When hanging it in bathrooms or other rooms where moisture is a major factor a special type of drywall designed to resist the effects of moisture.
How to drywall a bathroom wall.
It is 13 pounds lighter than other varieties for the same size and thickness.
Gypsum board is not the best choice of material for bathroom walls however.
This type of wallboard is the most common material used on walls in home construction.
Standard sheets of drywall are made from a core of gypsum sandwiched between layers of paper.
Chances are if you re reading this you already have a mold problem in your bathroom.
This is the most common choice for interior walls because they are easy to carry and hang.
Debbie t boulder colo.
The drywall in the bathroom above the shower and bathtub is typically subjected to a daily onslaught of steam.
I do some of the regular gypsum board on the walls and i hang some mold resistant drywall over the bath.
Although the sheetrock used in bathrooms is usually greenboard.
If weight is still a concern consider ultra light half inch drywall.
You can use a few tools to remove mold on tiled walls but be cautious if you have colored grout.
In this video i m hanging some drywall in a bathroom.
The thickest of all the types of drywall 5 8 inch drywall is often fire resistant drywall.
In that case there are some simple steps you can take to get rid of that mold.
Removing mold on tiled walls.
A good place to start is chlorine bleach.
How did this project turn out.
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.