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The 6 Best Bathroom Ceiling Materials to Complete Your Makeover

Written by Milan Jara on 4th Feb 2019

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Remodeling a bathroom can be quite costly. The trickiest part of remodeling bathrooms is that they may require multiple remodels over the years. As homeowners, we spend a good bit of time inside our bathrooms (some more than others). This means that the design inside your sanctuary and oasis must be durable and able to withstand moisture, heat, and other threats that can damage the materials at any time.

One place that needs attention in bathrooms (that is often overlooked) is the ceiling. You may not spend time looking up while you’re in the bathroom, but having a polished and finished ceiling can make or break the room’s overall feel almost instantly.

There are some unique (and inexpensive) ways to makeover your bathroom ceiling that you may have never even heard of before. Luckily for you, we’ve laid out the top five most inexpensive ways to give your bathroom ceiling a makeover!

 


 

Fiberglass

In the bathroom, one of the most common materials used for anything is fiberglass. So many home builders use fiberglass because it is inexpensive and water-resistant. One of the things you can do with fiberglass on your bathroom ceiling is to use it to create an all-around standing shower from top to bottom. There are pre-cut fiberglass materials that will allow you to easily and quickly install the fiberglass all around your standing shower. This may keep your bathroom ceiling from getting water damage throughout the years since it will be protected.

 


 

Tile

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Nothing says polished and refined like a tiled bathroom. From the floors to the ceiling, tile is a great option for any bathroom. The best part about tile is that it is waterproof and easy to clean. With intricate and interesting design work on the tiles themselves, you can bring life to your bathroom ceiling with tiles. In order for the tile to be effective on your bathroom ceiling (if used in your shower), you must ensure that you use waterproof materials to help seal the joints. You could also tile your entire bathroom—from suspended ceiling to floor—to give it an industrial feel.

 


 

Cladding/Planking

This is probably not a word you hear often in the design world if you’re not a home builder or interior designer. Cladding is a waterproof material that typically is made from PVC panels. It is easy to install and will last you quite a while. Because the ceiling in a bathroom also receives moisture through water evaporation, having a material that is water-resistant on your bathroom ceiling is very important as it eliminates mold growth.

 


 

Paint

If you aren’t opposed to more frequent maintenance and more trips to the hardware store, painting your bathroom ceiling can also work. It is not expensive and requires very few tools to get the job done. However, you will want to make sure that you get durable paint for your bathroom ceiling. The water and steam from the shower will make having a painted bathroom ceiling the most difficult piece to the painted puzzle—you could end up with mold and mildew in no time and even start to see the walls peeling. It’s not that it can’t be done and it will certainly work in a tough spot.

 


 

Moisture-Resistant Drywall

Also known in the construction world as greenboard, moisture-resistant drywall is another inexpensive option for your bathroom ceiling. It is important that you look for water-resistant drywall for your bathroom ceiling because of the water and steam that evaporates into the air on a constant basis. You could paint the drywall with a water-resistant paint color to give it a more polished look, as well.

 


 

Ceiling Tiles

If you want something out-of-the-box and more inline with unique designs, metal ceiling tiles can do the trick for your bathroom ceiling. What makes metal ceiling tiles so great for a bathroom ceiling is that they are easy to wipe down and clean and are resistant to stains. They won’t be bothered by the water evaporating into the air and rising to their surface. Metal ceiling tiles can come in a variety of materials such as tin, aluminum, and copper. Whatever style you’re aiming for with your bathroom, metal ceiling tiles can transform the bathroom ceiling as well as the entire space!

 


 

Pro Tips

Starting a bathroom makeover is no easy task. However, knowing the right tools and tricks to help make the process run smoother is a must.

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1. Begin with the End in Mind

This is a great tip no matter what area of your home you’re remodeling because it requires you to have a clear vision before embarking on your makeover journey. Knowing what style of bathroom you want before you get started will help you pick the right materials for the job. Making over your bathroom ceiling will require some elbow grease, so make sure you have the right tools to get it done right.

2. Consult an Expert

This tip doesn’t mean that you have to hire the expert to do the installation for you (unless you want them to, of course). Call in an expert to give you an estimate of how they would do the job and how much it would cost. Let them tell you what needs to be done first before you start hacking away at your bathroom ceiling or walls. Save yourself time and energy by consulting an expert first before taking on any home renovation project!

3. Source Your Materials

If you want to makeover your bathroom ceiling without killing your bank account, you have to source your materials first. Look around at local hardware stores, chain hardware stores, and online for materials that meet your needs both aesthetically and financially. You can find great alternatives to some materials such as metal ceiling tiles online. Check out our alternatives here to give you a head start on your search.

4. Don’t Skimp

It’s easy to get wrapped up on the fact that you want to save money on your bathroom ceiling renovation. We don’t blame you. The truth is, however, if there is one place that you need to spend a little bit more to get the job done correctly, it would be with the bathroom. Getting cheaper materials could mean replacing them in the very near future, which will only cost you more money. If you use cheap materials to repair a false ceiling or fix a hole with glue, it will probably start to fail in no time.

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