Flooring for a utility room ceiling??

[Gregory of Sherwood Forest]

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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[KC]

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.

[Roly]

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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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

[lift mechanic]

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.

[fredhargis]

I think it's a great idea, biggest drawback might be what you mentioned: the noise. Especially in a laundry room.

[mike4244]

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

[Gregory of Sherwood Forest]

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.

[K. L. McReynolds]

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/prod...4_1000.jpg

[Roly]

Remember to keep junction boxes accessible.   They are very hard to find later.    Roly

[tomsteve]

instead of flooring, how about 1 by 6 tongue and groove carsiding?
https://www.menards.com/main/building-ma...353&ipos=3

ive used this on a couple ceilings and it worked great