Bathroom Ceiling Installation

2271 Views 9 Replies 5 Participants Last post by silence xu, May 2, 2009

MikeyP

Discussion Starter · Apr 25, 2009

Before I get started I wanted to make sure I'm installing the sheetrock on my bathroom ceiling correctly. The ceiling is 24" OC and I'm going to use 5/8" sheetrock. From earlier posting I've decided not to use greenboard on the ceiling because it's less rigid and be more likely to sag. There is an exhaust fan in the bathroom

I also understand that I don't have to run strips perpendicular to the rafters because I'm using 5/8 sheetrock.

Can you confirm what I'm doing before I get started?

Thanks

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Bob Mariani

· #2 · Apr 25, 2009

This will work fine. I would suggest using Zinsser's Perma White paint to finish this ceiling. You can tint it to any color. But as a self priming solution you will get active fungicide in all three coats allowing a much longer protection period to prevent mold.

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bjbatlanta

· #3 · Apr 25, 2009

Adequate ventilation is the key, no matter what thickness of drywall you use. If it it absorbs enough moisture it will sag. You might want to replace/upgrade the fan while the ceiling is open if it's an older model...

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Sir MixAlot

· #4 · Apr 26, 2009

On a side note: 5/8" moisture board is readily available in my area.:thumbsup:

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bjbatlanta

· #5 · Apr 27, 2009 (Edited)

Ignore that. Someone had another question posted but must have come back and deleted it.

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MikeyP

Discussion Starter · #6 · Apr 29, 2009

24"---Why do you ask?

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MikeyP

Discussion Starter · #7 · May 2, 2009

Fast1---I don't get the point. Please explain

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silence xu

· #8 · May 2, 2009

good luck to you bathroom ,do you use any chinese products?
if you have used , please kindly let me know.thanks.

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MikeyP

Discussion Starter · #9 · May 2, 2009

I only use Chinese products. If it says made in the USA I buy it some where else

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silence xu

· #10 · May 2, 2009 (Edited)

wish our chinese products can give you luckly.best regards for you.
by the way,could you please give me some informations about anybody who sales stones(chinese stones) in american . email is ok.

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