savings---! also, there's the insulating factor... and I guess if you wanted to really nitpick, the cost of the drywall screws, tape and mud.. lol Mac https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis/wood_stuff.htm |
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Cheaper than drywall? Man, you are cheap! I doubt you will find anything
much cheaper than drywall. Barry "Miko the pooch" wrote in message ... I'd like to move the lathe from the garage to the basement but I need to finish the walls first. I don't look forward to putting up drywall though. For one thing it I'd need to bring it down through a fairly narrow stairway. Are there other cheap alternatives to drywall that would work relatively well in a basement shop? thanks, bruno. |
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In article 8xO_f.1071$B42.429@dukeread05,
"Steve DeMars" wrote: Luan 1/2" Good for you, but not here though -- -------------------------------------------------------- Personal e-mail is the n7bsn but at amsat.org This posting address is a spam-trap and seldom read RV and Camping FAQ can be found at http://www.ralphandellen.us/rv |
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Cheaper than drywall? Man, you are cheap! I doubt you will find anything
much cheaper than drywall. Barry Stapled up tarpaper...? Makes for one, dark interior, though. |
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On Thu, 13 Apr 2006 13:29:17 GMT, "Dan Bollinger"
wrote: Cheaper than drywall? Man, you are cheap! I doubt you will find anything much cheaper than drywall. Barry Stapled up tarpaper...? Makes for one, dark interior, though. Not nearly as attractive as cherry paneling with high gloss white latex.. Mac https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis/wood_stuff.htm |
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What's a basement, anyway? Is it like an extended concrete slab to put
the boat on, or the space between the piers to put the freezer for fish & game or maybe like under a chickee for chickens to scratch? We social climbing Florida natives believe roll roofing is classier than tar paper for walls and feel that asphalt shingles are the ultimate in wall elegance here in redneck valhalla. Whatever happened to cellotex and other cellulose wall board? The 'old money' retirees from New England still favor open studs for their cottage walls, while the noveaus brag about their marble halls. Turn to Safety, Arch Fortiter http://community.webtv.net/almcc/MacsMusings |
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For the exterior block or concrete wall, paint works.
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On Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:30:22 GMT, Ecnerwal
wrote: In article , l (Miko the pooch) wrote: I might go this route. I was hoping there was some other cheap but lightweight material. But being in the basement I am very concerned about safety. I'll just have to take my time. Well, run the cementboard price through your estimate. If it gets wet (basement flooding, plumbing problem, etc) it laughs it off (using galvanized deck screws to attach it will help it not show anything). It takes significantly more impact to damage it. In these ways it's better than drywall, which somewhat justifies the price, and it's already in smaller pieces. Ahh- another one. Right next to the cement board, there's some thinner fiber underlayment stuff that is a whole lot easier to cut, runs a little more than drywall and comes in 3' x 5' peices. Probably a better choice for wall covering than the old concrete board. |
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Second one, which may be contrary to your local codes are those cheap
plastic panels some folks use to line showers. There are two types of plastic wall panels. Both are code rated, they have a fire-retardant. One is a white gel-coated fiberglass panel frequently seen on the interiors of wall-in coolers. Their great advantage is that it is easy to wipe mold and mildew off of them. Comes only in refrigerator white. 4x8 The second are PVC textured sheets. You see this in hospitals and commercial buildings. Comes in dozens of colors. 4x8 Now comes the kicker. To meet firecode, both are to be installed over sheetrock. Dan |
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In article ubN%f.894691$x96.132403@attbi_s72,
"Dan Bollinger" wrote: There are two types of plastic wall panels. Both are code rated, they have a fire-retardant. One is a white gel-coated fiberglass panel frequently seen on the interiors of wall-in coolers. Their great advantage is that it is easy to wipe mold and mildew off of them. Comes only in refrigerator white. 4x8 The second are PVC textured sheets. You see this in hospitals and commercial buildings. Comes in dozens of colors. 4x8 Those are good suggestions, Don. Since my turnery is in my basement, I try to keep it pretty clean with sweeping up daily and brushing or wiping the walls down pretty frequently. I painted the drywall with a gloss white latex so it would be more durable to wet wiping. The problem is developing that the wet-wood-stripe is staining the paint - and that just don't look right. The plastic overlay panels would solve that problem and I'd think be pretty durable with the drywall backing it up. -- Owen Lowe Northwest Woodturners Pacific Northwest Woodturning Guild ___ Tips fer Turnin': Place a sign, easily seen as you switch on your lathe, warning you to remove any and all rings from your fingers. Called degloving, extended hardware can grab your ring and rip it off your finger. A pic for the strong of stomach: www.itim.nsw.gov.au/go/objectid/2A3AC703-1321-1C29-70B067DC88E16BFC/index.cfm Besides, rings can easily mar the surface of a turning as you check for finished smoothness. |
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