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Flooring for a utility room ceiling?? - Gregory of Sherwood Forest - 09-24-2018
Wifey likes wood, too. We are preparing to remodel the utility/laundry room, about 400 sqft. We don't want to drywall, as we need access to the ceiling area occasionally for wiring, etc. Not a fan of accoustic tiles. There are several spots with lower pipes, etc to work around.
It occurred to her that using inexpensive wood flooring could work. A few panels could be made removeable for access to wiring. It'd easy to work around the lower pipes.
Honestly, I kind of like the idea. Soundwise, it wouldn't be a quiet option, but probably not much worse than drywall. We could stain or finish it.
Anyone try this? Any drawbacks I may not be thinking about??
Thanks in advance,
Gregory of IHaveAGreatWife Forest.
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RE: Flooring for a utility room ceiling?? - KC - 09-24-2018
(09-24-2018, 04:55 PM)Gregory of Sherwood Forest Wrote: Wifey likes wood, too. We are preparing to remodel the utility/laundry room, about 400 sqft. We don't want to drywall, as we need access to the ceiling area occasionally for wiring, etc. Not a fan of accoustic tiles. There are several spots with lower pipes, etc to work around.
It occurred to her that using inexpensive wood flooring could work. A few panels could be made removeable for access to wiring. It'd easy to work around the lower pipes.
Honestly, I kind of like the idea. Soundwise, it wouldn't be a quiet option, but probably not much worse than drywall. We could stain or finish it.
Anyone try this? Any drawbacks I may not be thinking about??
Thanks in advance,
Gregory of IHaveAGreatWife Forest.
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If you're going to do that, why not just use prefinished laminate? Some of that stuff looks pretty good nowadays.
RE: Flooring for a utility room ceiling?? - Roly - 09-24-2018
(09-24-2018, 04:55 PM)Gregory of Sherwood Forest Wrote: Wifey likes wood, too. We are preparing to remodel the utility/laundry room, about 400 sqft. We don't want to drywall, as we need access to the ceiling area occasionally for wiring, etc. Not a fan of accoustic tiles. There are several spots with lower pipes, etc to work around.
It occurred to her that using inexpensive wood flooring could work. A few panels could be made removeable for access to wiring. It'd easy to work around the lower pipes.
Honestly, I kind of like the idea. Soundwise, it wouldn't be a quiet option, but probably not much worse than drywall. We could stain or finish it.
Anyone try this? Any drawbacks I may not be thinking about??
Thanks in advance,
Gregory of IHaveAGreatWife Forest.
.
Try Googling "suspended ceiling wood panels"and click images. If you are using a suspended grid system be careful of the weight of flooring. Most laminates are heavy. Will have a nice look. Roly
RE: Flooring for a utility room ceiling?? - lift mechanic - 09-24-2018
What is on the ceiling now? Flooring needs to be nailed to something, normally plywood or OSB. I do like the flooring look. I am using 3/4" circular sawn DF on my barn door for the shop. Sheeting the door (9' x 12') with 1/2" plywood, then gluing and nailing it down.
RE: Flooring for a utility room ceiling?? - fredhargis - 09-25-2018
I think it's a great idea, biggest drawback might be what you mentioned: the noise. Especially in a laundry room.
RE: Flooring for a utility room ceiling?? - mike4244 - 09-25-2018
(09-24-2018, 04:55 PM)Gregory of Sherwood Forest Wrote: Wifey likes wood, too. We are preparing to remodel the utility/laundry room, about 400 sqft. We don't want to drywall, as we need access to the ceiling area occasionally for wiring, etc. Not a fan of accoustic tiles. There are several spots with lower pipes, etc to work around.
It occurred to her that using inexpensive wood flooring could work. A few panels could be made removeable for access to wiring. It'd easy to work around the lower pipes.
Honestly, I kind of like the idea. Soundwise, it wouldn't be a quiet option, but probably not much worse than drywall. We could stain or finish it.
Anyone try this? Any drawbacks I may not be thinking about??
Thanks in advance,
Gregory of IHaveAGreatWife Forest.
I like the idea, did something similar on displays at the Art Museum in Philadelphia a long time ago. As far as sound problem, probably no different than drywall.
You could fur out the ceiling , board insulation then the wood.
mike
RE: Flooring for a utility room ceiling?? - Gregory of Sherwood Forest - 09-25-2018
Thanks guys. Right now, I have the ceiling open, just exposed joists. I doubt I'd even need furring strips except to box in the pipes a bit.
RE: Flooring for a utility room ceiling?? - K. L. McReynolds - 09-25-2018
I did a ceiling in an exercise room using T&G pine,5/16" thick and 4" wide. Nailed it with a 16 gauge nailer.
https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/e82dd165-cfaf-44b4-9c5e-f7d9f8f8cacd/svn/hakwood-softwood-hardwood-boards-8203110-64_1000.jpg
RE: Flooring for a utility room ceiling?? - Roly - 09-26-2018
Remember to keep junction boxes accessible. They are very hard to find later. Roly
RE: Flooring for a utility room ceiling?? - tomsteve - 09-27-2018
instead of flooring, how about 1 by 6 tongue and groove carsiding?
https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/lumber-boards/tongue-groove-boards/1-x-6-tongue-groove-carsiding/1411473/p-1502778667537-c-13151.htm?tid=-8379971474160795353&ipos=3
ive used this on a couple ceilings and it worked great