Pallet boards above shower stall or not?
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I know I have been asking a lot of ?s but have one more, I have fiberglass shower stall in the the master bath, The ceilings in there are 9ft, I am guessing the shower stall is 6.5 ti 7 ft tall above that is painted sheet rock( green Board). Any way the wall get water stains on it from humidity or shower spray. I am repainting that room and considered using aged pallet boards on walls above shower stall, the only thing holding me off is I'm concerned about moisture....what do you think? I am also considering using wood grain porcelain tiles, but don't like $$ compared to free wood. Ideas? I'm going for a polished/industrial/rustic look.
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Moisture will warp any wood you place in the immediate vicinity of a hot shower, it will be just be a matter of when, not if. Wood grain porcelain tiles will be a permanent fix for this area and in the long run, be a great asset to a home when you sell.
Jan Loehr
on Apr 09, 2015
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Heck! Then go for it!!! You may as well enjoy your home for as long as possible!
Jan Loehr
on Apr 09, 2015
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The open wood will mold as well...you may want to research fixes for that.
Brenda Goodell VanderZanden
on Apr 09, 2015
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Don't use pallet wood..try looking around for wall board that's moisture proof or a type of cement board that you can stain or paint to give it a more rustic feel. I agree with the wood grain tiles as long as they will last the longest. Try a dark grout with them if you go that way so you won't be cleaning grout that has mold on it.
MamaSita
on Apr 10, 2015
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Use a water seal on your wood. It will work out fine even with steam.
Trish Davenport
on Apr 10, 2015
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You're not CHEAP Lagree, you are FRUGAL. No one needs to spend lots of money to have something special. Good Luck and stay frugal.
Trish Davenport
on Apr 10, 2015
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what about using the pvc deck boards that look like wood? they could take the water...worth looking at..they would not be free but now come in all kinds of colors with grain and would be cheaper that tile/grout..just a thought
Moxie
on Apr 11, 2015
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We are in the process of using pallet boards in our bath for our baseboards and trim work as well and making a new vanity out of them. I am going to seal them with a sealant though. We want that same look and opted to go with old galvanized sheets for the shower area. They will still need to be sealed too though.
Beth McDrummond Holley
on Apr 12, 2015
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That's just asking for a mold problem the wood will trap the moisture in every time you shower, I paint houses for a living and I get to repair lots of mold problems in showers from the moisture the sheet rock will also start to turn loose.
Sheena
on Apr 13, 2015
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