Hello
I have three situations in the current build where I'm wondering if there's any significance to using drywall.
I know that drywall provides some fireproofing, which OSB does as well.
I have a laundry room/mudroom where one wall has built-in closets all the way. Is there any reason to drywall behind them? On the other side of that wall is an indoor storage room, a type of "closet" that's about 4m2 in size. The room will be fitted with wall shelves. I could just as well paint the OSB-boards white as use drywall.
I also have a kitchen wall with only tall cabinets, and there too, I could skip the drywall layer without anything showing.
Am I breaking any building codes by skipping the drywall layer? If I "have to" use drywall, I would, if possible due to any potential regulations, patch together a lot of pieces that can't be used elsewhere. Something like that.
What do you say?
(If it matters, all rooms have a ceiling height of 2.70 m)
Thanks!
I have three situations in the current build where I'm wondering if there's any significance to using drywall.
I know that drywall provides some fireproofing, which OSB does as well.
I have a laundry room/mudroom where one wall has built-in closets all the way. Is there any reason to drywall behind them? On the other side of that wall is an indoor storage room, a type of "closet" that's about 4m2 in size. The room will be fitted with wall shelves. I could just as well paint the OSB-boards white as use drywall.
I also have a kitchen wall with only tall cabinets, and there too, I could skip the drywall layer without anything showing.
Am I breaking any building codes by skipping the drywall layer? If I "have to" use drywall, I would, if possible due to any potential regulations, patch together a lot of pieces that can't be used elsewhere. Something like that.
What do you say?
(If it matters, all rooms have a ceiling height of 2.70 m)
Thanks!
Thank you for the response.
A side note, the storage, where the surface will be visible. Is it practical or something else with drywall instead of OSB?
Easier to fill gaps or something?
The somewhat "lively" surface of OSB doesn't bother me, it's rather fun with some color on.
Fresher with drywall?
A side note, the storage, where the surface will be visible. Is it practical or something else with drywall instead of OSB?
Easier to fill gaps or something?
The somewhat "lively" surface of OSB doesn't bother me, it's rather fun with some color on.
Fresher with drywall?
Sure, a bit fresher with plaster. And perhaps more fireproof. But painted OSB can also look quite nice.
For best results with OSB: sand the surface a bit (grit 60-120) and prime with an oil-based paint or just oil first. Then any paint will do. Or if there is money left under the mattress, fireproof paint such as Beckers Brennicks.
For best results with OSB: sand the surface a bit (grit 60-120) and prime with an oil-based paint or just oil first. Then any paint will do. Or if there is money left under the mattress, fireproof paint such as Beckers Brennicks.
Plaster is easy to cut and install, and the surface becomes smooth, that's the advantage. It works the same with OSB too, if you want OSB then go for it. We have a small utility area inside that we use as a small storage room, it's just painted white OSB which looks completely fine.
The question might have been a bit unclearly posed, it will be OSB regardless, the question is rather whether there should be a layer of gypsum on top.
A cosmetic question for the storage:
If you only have OSB, you strip and spackle the edges so that it becomes whole and tight or are you overdoing it a bit then?
I mean, I don't mind seeing a white-painted, suitably patterned OSB surface, but gaps between the boards are quite uncool.
Alternatively, you can cut these boards with something like a plunge saw so that it gets really straight, but it still won't be completely tight.
A cosmetic question for the storage:
If you only have OSB, you strip and spackle the edges so that it becomes whole and tight or are you overdoing it a bit then?
I mean, I don't mind seeing a white-painted, suitably patterned OSB surface, but gaps between the boards are quite uncool.
Alternatively, you can cut these boards with something like a plunge saw so that it gets really straight, but it still won't be completely tight.
OSB will definitely move a bit over time, doubtful if strips/jointing compound are enough to prevent cracks in the long run.
You can instead sand/round the OSB edges and intentionally keep them visible, or apply some acrylic sealant in the joints (available in various colors).
Excuse my non-perfect Swedish
You can instead sand/round the OSB edges and intentionally keep them visible, or apply some acrylic sealant in the joints (available in various colors).
Excuse my non-perfect Swedish