How to clad stained garage walls?

[ladyJ]

Hello, Complete idiot here 

On one side of garage, do you guys think a flimsy fibre board could be maybe gunned over with a wall board, so i don't spend yet more hours trying to get stains off. Possum pee. Flood.

What type, and can it go straight on top? (Half metre across)

Does it usually have a bottom piece?

Other side of garage is just a framing and external wall. And a new window where the carpenter did not fix the termited timber support post running horizontally. 

So i thought to hide all this supreme ugliness, perhaps get some kind of boards ...?

Even if use plain old nails to fit it (drills are not my friend, i cannot get my hand around the battery pack)

perhaps it will look better than holey timber and gappy walls where possums have trudged. Do i need a power saw? 

What are the names of ALL the bits I'd need assuming I have nothing. Thx

[EricL]

Hello @ladyJ 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your garage walls.

Would it be possible for you to post a few photos of your garage wall (top and bottom included)? This will give our members a better idea of what you are trying to cover. We can then make recommendations on how you can cover it. Our suggestions will also depend on what kind of budget you are working with. To answer your first question, it is possible to cover the walls with flimsy boards, and this can range from MDF, cement fibre board, OSB boards, and plywood.    

On the condition that the walls are ok and there are no water leaks, I would suggest thinking about covering the wall properly for a long-term solution rather then just covering the surface up. In regards to drills, I propose looking at Ozito 280W 10mm Drill Driver perfect for small to medium sized hands no battery needed. My best advice is to visit your local store and holding the drill in your hand to make sure you are comfy with it. Hammer and nails are of course still an option open to you.

If you have operated a power saw before then I suggest looking at the  Ozito 185mm 1300W Corded Circular Saw as a possible option. However, if you have not then a standard hand saw will still allow you to cut the panel to the size that you need.

Once we see the photos, we'll be able to provide you with more in-depth advice in regards to covering your wall.

If you have any more questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric