I'm getting ready to put a ceiling in my shop was going to use bright white metal $1.79 a foot today the metal place said I could get galvanized foe $1.29 a foot. I was wondering what you guys think I have 4foot led shop lights do you think the galv wood be ok or go with the white my walls are painted bright white. I do not want it so bright I can't work in the shop but not a cave either so give me your thoughts thanks
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jack707
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I'll pick gal.
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What's the purpose of the ceiling?
How high is the ceiling?
How big is the shop?
I've got 4 "shops" in Northeast Mississippi
all needing new "ceiling treatment".
The red one to the right of center has a 15 by 40 apartment across the back with the ceiling suffering from water damage before I had the roof replaced. After looking at a lot of ceiling "treatments" I'm thinking of using light colored pine panels or strips, almost like flooring. For the shop on the far right (8 to 10' ceiling) I'm leaning towards white metal panels, it's due to be my "wood shop". The others I don't know if I'll ever get around to putting in "ceilings". But if I put them in my "RV" shed (on the left where I keep my M4700, which is my 4WD recreational vehicle) at 14' high I'd probably go with galvanized.
If the ceiling is under 10' high I'd go with white panels.
How high is the ceiling?
How big is the shop?
I've got 4 "shops" in Northeast Mississippi
The red one to the right of center has a 15 by 40 apartment across the back with the ceiling suffering from water damage before I had the roof replaced. After looking at a lot of ceiling "treatments" I'm thinking of using light colored pine panels or strips, almost like flooring. For the shop on the far right (8 to 10' ceiling) I'm leaning towards white metal panels, it's due to be my "wood shop". The others I don't know if I'll ever get around to putting in "ceilings". But if I put them in my "RV" shed (on the left where I keep my M4700, which is my 4WD recreational vehicle) at 14' high I'd probably go with galvanized.
If the ceiling is under 10' high I'd go with white panels.
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KennyG
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As noted, size of the shop and ceiling height make some difference. However, I would spring for the white for a couple of reasons. It will give you more even light and it will just look better. You're doing this once and it will be there for 40 or 50 years.
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White ceilings matter.
the shop is 24x36 12 ceilings will bite the bullet and get the white thanks for the help mike
orezok
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I have a white ceiling in my shop and I had to put a towel on the back of my welding helmet because of the reflection off the ceiling "lighting up" the inside of the helmet. Other than that I like it.
prichard
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Are you using roofing? Are you insulating above? Is there any concern about moisture sitting on top?
prichard
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I was wondering about the ceiling. Are you using roofing for ceiling and is there any chance moisture could form between ceiling and insulation? I guess not likely with blow in. Are the prices you're getting sq ft or linear? Just curious to learn as I plan my shop.
went with the white put it up this past weekend 18' panels used a drywall lift looks great
prichard
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Is the metal specifically made as ceiling panels? I've never seen them.
KennyG
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Most suppliers provide a "interior panel" option. It's the same 29 ga metal as the exterior stuff, but the paint treatment is slightly different since it doesn't have to withstand weather. As a result it is slightly cheaper. I just bought some and it was $1.77 per lineal foot ($0.60 per square foot) including tax. So the price isn't going up yet.
I just used the same as for outdoors they had it ready about 2 hours after I called them quick service
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Some places sell a lighter grade steel for interior use with fair paint that works for the inside requirements.
LD1
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Late to the party, glad you went with white. Your concerns about it being too bright is easily solved by using fewer lights which = savings $$$.
And if you would have priced non-warranty interior liner panel.....its the same bright white.....I bet cost would have been similar to that of the galvanized. When I just did my shop last year, the exterior painted stuff was $1.85 per LF, galvanized was $1.49/LF as was the interior liner panel. And the place I bought also had what they called "rainbow" interior liner for $1.19. Rainbow was metal that was supposed to be painted white, but color didnt match perfectly. IE: could be a little off white or have a slight grey tint to it. Just something that didnt meet the standards of the $1.49/ft stuff.
And if you would have priced non-warranty interior liner panel.....its the same bright white.....I bet cost would have been similar to that of the galvanized. When I just did my shop last year, the exterior painted stuff was $1.85 per LF, galvanized was $1.49/LF as was the interior liner panel. And the place I bought also had what they called "rainbow" interior liner for $1.19. Rainbow was metal that was supposed to be painted white, but color didnt match perfectly. IE: could be a little off white or have a slight grey tint to it. Just something that didnt meet the standards of the $1.49/ft stuff.
