Getting my tiny home/ cabin Thursday!

[GotSmart]

I bet you are happy you did not buy a van or RV.  

Kids need stability, and having family next door gives them an extra dose.

 

[Every Road Leads Home]

I think you made an awesome decision. A shed is just a word. My friend's dad built a "shed" that's bigger than most people's houses. And a lot of people live in houses smaller than most sheds. So as far as that goes, what you call it is just semantics. You are living cheaper, saving more, getting a great nights sleep, near relatives, have a safe comfortable place for your kids to visit. I see no negatives in this situation.

 

[Rugster]

Well, my first week in my tiny home is up and I love it so far. It isn't quite set up yet but it's pretty peaceful and comfortable.

I had paid for the wall board a week and a half ago and stopped in and Lowes had no idea when I'd get it, there was no ETA and no indication from their distribution center. Do I got my money back, that's not a good business practice, in my book. So, I'm not able to finish out the things I need, shower, toilet, kitchen, storage, etc because whatever is in the house will have to be taken out or moved into one corner when I get the wall panels here to put up.

So, pretty basic set up, but it's ok for now. I am going to a local store tomorrow and buying whatever they have I'm ready to get everything set up like I need it.

And one more plug for the 8 inch memory foams mattresses on Amazon, the one I got is amazing! Best $150 I ever spent!

 

[GotSmart]

Well, my first week in my tiny home is up and I love it so far. It isn't quite set up yet but it's pretty peaceful and comfortable.

I had paid for the wall board a week and a half ago and stopped in and Lowes had no idea when I'd get it, there was no ETA and no indication from their distribution center. Do I got my money back, that's not a good business practice, in my book. So, I'm not able to finish out the things I need, shower, toilet, kitchen, storage, etc because whatever is in the house will have to be taken out or moved into one corner when I get the wall panels here to put up.

So, pretty basic set up, but it's ok for now. I am going to a local store tomorrow and buying whatever they have I'm ready to get everything set up like I need it.

And one more plug for the 8 inch memory foams mattresses on Amazon, the one I got is amazing! Best $150 I ever spent!

Sheetrock is a in stock item!  The cabin should not take much.  Call around and see who has it in stock.  Being a holiday weekend, things will be crazy.  

Just remember that the shower/kitchen area gets a different product.  What is referred to as "green board,"  (Water resistant)

 

[Rugster]

Yeah, I have no experience with drywall and it is simpler to use paneling or wall board or whatever its called. I went to a smaller town nearby and found some really nice wall coverings and it was cheaper, too. So, I have started installing it and hope to have the lower level complete this weekend.



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[highdesertranger]

that looks great. drywall is almost an art foam to get it to look good. highdesertranger

 

[rvpopeye]

Rustic !

 

[Txjaybird]

Yeah, I have no experience with drywall and it is simpler to use paneling or wall board or whatever its called. I went to a smaller town nearby and found some really nice wall coverings and it was cheaper, too. So, I have started installing it and hope to have the lower level complete this weekend.



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I think that looks great and goes well with your Tiny Home.  I'd like to know what type of paneling that is and what the pattern name is.  Congrats on all you've accomplished so quickly.     Jewellann

 

[Rugster]

It is from Lowes, and is Georgia Pacific Smooth Brown MDF wall panel.

http://www.lowes.com/pd/Georgia-Pacific-48-in-x-8-ft-Smooth-Brown-MDF-Wall-Panel/1000065005

Marley is still blown away that it looks so real, she told me as she was touching it she thought she should be getting splinters

 

[ArtW]

I may have to copycat you when I get to that point (man it's going like molasses) love the look

 

[Rugster]

Thanks, I like the way it looks, too. My $6500 home is going to be pretty nice, especially considering I have never done anything like this. It's by no means professionally done, but it is definitely adequate and I did it myself (and I can hide a lot of the mistakes).

 

[Every Road Leads Home]

Wow, that paneling looks great! Nice work, looks very comfortable and inviting. Can't beat rustic charm. I'll take that over drywall any day.

 

[ArtW]

What are you planning for the ceiling?

 

[Rugster]

The ceiling? Under the lofts? Dunno, may leave it bare, looks rustic and basic. If you're asking about the walls and roof, then I'm going to use the same panels but cut to size to accommodate the angles. I think I'll use white panel boards for the interior of the lofts, though, to give the cabin a little variety.

 

[Txjaybird]

HEY RUGSTER,   Yesterday I was looking thru a "Rustic Cottage' magazine at the store.  There was a old house re-do and in one of the rooms I said to myself  "I know someone with that wall paneling".  Turns out it was reclaimed oak in various patinas, I bet it cost a fortune.  Your Lowe's paneling looks so much like it I thought it was the same.  Do you/anyone think the same paneling would be o.k. in a kitchen and bathroom?  I wonder if bathroom might be to damp?  I was thinking of running panels side ways so the wood would be 4ft high with paint or wall paper above. It's in a friends home. { 1908 brick} The kitchen has plaster walls and the bathroom is 3/4/bath in a frame addition.  
                     Whoops gotta go, Steven Segal is kicking A** and not taking names, as usual.  
                                                 Jewellann

 

[ArtW]

No, not under the lofts, ceiling = under the roof
I asked because in the specs it says: can be used for ceilings X which I would guess means no, don't use as ceiling panel (maybe not stiff enough?)
T-jaybird, it also says, dry conditions only so ght not hold up to much steam

 

[ArtW]

darn, found this in the Q&A, from the maker
Georgia-Pacific on 07/11/2016
Dear PistolStuff, Thank you for your interest in Georgia-Pacific MDF Wall panels. We do not recommend using the wall panels as a ceiling as it will eventually sag and pull away from the ceiling. For more information on Georgia-Pacific wall panels, please follow the link below. http://www.buildgp.com/decorative-finish-panels. Click on a panel thumbnail for additional information such as installation instructions etc. Regards, Connie

 

[Rugster]

How long is eventual? I don't think I'd mind checking it every couple of months and tightening it up

 

[highdesertranger]

it's MDF, it's going to start sagging almost immediately. when it gets to the point were you would notice the sag that's to late to fix. it also absorbs moisture like a sponge. once it absorbs moisture it swells like particle board when it swells it's over there is no fixing it. highdesertranger

 

[rvpopeye]

X2 HDRs post !