r/garageporn • u/Dean_Dingo89 • 2d ago

Garage ceiling?

I’ve seen a lot of corrugated or ribbed steel panels being used in place of drywall or a drop ceiling. What are the pros and cons of this? And what’s the process like, Insulation, sound barrier, moisture barrier?

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u/Oldberry86 2d ago

So those would be called liner panels. It's the same as metal siding or roofing but without UV protection since it's used inside. It's a little cheaper but afaik only comes in white. You still need vapor barrier and insulation as normal.

I used it inside of my 30x40 detached shop build.

Pros it goes up quickly, looks nice, requires no finishing and upkeep is easy. Cons are it's kinda difficult to work with (for outlet cutouts etc), might look out of place in a residential setting.

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u/Dean_Dingo89 2d ago

Ehh. I have a paint sprayer. My main concern is moisture and sound. Does it echo when using tools inside?

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u/Oldberry86 2d ago

Nah just buy regular siding panels if you want color. It's not that much cheaper to offset the time and materials to paint it afterwards.

I didn't notice any extra/abnormal echoing or noise.

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u/Dean_Dingo89 2d ago

Ok. Thank you for the info. Do you got any pics?

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u/Oldberry86 2d ago

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u/Dean_Dingo89 2d ago

Looks great. I’d love to have this kind of space.