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I’m building a shower area with soaking tub. The floor and walls will be tiled, but I’m not sure what to do with the ceiling. Would greenboard hold up well enough? If so what is the best finish to put on it?
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Steve,
Greenboard will work well. Just use texture of your choice (or smooth finish), two coats of a premium primer, and two coats of a bathroom grade paint (sheen of your choice). Biggest factor of all is proper ventilation in the bathroom. No matter what kind of material you use for a ceiling, if you don't vent the moisture laden air out of the bathroom, mold and mildew will form, and in some extreme cases, rot. Windows are not adequate ventilation for a set up like you describe.
Good luck.
James
*It's late.....so others will need to chime in here. I believe green board isn't recommended for ceiling applications. Recommended is 1/2 or 5/8 standard drywall.....but treated as James has stated. Jeff
*You might try using a product from JamesHardie company called Titan500 - it's a 1/2" fiber cement board, comes in 4 x 8, 4 X 9 and 4 x 10 sizes. The Titan wall board is designed for use in high humidity areas like a bathroom and for abrasian resistance. The edges of the board are beveled and it has a smooth finish, so it can be finished just like ordinary drywall. The panels are more expensive than drywall but, they cut down on sound transmission better than drywall because of their density and because their fiber cement, they make a great substrate for setting wall tile on. The panels need to be cut with a power saw though, and you'll need to use a RotoZip with the cement bit to make all of the cutouts in the panels for fixtures and electrical outlets and vents. I spec-ed these panels for all of my bathrooms. To find out more, check the web address http://www.titancommercial.com
*Why not continue the tile onto the ceiling? If you use some design creativity that can really look nice and be very durable. Maybe a design of some different tile in a graphic with some of the inset tiles matching the decor theme of the house?(I think I got those words right, all I really know is that it costs a lot but is worth every penny)If you choose dry wall be sure to check if green board is allowed on the ceiling. I've seen it done with regular and green board.
*Let's just say we would keep the greenboard and paint it. What kind of paint would you use?
*Brand name isn't nearly as important as TYPE of paint. Be absolutely sure to use a BATHROOM grade paint, either high gloss, semi-gloss, satin, eggshell, or flat (your choice). Bathroom grade paints have special additives in them, including a lot of mildewcide that keeps the paint in pristine condition when exposed for long periods to high humidity conditions.Sherwin-Williams, DuLux, Martin Senour, and Pratt & Lambert paints are expensive, but very good. If budget is a concern, Sears Finest interior paints (bathroom grade), Home Depot's Premium Plus bathroom paint, or Valspar's Southern Tradition bathroom grade paints are also good choices. Whatever brand, make sure it is a bathroom grade paint - I can't reiterate this enough. I was also thinking today that some localities (code) require 5/8" Type X (fire resistant) drywall for ceiling applications. You might check your local building code office to find out.James
*Best Bath and Kitchen paint by a long shot is "Perma White" by Zinsser. When I first started using it....had to track it down in a paint store, but now I see it most everywhere. Water clean up, mold/mildew/bubbleing resistant. Covers great. Nice white straight outta the can. Also tintable. Have tinted as off(antique) white, sky blue(nice on ceilings ala victorian porches), and tan/cream. All mixes turned out well. It's specially designed for K & B...and I haven't been disappointed. Use it on both customers and my own home. No too bad price....think last gallon was $20-$25. Jeff
*how about if you already painted your bathroom with regular paint,but you have a exaust fan and a hand held shower?ALSO it is a spare bath. Should i repaint?
*Not unless you develope paint related problems. If the paint starts to mildew frequently, bubbles, or comes loose in sheets, then it is time to repaint with a different paint. Unless there is a paint related problem, hold with what you have.Jeff, I use Perma White Exterior a lot. It is good stuff. However, I will put Valspar's One and Only Kitchen and Bath paint against it any day. I will also put Home Depot's Behr Premium Plus Kitchen and Bath paint against it. One and Only has a 15 year warranty against mildew, and Behr has a lifetime warranty against mildew. I have never had a problem yet, and I like the fact that One and Only and Behr are both 100% Acrylic. Don't get me wrong, the Perma White is good stuff, and it also comes in a tintable base so that you can mix any color. I just thought I'd toss out that little bit of info.James
*This area should receive tile with a cement backer board in my opinion.Paul O'Dell
*Use the cement backer board, either fiber mesh or hardi, scree the surface smooth with joint compound mixed with some plaster or plaster for more surface durability. Can either paint or tile. Green board can still suck up dampness or splashes, do a lot of bath redos on old work that used green board.
*I thought about tile, but thought it would be hard to do on the ceiling. I've done bathroom walls before with no trouble. Anty particular tricks to tiling and gouting a ceiling?_ Steve
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I'm building a shower area with soaking tub. The floor and walls will be tiled, but I'm not sure what to do with the ceiling. Would greenboard hold up well enough? If so what is the best finish to put on it?