How do you finish the bottom of drywall in a garage?

To protect the bottom of the drywall in your garage, apply a coat or two of waterproof primer to the bottom segment of the drywall. Go as high enough so that water pooling on the garage floor will not go above the waterproofing level.
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How do you seal the bottom of a garage wall?

Seal along the base of the wall between the concrete and the bottom plate with more than the standard foam sill seal. A siliconized acrylic caulk formulated for concrete or a good-quality polyurethane sealant works as a sealant here.
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How do you waterproof drywall in a garage?

The best answer for waterproof garage walls is to install Trusscore Wall&CeilingBoard. Trusscore Wall&CeilingBoard is a drywall replacement made from PVC. It sheds water and installs in a way that creates a waterproof barrier between wet and moisture and a garage wall's interior studs and roof trusses.
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Should I finish the drywall in my garage?

Drywall is a great building matter that is highly resistant to fire so it is a great addition to garages. Garages often have power tools in them, flammable materials, and also people who work on cars with products that could catch fire. Installing drywall would be a good idea to keep it a safe area.
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What is code for drywall in a garage?

R302. 6 Dwelling/garage fire separation: The wall between a house and garage must be separated by 1/2″ drywall. This also applies to structural members, and this extends to the attic in a common-sense type of way; the garage needs to be separated from the house.
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How to finish your garage



Should drywall be butted tight?

Vertical joints in drywall are also called "butt joints." Always leave a 1/2-inch gap at the floor. This allows for floor and wall expansion without cracking the drywall. It also helps prevents moisture wicking if the floor floods.
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What should I finish my garage walls with?

The best material for finishing garage walls is usually considered to be drywall. It increases the fire resistance of walls and is easy to install. However, you do have another garage wall covering option. Oriented strandboard (OSB) can be screwed to the wall framing, but does not require taping and finishing.
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How do I waterproof my garage base?

7 Steps for Waterproofing a Garage
  1. Step 1: Prepare the Space. ...
  2. Step 2: Inspect Your Garage. ...
  3. Step 3: Fill Cracks With Masonry Crack Filler. ...
  4. Step 4: Choose The Correct Garage Floor Paint. ...
  5. Step 5: Apply Waterproof Paint to Garage Walls. ...
  6. Step 6: Apply Concrete Floor Paint to Garage Floors. ...
  7. Step 7: Replace Your Belongings.
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Should garages have baseboards?

The main function of baseboards is to protect drywall against water damage. The baseboard in your garage is no different. It's most important function is that of protection and if installed properly, it protects the interior of your garage from all types of foreign invasion.
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What is the cheapest way to finish a garage wall?

Shiplap is actually the perfect choice for garage walls. It's durable, inexpensive, and easy to install. What is this? Unlike drywall, the solid wood makes it perfect for securing anything, anywhere with hooks or nails.
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What can you use instead of baseboards?

Ranging from “why didn't I think of that” to totally out-there, here are thirteen alternatives to wooden baseboards.
  • Before You Forego Baseboards. ...
  • Tile. ...
  • Peel-and-Stick Decals. ...
  • Reglet Trim. ...
  • Flush Base. ...
  • Shiplap. ...
  • Molding. ...
  • Recessed Lighting.
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Do I need a vapor barrier in my garage walls?

If the garage is heated, you will need a vapor barrier, otherwise you will get frost and mold. Some argue that the car itself will cause the garage to be heated, but this would only be the case if you left the car to warm up in the morning, otherwise it would not have the chance to warm the garage.
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Should drywall touch the floor?

Drywall should NOT touch the floor. Allow for floor and wall expansion without cracking the drywall by keeping a 1/2-inch (1.27-cm) space between them. This space also aids in preventing moisture from seeping if the floor floods.
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How big of a gap can I have between drywall sheets?

Another situation that calls for filling is a drywall gap between sheets that's more than about 1/2 inch wide. If you tape over a wide gap like this without filling it first, the tape will flex, and the joint compound covering it will chip away.
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Do you have to tape drywall in a garage?

Garage drywall, like any other area with drywall, should have tape embedded over all the joints. I like to use the pre-creased paper tape. It's not sticky like typical tape, but with an initial layer of mud, you can use it on all of the straight joints, and also on the inside corners.
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What kind of drywall do you use for garage walls?

The most commonly used drywall for garages are standard ½ inch panels. The exception is ceilings that need ⅝ panels. Also, for attached garages, you'll need to use ⅝ panels or type X rated drywall on the wall that connects the house to the garage.
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Which is better vinyl or rubber wall base?

"I'd say rubber is definitely the premium choice over vinyl or vinyl-rubber blends because it offers more LEED® certification advantages, is more installer-friendly, and doesn't shrink over time." Of course, there are other differences between rubber, vinyl-rubber blends, and vinyl wall base—cost being one of them.
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Can you use plywood for trim?

When using plywood as trim, you'll need to cover the edges in most cases. You can do so in one of three ways: solid-wood edgebanding (square-edged stock or molding), a mitered plywood return, or veneer edgebanding (pressure-sensitive or iron-on).
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