Drywall on ceiling above shower question

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I used regular (type x) 5\8" drywall on the ceiling above the shower. The ceiling previously had 1\2" plywood with cellulose ceiling tiles (no shower). I removed the tiles and attached the drywall to the ceiling joists (24" spacing) and the plywood. I used mesh tape at the seam at first but after reading opinions on mesh tape and premix joint compound, I added paper tape over the mesh (tapered joint).

Will this be okay (paper tape and premix)? I figured the drywall is paper anyway so paper tape should not increase the mold risk. I am using zinnseir primmer and two coats of ceiling paint with Krud cutter antimold additive.

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It really depends on how well you ventilate the room after a shower. Industry standards say anything above the showerhead is not a wet area, and a good coat of paint should work. A fan with a timer or humidistat that gets used after a shower is a good idea.
 
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Drywall on a bathroom ceiling is fine.

I would have gone with Benjamin Moore Aura Bath and Spa, but what you got is fine too.
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It really depends on how well you ventilate the room after a shower. Industry standards say anything above the showerhead is not a wet area, and a good coat of paint should work. A fan with a timer or humidistat that gets used after a shower is a good idea.
Thanks. I installed a Broan heater\exhaust fan vented to outside. I always use the fan in the shower but others in the house don't always so I have considered the humidistat.
 

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Panasonic sells one that will work with any fan...you replace the existing switch with it. They don't make it, but I do not remember who does for them, and it might be cheaper from the OEM verses a Panasonic branded version, but I'd expect they are the same. I put one in at my mother's house in a bathroom usually used by guests so they wouldn't have to think about it. It will run for 20-minutes after it gets triggered, or you can manually turn it on/off.
 
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