Lining Your Garage Walls with Plywood

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[@nzbuilder]

Love the use of the blower to get all the batts dust off you, I've never thought of that!! Learn a new trick everytime i watch one of your vids :)

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Cheers Josh! I had a coffee on you today bro. Thanks again for that 👍

[@HowlinWilf13]

I've almost finished lining my double garage in 25mm MDF - insulation for my single-brick-thick walls, and (like you said) something to attach shelves, cupboards, racks etc to without a thousand holes into the brickwork. I've notched the sheets round the rafters (will insulate the ceiling in due course) and left a 50mm gap at the bottom. Getting whole 25mm sheets into place on my own has been a challenge, but hey, who wants an easy life! (A Russian study showed that 12mm MDF provides as much insulation as 150mm of brick, so I should be a bit warmer in due course, and cooler in summer, I hope, here in the UK.) Enjoyed your clip - you're a good tradesman! And you live and work in a beautiful part of the world!

[@premacy2003]

It is great to see how you take so much time and attention to detail. You take great pride in the quality of your work. Well done.

[@zavoina]

Measure twice, cut once. It certainly looked like exact cuts. And I must say, your demeanor, music and pace are great to watch. I can decompress for a few minutes and enjoy watching a craftsman at work. Thank you.

[@luka2nd]

In Poland we say "three times cut and still too short" ;-)

[@hixrat]

agreed

[@anonymousche8552]

I measure twice and cut 4 times 😂 kidding only did that once and learned my lesson

[@katrinabell7684]

The more I see Plywood the more I like it! Looks good SBC👍😎

[@joeshmoe8912]

It was nice to see a summery scene, Lol. It's 10 degrees Fahrenheit here in Pennsylvania today. Nice work Scott as always.

[@billiondollardan]

Ply walls look really nice

[@radotochev9668]

I enjoy every episode you made, but please Scott do not mix the music between the left and right speaker. Great tips, I learn a lot from you

[@mysterybox7719]

you did an immaculate job! very nice

[@slowly_radish8374]

Living in a rural area with folks just trying to get by- I've seen some really horrible carpentry. It's a joy to watch a true craftsman.

[@matthewmays9203]

Some brotha, eastern Ky has tons of butchers

[@cgtow2759]

Can't blame them. When they have to cut the price because nobody can afford it. Happens when you need something fixed and you're broke

[@Stefan_Kawalec]

Scott, there's a guide rail accessory from Festool. It FS-AW (catalogue number: 489022). It saves a lot of vacuum hose fuzz.

[@waldfink_]

Or a lot cheaper: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYOpaJ9rbsdmj8U

[@match20x]

I love this. Unfortunately my garage walls have exposed piping all over that stivks out beyond the studs. 😢

[@slickwall]

Great looking work as always man, thanks for the content

[@muirindustries]

My comment speaks for all 114,000 of your subscribers as of today. You're not posting enough videos and we're very sad. Make more so we can be happy. Doooooo it :)

[@dragonstuff1983]

I like the rounded edges you added. It gives it a nice "finished" touch.

[@Wayne-td4qs]

Good lots of details in your work Scott, but most of times it’s hard to find a client who’s will to pay that price of the details. 😅 they want it to be done cheap and quick, sigh

[@mattfroese]

6 seconds in, doesnt fit, falls on head. Instant sub.

[@digitalmonqui]

Very nice - been thinking about plywood for my garage instead of drywall. This convinced me! What tool were you using to sand the edges of the plywood? Also, any tips on what kind of nail gun to get? Are you using a framing nailer or finishing nailer to attach the plywood?

[@grant3226]

Brown, herder of seagulls, protector of the bins...

[@thegingerninja7131]

Your channel really helps me with woodwork in school in the uk Education and fun at the same time!

[@dbayboyds409]

Great video. Now I want ply in my shed. Would love to see a bit about how you planned the framing and laid it out to get the sheet joins on the centre of the studs. Etc.

[@CONNECTEDWORX]

What type/size router bit were you using to run around your sheets?

[@peem1244]

Hi Scott, interesting video, but do you not use vapour barrier over there in NZ? Nice line in supermarket music! Really liked the eased edges, good idea. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍🖖😎🚙🐶🦴🐔

[@joshuawood6644]

Hey man, could you answer a few questions for me? I am hoping to finish the interior side of my shed walls with plywood like this. What router bit did you use here to clean up the edges of your plywood? Also, I noticed that most sheets of plywood aren't perfectly square. I thought about squaring them up with my track saw, but if I do that, wouldn't I be reducing my plywood down to less than 4 feet wide (thereby making them too short for 16 OC framing)? Finally, should I leave an expansion gap between the plywood panels like with exterior sheathing, or is that not necessary for interior work?

[@HeckerAirsoft]

the sides don't need to be squared up its the top and bottom of the sheets and i would leave a half inch gap at the bottom and cover it with some sort of skirting just incase of any water damage getting to the ply. if they are unsquared i can't see an issue with taking the slightest bit off it would just mean that each panel isnt perfectly centred on the stud That router bit he is using looks like a quarter inch flush trim bit but i can't be certain i know this may be too late but i can only give it a shot

[@davidbartolini]

The soundtrack was killing me with headphones...

[@bcnelson]

Came here to say this

[@mmccrownus2406]

killing me without headphones

[@MrT-dn5hm]

It's driving me absolutely nuts I actually can't take it. They should have used an automated phase for the fluttery chill effect they were going for but instead automated the pan left and right really fast and it's extremely annoying...nice vibe other than that but I can't enjoy it because of that effect and even watching this video is hard....I would recommend changing the music in future vids your hard work should not go to waste! Great video and work, I appreciate it this will help me in my next project I hope my input is useful and not just seen as negative. Cheers!

[@chris773]

I couldn't take it anymore, just skipped through the video without sound because of it.

[@stanp2281]

Take ur headphones off ooga booga

[@meandnature6452]

Dont you need a 3mm expansion gap between sheets?

[@MrMakkji]

If your insulation bag is whole when you get it, cutting to 200 mm slits down on each side will allow you to turn into a trash bag if you flip it upside down and pull your now tabs towards yourself, turns the bag inside out, if the bag didnt turn inside out you did it wrong.

[@DPSocrates]

Trick I learned from rehabbing a 70's style home in the USA was painting the studs black that the sheets break on. Hides any small gaps.. Similar to your cool rebates on your plywood feature wall.

[@cky0100]

This is a cool video and a great finished product, so props for that. However, watching this with headphones is making me feel sick because of the way the music constantly pans from left to right ear.. The music is fine but the constant panning is nauseating

[@MarshallCommaDave]

its called tremelo

[@jayohehir2410]

Do you need to leave gaps between the ply sheets? Looks awesome btw!

[@joshl2610]

Great episode bro 🤜

[@stevenmoomey2115]

Attached Garage to House?? Against Code here to use Plywood. Must be Fire Rated Sheetrock, taped, primed and painted. Detached Garage, you can use what you want, as long as it’s not close to the house. R

[@andreharlem3345]

2021 title '' Lining your garage with 200 000 $''

[@martinaguilar4270]

Newbie question: Will a stud(beam) finder still work? Or will it be confused with the plywood when wanting to place something on the wall for stronger support (shelves etc.)

[@number1pappy]

I'm impressed 👏! Unfortunately here in America a contractor would have just slapped the plywood up on the wall with 16 penny nails and called it a day! This guy actually finished the edges of the drywall and made sure everything was level and square! It actually looks like a professional did it!

[@frenchgreguk]

I have watched 2 years of your work in 2 days, already feeling like an addict waiting for his next fix.... gimme gimme gimmeyyyy. Nice work mate.

[@daven1719]

Doing the same in 2024.

[@jamesthow1181]

Why do u router the edge and which face edge...also do you worry about sweating of the timber

[@Mustafae28]

My garage is similar to this style. I have insulation in the ceiling and want to cover that but not cover the beams. What do you recommend I use to cover that?

[@Rubberglass]

3:43 My OCD loves this!

[@shanh9961]

I just saw the date, little did we know!

[@CompTechMike]

Looks nice but should use thicker plywood for hanging shelves and tools.

[@rudyardgomeas6042]

Ten years ago, I built a 20' x 40' shop and decided to use 1/2" plywood instead of drywall. I always had cracks and holes in my small shop, so plywood was a must. Best idea, as mounting light items and brackets anywhere, wasn't easy thing. Hell, I threw a small sledge hammer at the wall, to prove to my dad that it was solid; he was impressed.

[@paulineharris4565]

Question, I want to line my garage (Its steel?), but theres no paper on it. My friend said cut the paper and insert it in then put the insulation in and gib it or plywood as done here. Advice please if you have time :)

[@blakeloke5586]

Thank you for your video. I'm starting the process of covering my shop walls with plywood. I noticed that you used the router on the edges of the sheets before you installed. Is there a mechanical reason for doing that? Or, did you do it for asthetics?

[@nathanstaley4588]

im not scott. nor a carpenter, but I think he does it on the top and the sides that are going against the garage door opening. looks like a round over bit to make it a bit neater and so you can't get stuck on it

[@loges536]

Scott bro, whenever you insulate. Cover ya self in baby powder - honestly it delays the itch so much! - love ya vids. Logan From Haarlem Build down in Kāpiti 👍🏼

[@SHINdanny]

to look like a ghost while installing that insulate? YES! :D

[@synocate5602]

That background oscillating music gave me a headache with headphones.

[@richardwhitney1028]

What router tip did you use on all of your edges? I am about to do the same type of project in my garage with a French cleat system. Trying to make it look as nice as possible with stained plywood verse drywall.

[@Eric-hr9rg]

Would love to know this as well!

[@andrewpalemene3671]

How much would something like this cost... single car garage?

[@fga55]

I felt very satisfied when you got the bolt holes perfect 👌🏼. Good job mr. brown!

[@RealHomerSimp2025]

Looks good, been following your work a while now and I have say plywood walls you done are some of my fav. Quick question thou, is plywood more susceptible to fire compared to plaster boards? At least what I was told in the states.

[@dillsplosion5334]

Yes because it's wood, clues in the name....your welcome

[@allencasey6981]

@@dillsplosion5334 Thats "you're" welcome. You're welcome.

[@dillsplosion5334]

Allen Casey.... Nicely played sir 👍

[@codaroma]

@@allencasey6981 That's "That's" not "Thats". You're welcome.

[@turbomar6667]

Bad idea. It's a fire hazard

[@paulmatthews8708]

Nice job. Just wondered what sort of profile you were using when you routed the edges of the sheets?

[@eliasescoto8639]

Do You Know What is the minimum Width of plywood that I can use for walls? Thanks :)

[@remorseeeee]

Hey there, is this still cheaper to do than GIB?

[@Pdubb235]

Finally a carpenter from NZ on KZbin...Yaay!

[@aliciamorlote7898]

Working on making my daughter a home gym and I love the wall idea, hate having to deal with drywall and the dust. What type of nail gun did you use with this project? Was it a framer or a finishing? Thank you so much, looking forward to more projects.

[@danewoods4712]

Finishing

[@KiwiTimmy]

Do you need council consent to do this?

[@kmonnier]

Lol, I remember when pink studs looked weird, but I watch all your videos and expect them

[@Jarrywoot]

I love this. Have an unfinished Garage and I'd much rather do this than drywall

[@BrianShailer]

Great Looking walls, although that surface mounted light switch would annoy the shit out of me. It also looked like you were going to give that seagull a piece of your mind.

[@conmanumber1]

I did this on a job 15 years ago. The trick is to seal and paint the bottom edge and back side 3 inches up to prevent wickin up damp if in a flood. I went against the clients wishes and opted for a coating of oil based paint which is way better than water based paint which degrades in welding etc, oil based retains it's gloss and requires less coats to cover.

[@aholesen]

I like your videos, but please don't drive when using a handheld camera.

[@highjack5555]

Might need to check fire code before using plywood?

[@fireblaster9961]

That merchants looks tidy and organised, wish it was like that in the uk 🇬🇧

[@ulamss5]

Are you worried about water/moisture, especially along the edges?

[@ruuubarbski]

At 2.30, what are you doing with the router, I presume cleaning the edge up? What are you using for this and how well does it work. Cheers, great work!

[@rlcompos]

very curious...

[@geraldsionzon7235]

How many hours your work?

[@VegardKlaus]

What is the model name of the Makita gun you’re using?

[@DougieL]

Price wise what would be cheaper, gyprock or ply? second question; would the hardwood lining on the ply ward off termites? (asking for an Australian)...

[@ismailazhar7821]

Hi sir Scott brown.. My self Muhammad Ismail Azhar from Pakistan but I'm working in Dubai now as Carpenter 🪚 I have a 6 year experience in gulf we need a work visa for NZ.

[@carlosabarca7203]

What size and type of nails did you use for this project?

[@KiranBhatWoodworking]

Love how this turned out! The plywood certainly adds a degree of elegance!

[@Seven-Seven-77]

Why surface mount light switch and conduit when you have a cavity?

[@MrAstroSenpai]

Is it just me or can I rewatch old videos and still enjoy Scotts old content as if it was my first time watching it ?

[@VencaZajicek]

Hello, in 2:25 you clean the edges with a router - is it necessary? do the cutting edges (even with the Makita track saw) remain frayed/cracked? would it be possible to use something very weak, such as a dremel 3000? makita router is quite strong for that purpose, what do you think?

[@thebrokenbone]

really really nice job. looks great. might copy :D. thanks for sharing man. take care. pete

[@williamwestonn]

Pro tip, when editing videos, if you have music in vlogging, would recommend set it to mono sound and not surround or stereo, this video makes me al dizzy

[@MetalBum]

Do local inspector or home inspectors say anything about this code-wise? Like is it ok for flamible fire code?

[@stevens1646]

Code in my area requires fire-graded drywall if enclosing a garage.

[@tlanimasstool]

The music cuts from one ear to the other by beat when in headphones, had to leave the vid. Was really annoying

[@SeenD]

Yup, wanted to comment that as well, I put my audio on mono. Then I could finish it. It's super annoying, why did the musician create that?

[@tlanimasstool]

@@SeenD never even thought of switching to mono! Good shout

[@cky0100]

@@SeenD I just finished the video with subtitles haha

[@nickdiamond5404]

In the next video Scott Brown thrashes a seagull

[@tempest8758]

I did a backpacking trip 18 days south and north island.. New Zealand is by far the best place and nice accent lovely to see a man at his craft it's better than pornhub!! yes old lady perv ! lol

[@vincenthucknall7175]

Here brown scott?

[@diyidea3031]

But you don't put waipor barrier from Inside. Like plestic folia. Of course 10cm.i sulation normal it's like nothing bether dont put pastic. But if 150mm wall evrebody do plastic from inside bifore gips or vorever...

[@nomandland]

Scott need to invest the 36v cordless plunge saw from Makita, I love mine!!

[@NatashaTo]

Your insulation looks like it previously got wet. Also, why are you not installing the vapor barrier on top of the insulation?

[@justgregnow]

Plywood in a garage is smart 👍

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

*forgot to cut the bottom... Story of my flipping life.

[@davidburke3802]

What size bit was run on the cut edges?

[@Jarco101]

Man!!! I wish I can be in New Zealand as of right now... but I am in chicago freezing with the temperature sensation of -10 °F

[@victorboyd9881]

Jarco101 Me too

[@haletech437]

That intro was hilarious haha I'm glad you can show things like that to just laugh about it. Cheers!

[@Thumbhit1]

Building code in US requires 1 hr fire rock on ceilings and any wall that holds up house structure or something to that effect.

[@myerwerl]

I wish we have hardware store that sells lumber.

[@TSMATTYC17]

Your work is amazing Scott 👍🏼 keep up the good work and videos!!

[@BlakePizzey]

Why don't we have vendors like this here in Canada...? Love the massive drive in bay.

[@QueenEmma-b7d]

Whats a rough idea of how much it'll cost to do that inside a single garage?

[@newbeginnings8566]

Hello Scott. I'm putting in a timber batten frame in my garage. These are 45mmx45mm pine battens. Top, bottom, sides, around windows etc. Then I'm fitting 40mm thick wood fibre insulation. That leaves 5mm of a gap. The wood fibe panels are going against a wall in brick (the bricks with lots of air space for insualtion). The wall is very dry and the garage won't be heated. I noticed you haven't got an air space between your panelling and the insulation. Do you have a membrame behind the insulation to prevent humidity? Thanks, Mark

[@JT-mr3db]

One of the best reasons to use ply is you don't have to worry about where to screw when you inevitably want to hang something. I lined my entire loft with ply under the plasterboard and I can stick a shelf wherever the hell I want, it's glorious.

[@gerrymcintosh4477]

Man, that’s a lot of work. A video makes it look easy, but actually doing it takes enormous time and effort. Well done Scott. I’m curious, did you need to put up a Vapor barrier? Also, I hate to be nit picking, but why not hide those wires behind the tv monitor?? 🤷‍♂️

[@nicksgarage2]

I love my Makita LXT palm router so much I'm going to order another one just to keep the round over bit in so I don't have to keep switching.

[@gerrymcintosh4477]

Hi Scott, did you consider counter sinking just slightly below the studs? I had a similar situation and that’s what I did. BTW, I love your videos. Wish you continued success with your KZbin channel. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦