Drywall and Alternatives to Drywall for Your She Shed

You’re probably looking for an economical way to finish the walls of your shed.

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This option is best for someone who isn’t planning to store anything valuable inside their shed.

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Skip the Walls

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Drywalling is really the best option. It’s just time consuming and heavy to install.

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Drywall

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It’s cheaper to buy than plywood and easier to install than drywall

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Bead Board / Paneling

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aking apart pallets can be time consuming and you need to make sure you use pallets that are safe for indoor use.

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Upcycled Pallets

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Fabric might be a feasible option if you don’t have the money to add drywall.

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Fabric/Drop Cloths

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Plywood is touchy. I like the idea and a thicker panel will provide plenty of support.

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Plywood

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Pegboard is light weight, cheap, and could potentially be installed directly to the studs.

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Pegboard

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The metal is SHARP and hard to cut so you wouldn’t want the edges exposed, particularly if you need to cut the panels.

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Tin/Metal Roofing

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It does appear to be reasonably fire safe though and there are a lot of attractive options.

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Laminate Flooring

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It would be easy to wipe down when dirty. I imagine it wouldn’t echo as much as metal.

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Vinyl Siding

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Danielle Pientka

Danielle, is a stay-at-home mom and do-it-yourself blogger. She was raised in New Hampshire, but settled in Maryland.