[gzec]

I am considering installing some nice painted mohagany crown molding, I reclaimed from a demolishion, in my 25sq ft bathroom. I am in NJ and do have air conditioning. However this will be in the only Bath in the house. We probably average 3 showers per day.
Am I crazy? Will there be a mold issue?

 

[RickS]

Why would you paint mahogany crown? What a crime!!!

All kidding aside, I would think it should be fine. It wouldn't hurt to at least prime the back of it before you install it tho'.

 

[bert0168]

I doubt it.

Do you have a vent fan? If the trim is painted, that alone should seal it from moisture intrusion.

 

[gzec]

It was already painted when I saved it from the 17 year old house that was torn down. I thought saving it was enough. Now I need to strip it?

 

[skymaster]

If you are going to leave it painted I dont understand why you would want to strip it. Just prime the back if not already done, lightly sand the finish face, install and paint it.:thumbsup:

 

[AustinDB]

mahogony crown in a 17yr old house?

 

[Jay Hood]

Why would a 17 yr old house be torn down??? Or do you mean 117 yr old house???

 

[RizzoMaryland]

I am considering installing some nice painted mohagany crown molding, I reclaimed from a demolishion, in my 25sq ft bathroom. I am in NJ and do have air conditioning. However this will be in the only Bath in the house. We probably average 3 showers per day.
Am I crazy? Will there be a mold issue?

:blink:

 

[Scribbles]

25sq, how do you fit a shower, toilet, and sink in 5'x5'?

and yes mold, i will not hang crown in sub 100sq' bath.

 

[Workaholic]

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[Workaholic]

I would strip it.

25sq, how do you fit a shower, toilet, and sink in 5'x5'?

Slap a bunk bed in there and you got a jail cell.