Garage Drywall

It’s Time to Install Drywall In Your Garage

What does it look like in your garage? Unfinished walls, boxes lying everywhere, a plain and empty space? Don’t worry, we’re here to save the day! 

Drywall for garage spaces adds a finished appearance, hides ugly wiring, and also offers some noise reduction and insulation. In fact, a garage without drywall sounds like peanut butter without jelly - just wrong! Although you don't have to paint the walls, drywall installation in a garage is quite similar to drywall installation in a home. Varied drywall panel types have different advantages for homeowners, but the kind of panel you pick could be determined by regional construction codes. 

If you want to install drywall in your garage, you need a team of knowledgeable and experienced contractors. That’s where we come into the picture! We’re ready to tackle your project and ensure that you get great value for money. However, there are various factors to consider before that. Let’s go through each of them now: 

What Type of Drywall to Use in Your Garage

Firstly, it’s important to note what drywall to use in your garage. Standard sheetrock panels consist of compressed gypsum particles that are covered in thick paper. While this might be suitable for your home, it isn’t for your garage. The ideal type of drywall for your garage might vary based on several factors. However, moisture-resistant and fire-resistant drywall is generally ideal. Since most garages don't have temperature control, fire and moisture-sensitive panels will protect the drywall from high humidity, rain, or blowing snow. 

Putting standard drywall in an unheated garage is okay; however, you need to ensure it is Type X plasterboard with a 5/8-inch thick ceiling and ½-inch thick walls. This brings us to our next component: the thickness of the wallboard. 

Garage Drywall Thickness

Garage drywall thickness is a crucial factor you have to consider. From standard sheetrock to ½-inch thick and 5/8-inch thick drywall, many people use plasterboard with different levels of thickness. However, to ensure you're following the garage drywall code for your area, you should play it safe and install a 5/8-inch Type X wallboard. 

Fortunately, when you hire us as your contractors, you won’t have to worry about drywall thickness for your garage because we will handle everything. 

Garage Insulation and Drywall Installation

Depending on the state and condition of your current garage, you might need to insulate it before installing the plasterboard. Garage insulation and drywall installation is a fantastic way to keep your garage at a comfortable temperature and energy-efficient. While you can insulate drywall garage walls but not the ceiling, this is not recommended. This will not be as effective as if both are insulated. 

Hanging drywall in a garage is not as simple as you might think. There are various tools, supplies, and techniques you need to be aware of to ensure that you make the most out of your plasterboard and to ensure that it lasts for many years. You also need a great deal of upper body strength when attaching the panels to the ceiling. Furthermore, when holding and lifting the overhead panels, you need a drywall lift. You’ll also need at least two strong workers to hold and lift the panels while inserting the screws in the upper wall panels. This can all be quite overwhelming. However, our crew knows how to do it all and how to do it well! 

However, if you already have gypsum in your garage but it’s damaged, we also offer full-service garage wall repair. Whether you have cracked, missing, or rotting drywall in your garage, we’re prepared to fix the problem as quickly and effectively as we possibly can. 

 Local Codes and Garage Separation Wall

Generally, you have to consult your local building authorities before installing drywall. In many areas, it is necessary to have a wall between your garage and house. This is known as a garage separation wall. The wall between your garage and house needs to be separated by ½-inch thick drywall. Therefore, if you’re interested in adding drywall to your garage but don’t have this wall, our contractors will have to install it to ensure compliance with relevant codes. 

Garage Drywall Cost

The cost of putting up drywall in a garage will differ depending on various factors. A few things you need to take into consideration are: 

• The size of the garage 
• Local building codes and requirements 
• The state of your current garage wall 
• The type of drywall you're installing 
• Etc. 

If you want an accurate quote, our seasoned contractors are more than willing to conduct a garage inspection for you. We pride ourselves on offering competitive pricing and high-quality services. 

Start Your Garage Drywall Installation Project Today!

Are you ready to install drywall in your garage? When you need to repair your current sheetrock or need a complete replacement, our experts are here to save the day. No job is too big or small for our seasoned contractors. We’ll prep, insulate, and drywall your garage, so you don't have to worry about a thing. All you have to do is sit back and wait for us to exceed your expectations. If you want us to complete your garage drywall installation project, contact Scottsdale Drywall Solutions today or fill in the online quote form.