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Coffered Ceiling question GreenGA 10-23-2007
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Posted by GreenGA on October 23, 2007, 7:46 pm
I am putting in a coffered ceiling in my dining room as part of a
major remodel. The old ceiling is already down and once I install the
new recessed lighting frame-in kits, I will be ready to reinstall the
new ceiling.

The question is this.

Since I need to install a new ceiling, should I just put up some 5/8"
sheetrock or perhaps 1/2" plywood as the base for the coffered
ceiling?

Thanks.


Posted by DanG on October 25, 2007, 9:22 pm
Some of the answer depends a bit on what is above. If there is
living space above, code may well require the fire resistance of
gyp. If it is attic structure, I would put up wafer or ply to
insure nailability wherever needed. I assume you are talking
about a full wood coffered ceiling that will be stained and
finished.

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>I am putting in a coffered ceiling in my dining room as part of a
> major remodel. The old ceiling is already down and once I
> install the
> new recessed lighting frame-in kits, I will be ready to
> reinstall the
> new ceiling.
>
> The question is this.
>
> Since I need to install a new ceiling, should I just put up some
> 5/8"
> sheetrock or perhaps 1/2" plywood as the base for the coffered
> ceiling?
>
> Thanks.
>



Posted by GreenGA on October 26, 2007, 7:58 am
> Some of the answer depends a bit on what is above. If there is
> living space above, code may well require the fire resistance of
> gyp. If it is attic structure, I would put up wafer or ply to
> insure nailability wherever needed. I assume you are talking
> about a full wood coffered ceiling that will be stained and
> finished.
>
> --

Actually, the ceiling will be painted, and, there will be a living
space above. It sounds like I should just go with the 5/8" sheetrock
and "build" the coffers <?> on top of that.


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