cheap way to "finish" wall in garage
 

I have a single outside wall in my garage that I am trying to finish on the inside. I have already installed insulation. The other two walls were finished by the builder with sheetrock. Since this area is used mainly for a catch all or game room it certainly doesn't have to be perfect. I would like to know what is the less expensive way to give a "finished" look to that wall (do not want to hire someone to do sheetrock). I was thinking pressed board or MDF or something of that nature. Also have to do the area above the garage door. I also put insullation on the door. Looks kinda dumb but I think it is keeping it warmer in there. Will hang some sort of covering over that maybe. HELP....

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Welcome aboard.
I would do Sheetrock.
Try this link for a do it yourself, anyone here will tell you it's worth your time to learn. And easy to do.
http://hwtv.jlconline.com/default.asp?bcpid=1184514373&bclid=1184468643&bcti d=1184542811
This will be the least expensive for you to do yourself.
Or, Compare other 1/2 inch materials at the lumberyard for prices. Stay away from 1/4 inch paneling in a garage. The fluctuations of temperature over time warps it , and this really looks bad.

Good luck.

I'd second the sheet rock idea, as you can't find a less expensive material. If you really don't want to tape it, just leave the open seams. It will still look better than open studs.

Totaly,Totaly agree
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I too vote for sheetrock. It is inexpensive and easy to install. You should also think about a vapor barrier.

Agree that sheetrock is the least expensive, but in my garage I am always hanging things on the walls and I find that 1/2" plywood lasts a lot longer. As far as looks, if you are carefull with the seams when you hang it and then put on a good coat of paint, it matches the rest of the garage pretty good.

+1 for plywood...a lot handier in a garage than drywall!

Inspector D
Thanks for posting the dry wall link. I needed to review mudding and sanding. Now that we've been at this a while, we've picked up on a few tricks we which we over looked before starting. We're still putting off applying the metal bead. Do you have any links that show how to install and mud it?

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If you "google" Install metal corner bead" you get all kinds of answers. Here is one.Install Drywall Bullnose Corner Bead
There are different products out there, but this covers a few options.
I always do the screw in method. I never have any delamination or cracks.
Good luck.

Thanks for the Reply
 

No more excuses. I found the answer on this site. I'm finally applying the metal beading. I'm make straight cuts instead of mitered as suggested. Hope I can mud and feather this out correctly. We're going for super flat walls with angular corners.