How to paint a smooth finish on OSB walls

[@TrapDoorWoodworks]

Tip: If the building is going to be used as a shop, put the rough side of the OSB towards the shop. It acts as a noise cancelier kind of like a sound studio. it's harder to paint, but functions better for the intended use. I am building a woodshop right now, but I'm using 3/4" ply on the walls to handle the load of all the things attached to it, and the abuse it will take from flying objects and swinging boards. The fire risk is obviously higher with wood, so make sure to take that into consideration.

[@dteam8602]

@TrapDoorWoodworks I'm considering OSB for my barndo ceiling. It's super loud when it rains. Your opinion, smooth side up or down for maximum sound deadening? Mineral wool will be between the OSB and the spray foam insulation as well. Thanks. -Tex

[@TrapDoorWoodworks]

@@dteam8602 If you have mineral wool and spray foam towards the tin, I would put the smooth side towards that and the rough side into the room. That should stop noise inside the building from bouncing around. Good luck!

[@dteam8602]

@@TrapDoorWoodworks Excellent. Thank you!

[@TrapDoorWoodworks]

@@dteam8602 You are quite welcome! 😊

[@benburnett8109]

What?????

[@charliehead94]

The video was very useful in determining that I shall not be using OSB to line the walls of my summerhouse. Thank you.

[@thehillproject1]

When a 10 min video saves days of work I'd call that a success!

[@SouthwestStet]

Looks good! Thanks for sharing. I’m thinking of doing something similar.

[@thehillproject1]

Glad to hear it! I hope your project goes well ❤️

[@dteam8602]

Excellent music, excellent info. Thanks!

[@thehillproject1]

Thank you!

[@foxwoodworking8759]

Looks very nice and I do like to look of OSB. I used OSB sheeting in my workshop (old brick barn, put up studs, rockwool then OSB but covered everything with green sheet rock. Using sheet rock you can tape and mud, paint easily and most important for my workshop, lower the fire risk. You also have some thermal mass to help maintain temperature. The painted sheet rock is also much easier to clean. With the OSB behind the sheet rock my walls are strong and significantly less chance for sheet rock damage.

[@Lolatyou332]

only problem I have with sheet rock in a garage, is that more than likely with the shifts in temperature the drywall mud will crack anyway.

[@violetk4948]

I should have told the builder of my little 3 season entryway to return the OSB. Now a huge pia to smooth and paint.

[@johnn8414]

Had you used the 'smooth' side, it would've been a better job, the 'waffled' or 'screened' side doesn't hide well. My OSB manufacturer said either side can be 'out', exterior or interior. the 'smooth' side is supposed to have a waxy coating, but I found that to not be true, for my shop project, I put the 'smooth' or Printed/stamped side out. (The stripes for nailing ease are on the waffle side) the side with writing is normally smoother than yours, not sure why, but a coat of Oil-Based Primer (Kilz) and then a solid stain (Behr) hide almost ALL of the chips and has held up well to New England weather, Snow/Ice/Rain/Sun for 6 yrs now with NO issues ! Just my .02c, Your garage looks GREAT BTW !!

[@kodakhrome3754]

You can tell that the negative comments are coming from people who most likely don’t even have a pot to piss in amazing garage setup probably just a bunch of lonely angry tired nobody’s.

[@ofacid3439]

You look like Titanic Sinclair Nevermind, thanks for the video. Very useful indeed

[@thehillproject1]

😂 Why is that so accurate..?!

[@gaknskk]

It looks great but why not the celing?

[@MrSiJay]

81k views and 500 subs. Keep up the grind you guys can do this

[@Lolatyou332]

I used standard kilz interior / exterior primer and it looks better than this did. I'd recommend in the future to sand down the edges between each sheet of OSB so that they are flat, then when caulking, use a 1.5 inch putty knife to apply the caulk smooth and hide the seams entirely (you can use your finger on the corners) . Additionally, I'd recommend applying a liberal amount of primer as well as applying 3-4 coats in total, additionally, I'd recommend at least running over it with a pole sander at the minimum starting on the 2nd-3rd coat before the 4th primer. It will still have some texture but you'll get rid of most of the larger anomalies that can make it look bad versus just making it look like a slightly textured wall.

[@benburnett8109]

For realz...............and ALWAYS use a 1.6458796 inch knife to putty. Only "non smart" people use a 1.5 for this stuff. Can't wait to see your how to video hit a million views..................ROTFLMAO and also LMAO and you are not smart.........I just haven't figured out the acronym for that............yet............but when I do........yo........u be nowin' that it be a gangsta callout of your finger on the caulk technique for realz.............don't be no hata...............be a playa and be a gangsta with your caulk.

[@larsandersen8120]

Hallo from Denmark, i have done the same to my workshop, with OSB-3 plades, like you I’ve started with a good primer and then a white paint. Many hates OBS plates and have big problems when painting them, and why is that? They don’t use a primer and will soon after see these plates made by wood and glue, actually a very strong plate, make some greasy spots just because of no primer or a very cheap primer. Nevertheless you done a hell of fine job with this big project. And the nature around your house is completely amazing. Well done and a fine instruction video to this kind of work😊

[@thehillproject1]

Thank YOU! Yes, good primer is absolutely key

[@billybike57]

Jumping in midstream on your project, looking forward to seeing it through

[@thehillproject1]

This garage makeover has been a lot of work and a lot of fun :) Thanks for watching!

[@AlexWilkinsonYYC]

The whole time watching this made me ache for an airless paint sprayer, haha. Perfect job for a sprayer! I wonder how a drywall skim coat would've worked out. Not sure if a drywall skim coat in a garage would last or not. Interesting project. Also foam would've worked for that edge and spackling the edge of the OSB if you ever don't want the nosing there. 🤔 Nice work, looks great! 😎

[@jimbobkitty]

great job on the video production, you guys need to consider consulting for some of the youtube DIY channels that have lots of followers but no clue how to produce videos 👍

[@benburnett8109]

for realz.........this vid be poppin and reppin the life for sure!

[@KennethWong-g3o]

awesome video!

[@kevinwelsh7490]

what portion of canadian honey did you use?

[@snidewhips]

Will the paint stick to the caulking? Is the latex paint the hack for this? My waterbased all flaked off the caulk

[@thehillproject1]

I used latex paint and there’s been no flaking or chipping off the caulking 👍🏻

[@leblancexplores]

Looks like OSB not a cardboard box?

[@annettepierson6130]

I’m curious, you painted the seams before boards…did it fill in the seams between the sheets?

[@thehillproject1]

For most of the sheets, yes the initial primer did the trick, but there were a few with wider gaps that needed the paintable silicone to get a nice finish

[@henrythompson5624]

You didn't say what brand of paint that you guys put on for your final coat

[@thehillproject1]

I used an acrylic latex interior paint for the final coat

[@Crypto_Nitro]

vapor barrier inside OMG

[@Terrible_name]

This is normal in cold climates. The vapor barrier should be on the warm side of the wall

[@troyporter3825]

Hi, any reason you didnt opt to paint before installl?

[@thehillproject1]

Hi! It's actually more time consuming to paint first. Once installed there is a larger surface that can be painted in one continuous motion

[@troyporter3825]

@@thehillproject1 aah gotcha. Thanks!!!

[@sabrinaleonardo3277]

I have a shop to use as my craft shop. It is 12 x 32, I think. My husband has installed osb throughout. Now, it's left up to me to finish the inside. PLEASE tell me the easiest way. I am not a young woman, lol. Or can you recommend any other ways to cover up the ugly osb besides paneling?? I may end up leaving it bare.

[@thehillproject1]

The right paint can cover almost anything. And having a roller with an extension makes painting quick work, well.. at least a lot quicker than paneling!

[@gerrymcintosh4477]

Holy smokes! Why are you not using a caulk gun? Nice job though, it looks great. 👍🇨🇦

[@thehillproject1]

You’re right, that would have been easier! Got pulled in by a sale price on the little tubes.. love a deal 😂

[@gerrymcintosh4477]

Penny saved, a penny earned…. 💝👍💵. I’m trying to convince my Brother in Law to use OSB to close in his garage as he is considering steel sheathing. 💸💰

[@thehillproject1]

@@gerrymcintosh4477 💸😮

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

you're pretty

[@anekinoo7]

Save yourself 8 mins of wasted time. Its not smooth finish when its osb. Dont bother watching it. Misleading title.

[@fechefnate]

6:30 timestamp

[@Lolatyou332]

Yep, to get it smooth you have to do many coats of primer, sand between primers and use a 1.5 inch putty knife for caulking the seams. If you want it to actually be 100% smooth only possibility really is to use drywall mud (quick set, don't use standard mud) and do a skimcoat on everything after sanding down everything.

[@mondavou9408]

@@Lolatyou332 Does the mud stay on through the bumps and thumps of everyday life? I really don't like drywall and want to do my walls in something stronger and more DIY friendly.

[@randyscrafts8575]

Yep. Skipped thru it. Result was what I figured. Not smooth.

[@oldska8ter]

Great soundtrack too!

[@csjackson76]

I love that you added great music and the beautiful animals.You did a great job.I have a couple of questions.Is there a latex paint and primer combo or should I buy them separately and is that flat,satin,etc.

[@thehillproject1]

Thanks! I used a separate paint and primer. The high quality primer let me get away with one coat of paint so it was worth it :)

[@gerrymcintosh4477]

Now, go tackle the floors on the next project.

[@dessieodonovan6573]

You missed the primer

[@thehillproject1]

We used a block filler primer - basically an extra thick primer

[@fome337]

6:30 So, the title is just click bait. Great. Thanks for wasting my time.

[@jazziered142]

The background music was way too much. Way way way too much.

[@mcldotcom]

Observation ( Suggestion ) Method to the Madness Although there is a Wide Spread ( Mis-Conception ) on the Proper way to do a project such as this. Take it from someone who has been in the industry for over 5 plus decades and counting. Be it Industrial, Commercial, Retail, Residential, a true ( D.I.Y ) Never attempted before situation or not. The BELIEF that ( Pre-Cutting ) Or Timing In ) Prior to Rolling is a False Hood. WHY ? Think of it in terms of Square Feet versus Square Inches . Now, The art of Spraying is far more advanced then many will tackle. B.U.T.T. Rolling out directly from the Five gallon Paint Buckets is the Next Critical Step. A L W A Y S Be Sure to Inter Mix Buckets Completely . Do NOT matter if it is a Off the shelf or Custom color option. More Ill- Fated paint Jobs have been traced back to Mis-Matched Rolling ( BRUSHED ) Touch -Ups then ever one could imagine. REMEMBER ( " In the End - It All Goes Back to the Beginning " ) Prep Work makes the Plan Work. Think of a paint roller as covering 12 inches times the amount of paint loaded into it. Say on average about 4 feet . 12 x 48 = 576 Square inches per application. Compare that to a typical 2, 3 , or 4 inch wide brush. 2 x 2 = 4 x 6 = 24 Square inches being covered per application . better yet. 3 x 2 = 6 x 6 = 36 square inches . Go one size larger 4 x 2 = 8 x 6 = 48 square inches per dip into the paint can with an extra wide brush. HOW Much effort does it take then to say cover a 8 foot high wall. By 12 foot long. Pre - Cutting the top, Bottom Sides, around doors , switches, Windows and more ? 8 feet times 12 feet equals 96 Square feet . BUTT the Perimeter is a lot more then that ( 8 feet high ) both ends sides. 2x 8 = 16 Lineal Feet. Plus add in top and bottom of 12 feet each. 12 x 12 = 144 Lineal Feet. Without any other objects or reasons to increase the amount already stated. Mathematically is shows you would be Hand Brushing 16 Plus 144 = 160 lineal Feet of space by hand. Before any rolling or Top coating occurs. Here is how that plays out with going directly from the bucket with a roller. Extention pole or not. It does pretty much stay the same. What Varies is the type of NAP or Depth of it being used. That 8 foot high by 12 foot long wall rolled out . 96 square feet total . Most of the time you can get within an inch or two from the Outside surface with a roller and steady hand. Covering about 4 square feet or more per dip in the bucket. 96 square feet divided by 4 equals ( 24 ) times give or take. That is the exact opposite of Pre - trimming or Cutting in only a few inches per dip in the can. Think Harder ( WORK SMARTER ) This is about Performance. Not Lip or Some ones Off the Wall Opinion. Spraying will give you the most coverage with the Least Application effort. YET, there is a lot of Pre - painting prep that goes into it. Rolling directly out of a Five Gallon Bucket with the Proper screen in place is Really the Best of All Worlds. Wide coverage area per dip in the bucket. Closer to the edges then simply Pre-Trimming will ever equate to . Less product and better Time saver in the end. Have seen plenty of ( D.I.Y. ) and Home improvement shows try to claim. This is How the professionals do it. In Over 5 plus decades of ( Direct ) application of products across all levels of possibilities. No One worth there Time and effort will Ever be Found that Advocates ( TIME ) Versus ( EFFORT ) Equals Profit by Pre-Trimming or Cutting in before rolling / spraying. YOU will do what you will do . Yet, Looking at the math. Unless you have an unlimited Budget and more free time then all others on the face of the planet combined. Your Dollar for Dollar Expenses . Will Bury you deep within the core of the earth for the same or lesser quality ( I ) or most others could do ( Blind Folded ) and Half asleep. Share this clip with others. Unless the industry has completely changed in the last 12 hours. Painting is about Getting the coating on the surface. Not about seeing the calories burned in doing so otherwise. Dollar for Dollar ( Hour Per Hour ) A good painter can both roll ( THEN ) trim out a room solo ( Faster and be more ) Evenly covered with less waste then any ( D.I.Y. ) How to Pre - trim ( Pre Cutting ) effort s will ever amount to . Muscle Memory, Tried and True ( Industry Standards ) Equal Better Results in Less time with Fewer issues and More Physical , Mental, and Emotional Stability . People copy others thinking they know better. Take it from someone who not only made there living doing this 6 to 7 days a week over 5 plus decades. Being Wise beyond your years will serve you better then following an How to video by a First timer ( Every Time ) This is all Meant to Prove a point. Math Does NOT Lie. It solidifies the Reasons laid out for you to read and understand. Your Welcome...

[@drafay]

my guy

[@pjfan173]

Please try and be more detailed next time. 😂

[@okkrom]

Are you saying roll first then cut in after?

[@leewalerzak]

Garage not garaaj

[@thehillproject1]

🤣 My family has been correcting my pronunciation for years! I’ll stick with it lol

[@rollandelliott]

FAIL, end result is not a smooth surface and the ceiling's were not painted, which look ugly