Choosing a false ceiling/inner ceiling

[pjodden]

Am in full swing choosing materials for the ceiling above an indoor pool and need help with tips on alternatives.

Requirements:
- moisture resistant (must withstand occasional "cannonball" splashes)
- lightweight
- white or paintable (no spackling)
- can be mounted on steel studs/hat profile

Desirable:
- soundproofing
- aesthetically pleasing
- inexpensive
- easy to work with

All tips are gratefully received!

 

[pjodden]

I can add that I found two ready-made options that might work:
Träullit, looks like it might work and looks okay I think.

Ceiling tiles from something like Ecophon might also work (unsure about the moisture though), even if they're not as nice-looking...

 

[pjodden]

Would it work with 4mm plywood covered with moldings in a grid pattern to hide seams (and screws). Something like this but with simpler moldings:

 

[pjodden]

Trying to bump the thread ...
Has no one thought about/done anything in this direction before?

 

[KnockOnWood]

Has no one thought about/done anything in this direction before?

We probably simply do not know this.
But you can read up a bit here:
https://undertaket.se/produkt-kateg...m_om4z2WZnFXGPUPrqncs7uz-WLSc8JsaAr-bEALw_wcB
http://absoflex.se/ljudabsorbenter/...5io8SKEwFEBUcxZIeqHm1WTKi5JK1zD4aArl1EALw_wcB
https://dinakustik.se/?gclid=Cj0KCQ...xcpaAx161XPYgwvPjSjC46pLaY7zm9AYaAj3REALw_wcB
https://www.ajprodukter.se/kontorsm...4cMAi8bPaTPs3VTUzSSDe2DCu5ChbnBsaAuzDEALw_wcB

 

[pjodden]

We probably simply cannot do this. But you can read up a bit here: [link] [link] [link] [link]

Ok, thanks for the links! Wondering if there are others with experiences from any of the solutions or my "hittepåvariant" with plywood and strips.

 

[KnockOnWood]

Thought if there were others with experience from one of the solutions or my "hittepåvariant" with plywood and moldings.

Thin plywood is hardly soundproofing.
And easy to work with?
Cutting and mitering all those moldings.
And then fastening them nicely.
And then painting all that.
Easy to work with

 

[Rabbithole]

Gypsum board or MDF should work, paint with moisture-resistant paint so it can withstand the humidity.

Otherwise, träullit is quite alright. What do they have in swimming centers?

 

[noupe]

Well, if it should be made for the purpose (moisture) and soundproofing with no filler etc., maybe you should simply go for something like this.

https://www.armstrongceilings.com/c...ceilings-walls/ceramaguard-ceiling-tiles.html

Personally, I think Träullit is visually terrible, especially in a furnished residential space. I would hardly have it in a garage ceiling. But tastes differ

 

[pjodden]

Just thin plywood is hardly soundproof.
And easy to work with?
Sawing and mitering all those moldings.
And then attaching them neatly.
And then painting all that.
Easy to work with

Well, then you have to compromise a bit on the wishes, of course.

 

[pjodden]

Plasterboard or MDF might work, paint with waterproof paint to withstand moisture.

Otherwise, träullit is quite okay. What's in swimming pools?

Plasterboard and MDF I think might be too heavy, hence I was considering plywood instead.
The ceiling is in a pool house at home connected to the house.

 

[pjodden]

Well, if it is meant for the purpose (moisture) and soundproofing and no putty etc. is involved, perhaps something like this is the simplest option for you to go for.

[link]

Personally, I find Träullit visually horrible, especially in a furnished living space. I would barely have it in a garage ceiling. But tastes do differ

It looks similar to Ecophon, and the question is whether it can be attached directly to the furring channels. I'll probably need to contact a supplier and ask what installation options work.

Yes, Träullit looks as it does... I haven't quite decided what I think...

 

[Rabbithole]

Excelsior won't necessarily become any lighter than anything else; it is, after all, a cement product. Birch plywood with beveled edges, flex MS polymer in the joints, and rolling on paint will absolutely work. However, the sound reduction will be mediocre, so you will probably need a separate solution for absorbents.

Sound absorbers like ecophon tend to be quite pricey, unfortunately.

 

[pjodden]

Träullit doesn't become particularly lighter than anything else, after all, it's a cement product. Birch plywood with beveled edges, flex MS polymer in the seams, and rolling on paint will absolutely work. However, the sound reduction will be so-so, so you'll probably need a separate solution for absorbers.

Sound absorbers like Ecophon tend to be quite pricey unfortunately

Yes, that was kind of my thought that maybe one could solve the sound with wall-mounted absorbers instead. Then you can also complement little by little until you are satisfied. I saw that they are available with prints and then they become paintings.

The price is definitely a factor as well. I don't know if Ecophon has factory sales, worth checking out since I live 2 miles from the factory.

 

[dankar10]

I bought those ceiling tiles from Parafon and then placed them behind paintings and such. It turned out quite well and not as expensive as sound absorbers can be if you order from certain websites...