whitebb2727
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You can use either. Whichever you use you need to put a few coats of kilz primer on it.
sheetrock or wood to line the walls
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TacoMac
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You just can't explain that to people that have no clue what they're doing.
natureboygrower
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I mentioned the plywood for fastening because it really would be an ideal situation(for me).I like/use easy anchors,the metal ones though,they're rugged.toggle bolts I'm not a huge fan of,the large ones require a decent sized hole punched in the wall which I try to avoid.i still stand by plywood for OP's situation,but not because of my original fastening comment,but because of this
You sound like you know what you're doing so can you imagine op's mud/tape job?(no offense op) he mentioned not having any experience on this kinda of work.mudding and taping is a real skill and Imo,plywood would be an easier task for op.he did not mention that money was an issue(5/8 greenboard =$15,plwood=$31 ).it's still going to be a challenge making the right cuts,with either product.i'm just stepping back and looking at the project with what skills op said he has and what might be quicker and less painful lol.
natureboygrower
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Mud and tape over plywood? Never tried that.not that it couldn't be done.think I'll stick with my $10 caulking gun and a couple tubes of caulk to fill my seams
Rrog
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Both ply and drywall are 4x8 panels. Both have to be screwed to the framing. Both have to be sealed.
Mud and tape is a cosmetic treatment. You don’t have to mud and tape.
You could use caulk only on either ply or drywall I you wanted.
You could use steel plates or cement board or any other theoretical panel and you’ll still have to seal...
Mud and tape is a cosmetic treatment. You don’t have to mud and tape.
You could use caulk only on either ply or drywall I you wanted.
You could use steel plates or cement board or any other theoretical panel and you’ll still have to seal...
Gilligans Island
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Disagree, having extensive construction background since the early 80's hanging shit that vibrates with sheet rock anchors not on studs is a joke.
Yep 3/4" plywood when compared to sheet rock is retarded in price but the benefits far out way the price point.
Why is it everyone is so concerned with spending a little money upfront to insure a quality setup?
When you buy a Toyota you get a Toyota. When you buy a Jaguar you get a Jaguar. Trying to get Jag for the price of a Toy isn't happening. Same thing with a grow setup. You get what you pay for.
Suggesting sheet rock for somebody who has indicated their construction skills are minimum is too funny.
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Having extensive construction background since early 70's>
Plywood can separate +/or warp over time, also good for starting fires.
Fastening anything to walls or ceilings you should always be hitting studs no matter what material is used on the wall/ceiling
If your construction skills are minimal, you shouldn't be building a grow-room period.
Plywood or Drywall, both will turn out terrible if you have no construction experience.
Plywood can separate +/or warp over time, also good for starting fires.
Fastening anything to walls or ceilings you should always be hitting studs no matter what material is used on the wall/ceiling
If your construction skills are minimal, you shouldn't be building a grow-room period.
Plywood or Drywall, both will turn out terrible if you have no construction experience.
Ignorant claims for why plywood is better from Gilligan who is doing const. work since early 80's.
We try not to fasten vibrating equipment on walls/ceilings, but instead let the fans hang down from the ceiling using light hangers.
Do you enjoy the sound of vibrations?
Gilligans Island
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No Shit. Genius speaks.Ignorant claims for why plywood is better from Gilligan who is doing const. work since early 80's.
We try not to fasten vibrating equipment on walls/ceilings, but instead let the fans hang down from the ceiling using light hangers.
Do you enjoy the sound of vibrations?
Hey Shit, Arrogant dumbass speaks.
Gilligans Island
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BRANDON77 well there you go. You have got opinions mostly based on individual experiences on most of the options available. It is now up to you to figure out which is best for your application. Just like all forums you have to sift through the information given, some good, some not so good. May the force be with you.
Gilligans Island
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Arrogant... absolutely
Dumbass... debatable.
reallybigjesusfreak
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Its a grow room, just lay down your drywall/plywood/whatever, and mark the studs at the top of that with a sharpie. Then all you gotta do is chase them down with a level (if you want to be really really precise) otherwise you now know where all your studs are