Sheetrock For Bathrooms

Conventional drywall is commonly used for ceilings in non shower tub areas of bathrooms although some builders prefer to use moisture resistant drywall a k a.
Sheetrock for bathrooms. This type of drywall is covered with fiberglass instead of paper which protects the gypsum board from rot and offers even greater resistance to mold and mildew. Ideal for bathrooms basements kitchens laundry rooms and utility rooms. Debbie t boulder colo.
Areas prone to moisture and humidity are ideal for moisture resistant drywall. Different rooms in your house therefore have specific drywall requirements for example the drywall that you will hang in your bathroom must be able to resist moisture and water and the most common type used is the green board. The quality of the board is a little tougher than regular drywall but some construction pros find it easier to cut.
Can you shed any light on what drywall should be used in my bathrooms kitchens and other areas where water might get on the walls or ceilings. Drywall thickness drywall thickness ranges from 1 4 inch to 5 8 inch with each serving a different purpose. 5 8 in x 4 ft x 8 ft.
Gypsum board is not the best choice of material for bathroom walls however. This type of waterproof drywall is designed for wet areas such as showers and bathtub surrounds. Moisture resistant drywall is similar to standard drywall but has face paper that s treated for extra resistance to mold and moisture.
Moisture resistant drywall is best suited for areas such as untiled bathrooms and basements where there might be damp conditions and humidity with minimal splashes of water. It takes just a little moisture for drywall s paper facing to disintegrate and turn moldy. Even a tiny amount of water introduced through a crack or hole in the tile will expand once it hits the moisture hungry paper facing and gypsum core of the drywall.
Look into cement board if you need waterproof drywall. Paperless drywall has been replacing paper drywall. Continental building products common.