Install OSB on Shop Walls & Recycled Pallet Look - Workshop Build Series

How to install custom finish OSB panels on the walls of a workshop. In this episode I apply a decorative treatment to the OSB panels to enhance the depth appearance of the wood chips. Oriented Strand Board is a common wall material for woodworking and other shops or garages. It can be primed and painted or, in this case, I apply a dark paint to the OSB then sand it off when dry. Then I apply two coats of oil-based polyurethane. I also simulate the look of a recycled pallet wood wall by staining 1x8 cedar boards in 5 dark colors and nailing them to an accent wall in the shop. This is part 4 of my workshop renovation series.

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[ErinOBrien-mu]

I really like the way the paint, sanded paint and poly treatment came out.

[patchadamsme]

I love how you made the video with a slower instruction style and then a faster overview style. Great work all the way around.

[mattevans-koch]

That is going to be a very nice looking shop. Believe me when I say you cannot have enough outlets or a small enough power panel for a shop. You may only use half of them but it is nice to have one where you need it when you need it. Like the plank wall and the OSB treatment. Thank you for sharing. Take care, stay well and have a great week ahead.

[brianschoenrock]

I cannot state how much I love the look of the OSB. I am in the process of buying a home that has a barn workshop on the property. There is an attic space that will become my office and I will be using this look to finish that space. It's just the right amount of classy to an industrial style to match the barn and finish the man cave. Thank you for sharing all of the details! I do agree with an earlier commenter that the redwood is far too nice of a board for the one wall. It's a great look, but it can be achieved with a cheaper wood. Then again, it didn't cost you anything!

[graystone]

I guess my opinion is not going to be a popular one. I think the OSB looks hideous. I’m not trying to be mean but you asked for honest opinions and so I’m giving you that. I also believe if you wanted to look of old pallets perhaps you should have used old pallets? And saved those pricey hard to come by cedar boards for a nicer project. Again just my opinion if you’re happy with it, then I’m thrilled for you! Lol enjoy your new space.

[charlestreadway]

Love the different colors of the boards on the wall. Makes a very nice effect.

[MASHLEY]

The plank wall is amazing. I’m going to keep this idea in mind for my back wall of my garage.

[jeffdasher]

I have been debating on what to do with my garage walls for months now. What you did with the OSB was awesome. And my wife totally liked it as well. So thanks for allowing me the pleasure to experince your build with you and learn a lot in the process. Feom the OSB staining to cuting and notching with something other than a jigsaw.

[SARARocketMan]

I found this post after independently starting to play with OSB in my own shop space. I found that sanding the OSB with 80 grit sandpaper using a pad sander and then using Rit Dye I could get a colored wall that showed the texture of the OSB. Now, I'm considering painting the OSB black first, sanding the black off, and then using Rit Dye for the color. All of this followed by a polyurethane overcoat. I plan on installing a French cleat system with a clear finish over birch plywood, enjoying the contrast between the light colored French cleats and the colored wall.

[rigell]

You can never have too many outlets in a workshop 🙂

[splitfire]

Really appreciate the level of detail of your narration. Subscribed!

[PaganWizard]

I have seen a few shops with OSB walls, and they always looked tacky and cheap, but I really love how yours turned out. The black paint and sanding really made the random pattern pop. The ceder wall also looked great as well with the random colors of stain used. As a more affordable alternative to having a mill cut these boards for you, ceder fence pickets could also work nicely. This design will definitely be getting used in my shop.

[rraymond]

It looks amazing!! I’ve always loved OSB. I know some people don’t like it, but I love it!!

[davedavies]

Great eye for colours. It looks awesome. I would have never guessed OSB could look so good done this way.

[ogearbox]

The OSB looks cool! What a unique look it lends to your shop. I like it.

[chrisjmiller]

This brought back memories of my brother, dad and I putting OSB on dad's shop walls back in the mid 80's. Your shop walls look great

[dqauto]

Pretty darn cool!!!! LOVE IT IM INSPIRED!! I have stud 2x6 walls in my shop and I’ve been trying to decide what to do! I have tons of pallet wood that I’ve been taking apart and waiting for inspiration!

Thank you so much! I just subscribed! I’ll check out your plans! Im just starting out so I need all the plans I can get!

I love mrs. mgmt and max the cat! My cat tigger sat here watching you the whole time. I bet he wants to get out to the shop too!

[travisoliver]

The plank wall is awesome. I just built a 64x36x14 shop and would love to do this to one of my walls.

[TheOneAndOnlyTBash]

the accent wall looks insanely good. I like the random color really makes it stand out and coloring the screw heads was a nice touch.

[WhiteFox]

It is so good to see a post from you. I am sure that I am not alone in wondering how you are doing during these troubled times😀 I watched the whole video! On the wall you just covered, will make securing shelves and cabinets a breeze. Speaking only for myself, I have missed seeing your videos, but sometimes things out side of YouTube have to be done.

I am still trying to get started on the concrete raised beds. Because the soil around here is a very fine clay loam that is very hard to work. My plan is to male the raised beds two steps high. But we will see just how many of the pieces get cast!

Our shop walls and ceiling are covered with 8" wide ship-lap that is only finished on one side so it is a bit thicker than what is available today.

Again I and I am sure many others are very glad to see you posting again.Stay safe and be well.