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Bathroom Ceiling Question

Discussion in 'Home Improvement' started by Katblackdiesel, Oct 21, 2021.

  1. Oct 21, 2021 at 10:32 AM
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    Katblackdiesel

    Katblackdiesel [OP] New Member

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    My entire bathroom needs to be redone (it hasn't been touched since it was built in the 40s) there's no real ventilation and its so small the lack of ventilation has caused the drywall and in shower window frame to rot.

    So complete teardown and rebuild it is.

    My plan is to install a prebuilt walk-in shower and tile the floor and walls, but I have no idea what to do with the ceiling itself. I found a light/vent/heater fixture that will be perfect, but do I just paint the cement board? Seal it to make it water resistant? Tile it like the rest of the room? Go super tedious and make a full out fresco in mosaic tiles?

    Everything else has a ton of easy to follow tips that can be googled, but nobody seems to care about the ceiling itself. All advice and opinions appreciated.
     
  2. Oct 23, 2021 at 8:18 AM
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    Slayer

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    80 year old bath remodel... sounds fun. Yes gut it all.
    all you really need here is a good moisture resistant drywall. some premium grade primer & paint.

    The key is... Ventilation, Ventilation, Ventilation.

    most bath fans only vent out 50 cubic feet per minute... step up to a fan with 120 or better yet 150 CFM's. Put it on a timer so you can run it at least 30 minutes after a shower.

    also crack the window open to allow fresh air in. Pair that with a new vinyl window & your good to go.

    best of luck with your project.
     
  3. Oct 23, 2021 at 9:22 AM
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    Dsptundra

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    Spot on. The timer feature is huge. First thing I did in the house I am in now, every fan switch got updated to a quality timer switch.
     
  4. Oct 23, 2021 at 9:39 AM
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    blackdemon_tt

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    Damn, I need to do the ceiling fans in my bathrooms, none of them have fans, but I do crack the window and leave the door open after a shower
     
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