tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post8995079265262976990..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: New Bathroom Ceiling in PicturesLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-75995597948138818872013-01-19T10:06:07.576-05:002013-01-19T10:06:07.576-05:00BA, thanks! I think this was a fair compromise. Th...BA, thanks! I think this was a fair compromise. The objection to styrofoam seems to center around its non-biodigradablity. Since we want our ceiling to last for centuries, that's not an issue!<br /><br />Em, thanks. We did put a tin ceiling in our kitchen dining alcove. It's true tin is expensive, but we had a small area so we got the look at a fraction of the price. Didn't really want a metal ceiling in a humid room though, plus needed to save $$ for other necessities, like a low-flush toilet. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-59162943254046822902013-01-18T00:50:25.114-05:002013-01-18T00:50:25.114-05:00Oooh nice! I absolutely love pressed tin ceilings ...Oooh nice! I absolutely love pressed tin ceilings - my great great grandparents house (still in the family thankfully) has pressed tin on all the ceilings and some walls and I have always adored it, but to get it these days can be quite expensive. It's nice to see an alternative I could afford when I have my own place :)Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07776481723125911564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-88792827094635810582013-01-15T12:02:00.767-05:002013-01-15T12:02:00.767-05:00Leigh,
The ceiling looks great - what a makeover!...Leigh,<br /><br />The ceiling looks great - what a makeover! As far as them being styrofoam, I'll echo others here and agree that sometimes you have to compromise. I'd love to be green and organic in every single area of my life, but I have yet to find a nursery that sells money trees, so... And like you and others mentioned, it has great qualities for a bathroom. I think you are right to be very pleased! Nice job. I'm living vicariously through your projects these days, since I don't currently have any... doh!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12704546450466035053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-13637631167997182652013-01-15T06:06:45.609-05:002013-01-15T06:06:45.609-05:00Quinn, that's exactly what he did, used a flex...Quinn, that's exactly what he did, used a flex-hose to vent the fan. He had to because the outlet on the fan was on the side rather than the top. <i>Then</i> he went out the ceiling/roof. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-19087554756504459302013-01-14T23:07:38.871-05:002013-01-14T23:07:38.871-05:00I can see where that type of tile could be a good ...I can see where that type of tile could be a good choice for a bathroom, and your ceiling certainly looks very nice! How did you vent the fan? Is through a wall, with one of those bendy hoses like for a clothes dryer?Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-13425823227257703902013-01-14T22:02:34.348-05:002013-01-14T22:02:34.348-05:00Badgerpendous, thanks! I have to admit though, I&#...Badgerpendous, thanks! I have to admit though, I'll finally be glad when we get all our house projects done. <br /><br />Jen, thanks! With all the rain lately, there's nothing to do <i>but</i> work indoors.<br /><br />Icebear, thanks! I think they were the right choice for all those reasons. <br /><br />Theresa, I hate styrofoam (and plastic) for throwaway stuff, but for this project, I think it was a good choice. Who doesn't want their building materials to last forever, LOL. Didn't know about the wall paper, though I can't imagine myself wallpapering a ceiling. I know they used to do it, but sheesh. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-39808769332745397402013-01-14T19:17:23.248-05:002013-01-14T19:17:23.248-05:00Very nice! Perfect for your bathroom. I don't ...Very nice! Perfect for your bathroom. I don't know cost, but if you are worried about the environmental costs of using styrofoam, at least for the bedroom, there are heavy embossed wall papers that look like tin ceiling tiles.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574936988046982209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-13195102535402004332013-01-14T13:21:00.009-05:002013-01-14T13:21:00.009-05:00absolutely beautiful! And another plus for styrof...absolutely beautiful! And another plus for styrofoam ceilings in the bathroom- i bet moisture won't damage it easily. The insulation factor really is a nice bonus too.icebearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04688755441418251036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-89844170116181867132013-01-14T11:47:31.047-05:002013-01-14T11:47:31.047-05:00Looks great! You guys are really busting out moves...Looks great! You guys are really busting out moves over there on your list, good job. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16711169722488606559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-8623500487221989292013-01-13T23:27:46.662-05:002013-01-13T23:27:46.662-05:00Wonderful job! And way to keep the momentum going ...Wonderful job! And way to keep the momentum going on the todo list in 2013!badgerpendoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540038174008061800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-62876100533192850092013-01-13T19:12:11.508-05:002013-01-13T19:12:11.508-05:00Sherry, I've heard the trim is good too. We ju...Sherry, I've heard the trim is good too. We just went with primed trim purchased locally.<br /><br />Stephanie, not at all. :)<br /><br />Nina thanks!, I got ours from <a href="http://www.decorceilings.com/" rel="nofollow">DecorCeilings.com</a>, but I'm sure if you googled styrofoam tiles you'd find tons of options!<br /><br />Nancy and Martha, humidity was one reason we went with them. I'm pleased with how the new ceiling looks. :)<br /><br />Kris, I have to admit this feels like the most hodge-podge project we've done so far. Hopefully it will all pull together in the end!<br /><br />Sandy, thanks! We're getting ready to put down the floor sometimes this week. Then we can get to work on the tub. Can't wait!<br /><br />Mama Pea, I learned about them when I was searching for tin ceiling tiles for the entry alcove in the kitchen. They also make them out of PVC. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-68094664173115237662013-01-13T17:52:11.109-05:002013-01-13T17:52:11.109-05:00LOVE those ceiling tiles! I've never seen any...LOVE those ceiling tiles! I've never seen anything like them. Thanks, as always, for sharing with us all. Such good ideas you come up with.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-30874737769785955232013-01-13T17:45:39.643-05:002013-01-13T17:45:39.643-05:00Leigh,
Wow, the ceiling looks amazing. One more ...Leigh,<br /><br />Wow, the ceiling looks amazing. One more step closer to finishing the bathroom up.<br /><br />I'm happy for you and your husband, great work :-)Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-78011439124297389022013-01-13T17:27:39.233-05:002013-01-13T17:27:39.233-05:00Very professional job there. It looks beautiful. ...Very professional job there. It looks beautiful. Your bathroom is really turning out nice - you have so much talent!Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822528453563683772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-12029441715373449722013-01-13T16:55:27.791-05:002013-01-13T16:55:27.791-05:00Leigh, what a beautiful solution for a humid bathr...Leigh, what a beautiful solution for a humid bathroom. Beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-65155291211793760412013-01-13T13:00:08.405-05:002013-01-13T13:00:08.405-05:00Good choice for a humid area too, like a bathroom...Good choice for a humid area too, like a bathroom. Cute!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576053785355324560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-85699719969963003122013-01-13T12:15:48.369-05:002013-01-13T12:15:48.369-05:00Totally gorgeous ceiling tiles. I showed my sweet...Totally gorgeous ceiling tiles. I showed my sweetie the photo of the finished ceiling and he asked me where to get them! It's definitely a product I want to keep in mind for future use. Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049476969325691637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-13462946913088239102013-01-13T11:35:40.711-05:002013-01-13T11:35:40.711-05:00I absolutely adore that! Hope you don't mind,...I absolutely adore that! Hope you don't mind, but I am going to Pin it, so I don't forget :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-16128337146848175602013-01-13T11:21:45.508-05:002013-01-13T11:21:45.508-05:00What a perfect fit for that bathroom and easy and ...What a perfect fit for that bathroom and easy and cheap. Can't go wrong with that! I love how it turned out. I have used the foam composite trim in a couple of my rooms - really like it!MTWagginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823827748782425907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-18827881810776413122013-01-13T11:16:45.170-05:002013-01-13T11:16:45.170-05:00DFW, thanks!
Debbie, well, we have yet to make it...DFW, thanks!<br /><br />Debbie, well, we have yet to make it look like a bathroom. :)<br /><br />Bettina, yes, it's a trade-off. Cost was a limiting factor, as was work, but so is conviction. Can't fault anybody for that. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-77380979933971034922013-01-13T10:25:59.268-05:002013-01-13T10:25:59.268-05:00sometimes you have to make compromises. Michael re...sometimes you have to make compromises. Michael refused to use material like that, he put up a timber ceiling... of course the timber wasn't properly dried (good material seems to be impossible to find here:(), so after a while we had gaps.. the only solution was to put up thin slats over the gaps. still timber, but it looks.... different:) not your average ceiling, but it works, so I am not complaining. of course it made extra work, cost extra money - and I'd say you're safe from that now with your solution!Woolly Bitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961632742998726155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-9592390596083109212013-01-13T10:18:26.221-05:002013-01-13T10:18:26.221-05:00It looks terrific, Leigh! You've certainly giv...It looks terrific, Leigh! You've certainly given new life to that old space. DebbieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00508692845369401119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-14089153765832308862013-01-13T08:42:49.875-05:002013-01-13T08:42:49.875-05:00Lovely!Lovely!DFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345712839702427280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-5786299033412096332013-01-13T05:30:35.888-05:002013-01-13T05:30:35.888-05:00Michelle, thanks!
Laura, I figure with building m...Michelle, thanks!<br /><br />Laura, I figure with building materials we want them to last anyway, LOL. Very easy to install, very economical, and I love the way they look. <br /><br />Ashley, why thank you! I appreciate you comment more than you know. <br /><br />Mandy, I never knew about them until I researched ceilings for our kitchen. I have to admit Dan was not convinced about these things, but now that the ceiling is done, he's willing to consider using them in the bedrooms. <br /><br />Shannon, well, if you had seriously yucky ceilings you would! ;) . This was so much easier than the alternatives.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-3215138698877750972013-01-13T03:51:31.929-05:002013-01-13T03:51:31.929-05:00Wow! I guess it is the attention to detail that do...Wow! I guess it is the attention to detail that does it...the ceiling would never even enter my mind to redo. But it makes SUCH a difference! Great job...now to just show my husband these pics and get him to agree! ;)Shannonhttp://www.mayerblue.com/noreply@blogger.com