Ceiling Material Showdown 1/4: PVC Ceiling vs Calcium Silicate Board – The Ultimate Battle for Bathrooms and Kitchens
This first installment of a 4-part ceiling material series compares PVC ceilings and calcium silicate boards for high-moisture spaces like bathrooms and kitchens. It explores how calcium silicate boards, ideal for dry living areas, struggle with trapped moisture, peeling paint, and internal mold over time, while PVC ceilings offer fully waterproof, low-maintenance performance that stands up to years of steam and grease, despite a slightly less polished initial look. The article breaks down key metrics including long-term costs, cleanability, and tradeoffs between aesthetics and functionality.