False Ceiling Issue?

Jameson · 01-18-2010, 09:09 PM

Can I install a drop ceiling above a shower stall? Would I need to drywall the ceiling or green boad the ceiling in the bathroom or over the shower area? Is there such an animal as a drop ceiling material that is resistant to mold, mildew, etc?

**majakdragon** · 01-21-2010, 01:11 PM

I wouldn't do it. Steam is a natural part of showering and the amount of moisture in a shower is huge.

GregC · 01-22-2010, 02:43 AM

Hello, I agree. The shower will leave you with some issues of steam etc, but if you want to install the drop ceiling throughout the bath, you can always purchase some Formica sheets, cut them to fit and attach them to the ceiling tiles or 1/4" or 3/8" plywood with Hy-bond adhesive, then drop in your 2x2 or 2x4 grids. This is not the best thing but I have done a few for the customers who demanded drop ceiling instead of building a Sheetrock ceiling above and it seems to work pretty slick. You may still get some staining on the grid due to moisture, condensation etc. Just a thought.

GregC

**Nailer341** · 01-22-2010, 07:24 PM

Naaagh... Dont do it.
Drywall it in. Green Board is not for use on the ceiling.
I recommend 5/8" type X drywall for this location.
Paint it well with a quality paint.
Some are available with mold and mildew inhibitor built into the paint.

01-21-2010, 01:11 PM	#2
majakdragon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 182	I wouldn't do it. Steam is a natural part of showering and the amount of moisture in a shower is huge. __________________ If you have never made a mistake, you probably haven't done much.

01-22-2010, 02:43 AM	#3
GregC Quick Belt System Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 24	Hello, I agree. The shower will leave you with some issues of steam etc, but if you want to install the drop ceiling throughout the bath, you can always purchase some Formica sheets, cut them to fit and attach them to the ceiling tiles or 1/4" or 3/8" plywood with Hy-bond adhesive, then drop in your 2x2 or 2x4 grids. This is not the best thing but I have done a few for the customers who demanded drop ceiling instead of building a Sheetrock ceiling above and it seems to work pretty slick. You may still get some staining on the grid due to moisture, condensation etc. Just a thought. GregC __________________ GregC, President/Founder www.Quicktoolbeltsystem.com

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01-22-2010, 07:24 PM	#4
Nailer341 Resident Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 60	Naaagh... Dont do it. Drywall it in. Green Board is not for use on the ceiling. I recommend 5/8" type X drywall for this location. Paint it well with a quality paint. Some are available with mold and mildew inhibitor built into the paint.