Joint compound on plywood ceiling as texture?

Question

Putting up replacement ceiling, using plywood...would a thin layer of joint compound stay on it as a texture material?

Answer 1

Yes have done it if you use a roller you can get a textured look, remember if will take at least 24 hours to dry

Answer 2

Probably not; I'd recommend buying a bunch of cans (get the large size) of "Orange Peel Splatter" in the paint section opf a big-box store or from your favorite paint supplier. The stuff's not cheap, and it's essentially just thinned-down joint compound with a propellant, but it will stick to the plywood better than plain old joint compound will. The Splatter comes with an adjustable nozzle, so you can spray it on thick, thin or anywhere in between. Shake it WELL, then do a practice-spray on some newspaper or a tarp to get the desired texture pattern. It will dry almost white and can be primed after 24 hours.

Answer 3

Prime it,call a company that texturizes it shouldn't cost much for just a ceiling then paint it. I have seen stucco applied to plywood but they always wire lath it first and for a reason,the same reason I wouldn't use joint compound.

Answer 4

Yes it will stay up. I have some joint compound on a piece of plywood and it is stuck firm.

Answer 5

yes it will work. i have a three car garage that i put a plywood ceiling in then good primer, then thinned Spackle sprayed through a hopper gun and "knocked down" with a 24" blade. as i live in central Florida the temperature and humidity variations are extreme, but so far (3 years) it's still pristine.

Answer 6

I'm not sure , but if I were going to try it, I would prime it first so the joint compound could adhere to the primer Rather than wood.