For many people wood wall paneling carries uncomfortable associations.
Alternative to sheetrock for basement walls.
First plywood is inexpensive and sturdy as well as easier to install than drywall.
You can simply screw most plastic paneling into place and you will be able to cover up walls directly.
It s much more straightforward and just has to be screwed the studs either on its own or over existing drywall.
Nonetheless it could take a lot of time and effort to apply the material correctly especially at the finishing stage.
Apply a vapor barrier first then affix the strips directly to the concrete walls of the basement using masonry nails.
Plaster and lath plaster and lath is a traditional method of creating a finished wall with wood slats and wet plaster.
In their simplest form furring strips are 1 inch by 3 inch pieces of wood.
Be sure to apply the furring strips carefully spacing them evenly along the walls.
Nonetheless it could take a lot of time and effort to apply the material correctly especially at the finishing stage.
Plastic panels that are reinforced with fiberglass can be installed over many different types of surfaces.
Panel one wall in a room an entire stairwell or a whole room it s all up to your style and taste and no matter what that is this is a great alternative to drywall.
For most of the time drywall is not a bad material to use when you want to cover basement walls and surrounding surfaces.
Furring strips can offer that rigid support.
Completely malleable plaster and lath construction is like sculpture for your walls and can be used to create graceful curves that are difficult to achieve with drywall.
Using plywood for your basement wall doesn t involve a steep learning curve as all you need to do is hung up the wall and if you want to change the mood just paint them.
Decor aesthetic or construction consideration.
8 excellent alternatives to drywall in the basement.
Plywood is also a great choice for your basement wall and more so if you are working with a tight budget.
Plastic paneling is very easy to install making it an easy drywall alternative to recommend.
Panels from georgia pacific or weyerhauser that seemed ubiquitous in most homes from 1960 to 1976.
During that period these wall panels seemed to be present as the inner skin of every den every basement romper room every rec room.