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Posted by No on July 17, 2006, 10:09 am
blah@blah.com wrote:
> I'm tring to decide what to use for my basement walls. I have
> everything framed up with 2x4's, added insulation and installed a vapor
> barrier. I'm considering the following options (cheapest options
> first):
>
> painted drywall
> paneling over unfinished drywall
> PGM Wood Products wood planking (directly to the studs) pine or cedar
> (most likely pine)
>
> I like the idea of wood planking because it's easy to work with and do
> a little at a time but I've seen some manufacturers don't recommend it
> be applied directly to studs (and that a drywall backer should be
> used). Is that really necessary? If I have to have a drywall backer,
> I think I might just do paneling over it or (if I can't find a paneling
> I like) or just paint it.
>
> Any feedback you guys can provide would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Thanks,
> Kevin
>
Some mfgs recommend paneling over drywall because of the really cheap
and flexi nature of the paneling. If it were me I would just drywall and
paint. If fact thats what I'm doing!
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