suggestion needed - drywall vs T&G panel

[小傻]

I was wondering if people here use T&G panel as the alternative of drywalls.

I am going to start my basement DIY project soon:blowzy:, and currently I am debating meself with these two materials for the walls.

Your suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Timothy's]

for me is that, if it is drywall by any chances I cut it open. I am sure I could fix the hole without leave anything visiable. I am not sure it is the case of T&G panel .

 

[Martin]

科普一下，啥是T&G Panel啊？tongue and groove?

 

[小傻]

科普一下，啥是T&G Panel啊？tongue and groove?

you are right smart martin T&G is tongue and groove.

 

[小傻]

for me is that, if it is drywall by any chances I cut it open. I am sure I could fix the hole without leave anything visiable. I am not sure it is the case of T&G panel .

I have not thought about repairing yet.

The reason I want to use T&G is because most project will be done by one person (aka meself). T&G is easy to install compared with drywall install. Besides, no taping, no muding and no sanding...and so far i have no idea how to transport 4' by 8' drywalls to my basement without taking out the basement windows...

Cons are, it doesnot look nice compared with properly installed & painted drywalls, and it costs much...

 

[Patio]

和我第一次装修Basement的想法一样，也是出于对drywall的“恐惧”，不过最后出于成本的考虑我还是用了drywall。如果对两种格调都能接受的话，差别就是成本。大概得有3-4倍的价差吧？那天我看了一眼我第一次用drywall做的basement，说实话，有点难过。不过万事都有个开头，你就当是一实验，嘿嘿。

 

[TXK]

I have not thought about repairing yet.

The reason I want to use T&G is because most project will be done by one person (aka meself). T&G is easy to install compared with drywall install. Besides, no taping, no muding and no sanding...and so far i have no idea how to transport 4' by 8' drywalls to my basement without taking out the basement windows...

Cons are, it doesnot look nice compared with properly installed & painted drywalls, and it costs much...

T&G panel 有点老气了吧。是否要经常刷透明漆保养。drywall漂亮又容易干。一块就是半面墙。难道不能从你的正门进去，再从屋内下到地下室？你请人帮着扶一把就是了。要不，准备下酒菜，我去给你当一天小工。

 

[Martin]

I was wondering if people here use T&G panel as the alternative of drywalls.

I am going to start my basement DIY project soon:blowzy:, and currently I am debating meself with these two materials for the walls.

Your suggestions would be appreciated.

I just had a contractor did the drywall installation for my basement. I think they did a good job. Price wise, I do not have any experience. Finished part is 500 sq. ft. with a 60 sq. ft. washroom, for drywall (material and labour) $3600.

 

[小傻]

I just had a contractor did the drywall installation for my basement. I think they did a good job. Price wise, I do not have any experience. Finished part is 500 sq. ft. with a 60 sq. ft. washroom, for drywall (material and labour) $3600.

what does $3600 include?

Framing, drywall, ceiling, painting,electirc and pluming?

 

[小傻]

和我第一次装修Basement的想法一样，也是出于对drywall的“恐惧”，不过最后出于成本的考虑我还是用了drywall。如果对两种格调都能接受的话，差别就是成本。大概得有3-4倍的价差吧？那天我看了一眼我第一次用drywall做的basement，说实话，有点难过。不过万事都有个开头，你就当是一实验，嘿嘿。

thanks for sharing...I may come back to you for step by step instructions:blowzy:

 

[小傻]

T&G panel 有点老气了吧。是否要经常刷透明漆保养。drywall漂亮又容易干。一块就是半面墙。难道不能从你的正门进去，再从屋内下到地下室？你请人帮着扶一把就是了。要不，准备下酒菜，我去给你当一天小工。

T&G panel is indeed old-fashion. I will paint (not stain) it afterwards if I decide to go ahead with it. So it will make the cost more.

I have a strange staircase to the basement, I doubt 4' by 8' can smoothly goes in...in addition, i hate dust (sanding) and I was told muding is a tricky work...

How about using plywood to build the inside wall, then put fancy wall paper to cover it? I am thinking inovation way:blowzy: to build the basement, you guys may help me out here

 

[TXK]

Mudding and sanding are easy if you have right tools (a power sander). You can measure if 4x8 could be moved down to the inside of basement (I do not believe the height of your staircase would be shorter than 4 feet (you will move horizontally for sure)). Also plywood seems more expensive than drywall. My two cents.

 

[小傻]

Mudding and sanding are easy if you have right tools (a power sander). You can measure if 4x8 could be moved down to the inside of basement (I do not believe the height of your staircase would be shorter than 4 feet (you will move horizontally for sure)). Also plywood seems more expensive than drywall. My two cents.

my basement staircase has a 旋转, so that's why it causes me headache...

I checked the price, plywood in homedepot roughly $15.xx, drywall aorund $12.xx, cheapest P&G (pine) around $35 (all for 32 sq ft), MDF would cost more...

 

[Patio]

my basement staircase has a 旋转, so that's why it causes me headache...

I checked the price, plywood in homedepot roughly $15.xx, drywall aorund $12.xx, cheapest P&G (pine) around $35 (all for 32 sq ft), MDF would cost more...

Basement的窗户应该不难卸下来吧？如果是那种塑料的窗户，往上一托就下来了。当然，如果你的窗户小于4尺就别想了。另外，Plywood钉墙上也太难看点了吧，也不平。

 

[Martin]

what does $3600 include?

Framing, drywall, ceiling, painting,electirc and pluming?

Drywall, Ceiling, Mud, sanding...