Garage slat wall

[korygrandy]

I am gearing up to put some serious energy into my garage this fall / winter. I'm thinking slatwall all the way around with cutouts for electrical. Has anyone ever installed this in a GARAGE before and would you recommend steel for the Class A fire rating or would I get by with a paintable panel with inserts? I would like paintable for the flexibility of changing colors easily (and then I can add my red double pin-stripe fairly easily).

The barrier and exterior wall are concrete should I be concerned? I have a substansial furnace in the garage and I'm unsure what the current sheet rock is rated but it's original from 1965.

If I can get 8'x4' sheets that would be ideal. I see in MN there is an outfit called Golden Valley Supply that might have what I need but I'm just fishin for tips and info.

 

[bitterboater]

Re: Garage slat wall

I would think that since you already have a "finished" garage. The paint able variety would be more than enough.

 

[204 Escape]

Re: Garage slat wall

Some lumber yards can order it for you. -OR- you might try a shop that makes cabinet units for commercial buildings/stores. I have installed the stuff in up to 12' lengths. You might consider "furring" out your wall some if it is concrete, for moisture prevention.

 

[62 ROYAL SCOTT]

Re: Garage slat wall

HEY,I would use [ DAMM TIGHT ] on your walls in any color you want.As far as [ ele use Conduit for wires and plug boxs ]As for the ceiling use[ 1/2 waffer broard on top of rafter for storeage ] then if you want you can drywall the ceiling with 1/2 in.4x8 sheets. just my 2c without seeing your project

 

[korygrandy]

Re: Garage slat wall

HEY,I would use [ DAMM TIGHT ] on your walls in any color you want.As far as [ ele use Conduit for wires and plug boxs ]As for the ceiling use[ 1/2 waffer broard on top of rafter for storeage ] then if you want you can drywall the ceiling with 1/2 in.4x8 sheets. just my 2c without seeing your project

Not sure what DAMM TIGHT is? Is it a material?

I was thinking of maybe going as far as using steel slatboard on the back wall to add durability since that's where my tool wall will be but I'm not sure I will take it that far.