can i use the green drywall or??
2006-09-16 15:50:05 · 10 answers · asked by wanttolpve 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Cement board is best because you don't need any other backer given it's inherent stength. Hardi-backer is fragile in that once scored it will break like drywall.
Of course if you are using tile, then really any waterproof material is fine....greenboard, hardi-backer or cement board.
A word of caution for cement board....it is heavy and somewhat difficult to cut through so it may require a little extra effort.
2006-09-16 16:07:07 · answer #1 · answered by Lauren 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way is to use the water resistant sheet rock and a layer of cement board if you are going to tile which you don't mention. To attach the tile you will then use thin set mortar essentially making a totally waterproof barrier in your enclosure. Should never need to worry about leaks after that. You can use either half inch cement board or quarter inch. With the sheetrock as a backer you should be able to use the quarter inch board effectively. Good luck
2006-09-16 23:00:54 · answer #2 · answered by als4119 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if youre putting in an enclosure you dont need green drywall. go to home depot or lowes and for less than 100 you can buy an enclosure
2006-09-17 17:38:54 · answer #3 · answered by pdudenhefer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, use the green drywall. You use the cement or hardy board if you are going to install tile.
2006-09-16 22:55:10 · answer #4 · answered by green star 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, All the answers sound like good ideals. The only thing I see missing is if it is not going to be done with tile, I would paint the walls with a semi-gloss paint for better protection than flat paint.
2006-09-17 07:21:09 · answer #5 · answered by Steve H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, green drywall (sometimes blue; called "Greenboard" or "Blueboard") is designed to be behind areas that will be exposed to water.
2006-09-16 23:54:50 · answer #6 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the green dry wall is made for moister but use a good ceiling fan too and in the holy bathroom too thats building code
2006-09-16 22:59:39 · answer #7 · answered by JAWS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use both green wall is for ceilings and walls. for tub and shower use both that extra bit of effort and small price tag could save you thousands!!!
2006-09-16 23:11:27 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use cement hardy board. with rust resistant screws
2006-09-16 22:57:57 · answer #9 · answered by lea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cement board or hardy board is better.
2006-09-16 22:54:39 · answer #10 · answered by grzesko 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋