it is now tiled but i want to put up a wooden ceiling will the wood go the same or will i have to treat it
2007-04-27 02:02:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
You might go a little stronger than just an exhaust fan. A small dehumidifier works much better at controlling mildew. If you're going to do a wood ceiling, use a treated lumber or cedar along with the dehumidifier and you'll be just fine.
2007-04-27 02:36:58 · answer #1 · answered by GenevievesMom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it will mildew if not treated and even if it is treated, it may still mildew if you don't have enough ventilation. You don't say if you have a window or a fan in the bathroom, but I would solve the ventilation problem first before you go to all the time and expense of putting in a new ceiling. While you're in the process of putting in the new ceiling, why not install a new fan/light combination in the ceiling?
2007-04-27 09:14:16 · answer #2 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you need is to get the moisture out. Install an exhaust fan. The grout on the tile will also mildew, as well as the wood. You could use the green board and paint with an enamel paint.
2007-04-27 09:15:19 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In short, Mold or biological contaminant can grow on any substrate which is organic in nature. Organic materials may serve as a food souce, as wood would fall into this catagory it would not be recommended for this purpose. A cementuous backer board or green board is the most appropriate. The key to controlling mold in the home is to effectively control sources of moisture and provide adequate ventillation to the area via exhaust fan (possibly even with a fantech motor or equivilant, equiped with a humidistat). Keeping indoor moisture levels to less than 45% is recommended. Frequent disinfecting of the area will also prove to be beneficial.
2007-04-28 16:43:59 · answer #4 · answered by asbestos pro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.) Get a exhaust fan with auto shutoff...
2.) Treat with bleach often
3.) Do not use cellulose around fungus because its food.
Concrete board or green board is better.
4.) Check for water damage -- you may have to tear out the wall.
2007-04-27 09:08:17 · answer #5 · answered by ★Greed★ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of is a bath you need to use PT wood. There are many wet in the air.
2007-04-27 10:03:52 · answer #6 · answered by Justico 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
move to a new home
2007-04-27 09:04:53 · answer #7 · answered by spiritsf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋