Shop walls

Because the grain in the layers of plywood are laminated in a cross grain pattern it is fairly stable and does not expand or contract much. I'd butt the seams tight.

If you leave a gap between the sheets it will become a dust trap, there will be enough flex in the timber to account for any expansion.

I know you said you have the ply on hand, but if it's just being used as lining I'd be inclined to save it for something worthwhile - any brackets and mounts you put up will go in to the studs, so I'd be getting some 1/8 ply just for wall lining. Cheers Paul

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It'll move, but you'll never notice the tiny bulge between the studs. Do yourself a favor and run some fire-break type support between the studs at a couple of levels. Note the centerline from some constant position for future reference. Makes it easier to hang heavy stuff in the future when you know where they are.

When you go for paint, lighting people recommend either flat or eggshell, they say that gloss causes glare.

Sheet rock is cheaper, and doesn't burn nearly as easily as the plywood. robo hippy

Hi Guy

I have 3/8" plywood as inside walls in my workshop, they are but together, and that's just fine, make sure you have some extra electrical outlets and like George said have some horizontal bracing in so you are able to hang/attach some stuff to your wall when necessary. As for the painting, mine is only sealed and left wood grain, if you want to paint, high gloss is the strongest paint, and easiest to clean and keep clean if needed.

Have fun and take care Leo Van Der Loo

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or, sheet rock.. it's cheap, easy, and paint-able.... save the plywood for cabinets and drawers for the shop.. *g*

mac

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but it's So easy to fix.. lol also a lot better insulating properties for weather and sound that ply..

mac

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