2007-01-31 12:29:24 · 14 answers · asked by spencer 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I'm a drywall contractor. Most builders specify water resistant board (either duroc, denshield, or green board) in the shower area to six inches above the shower head pipe. I have one builder who wants green board on all the walls, but I think it's stupid. Green board is cheapest and easiest. If you use Durock, use the concrete board screws with the big heads. They are called hi-lows in the trade. If you use green board or dinshield, buy a small box of galvanized screws to secure it with so you don't have problems with streaking in six months. Also, if you need more advice on the job and how to get it done right, or if you know of a drywall job near tampa e-mail me!
2007-02-02 05:43:01 · answer #1 · answered by deangowarrior 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been a builder for over 30 years and install greenboard just at the tub and shower. During that time I have never had a call back or experienced any problem in the many homes that I built and lived in. Of course I also install an exhaust fan that is vented outside of the house and never into the attic. If you want peace of mind, however, then pay for the small amount it will cost to greenboard the entire bathroom.
2007-01-31 20:47:10 · answer #2 · answered by Turnhog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
green board is water resistant, you only need to use it on the walls directly affected by the tub. to drywall around a tub 3, 8 foot sheets should be enough. 5 foot for the back wall and the leftover 3 foot pieces will cover the ends.
2007-01-31 20:37:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally would do the whole bathroom with the new mold and moisture proof drywall. Lowe's sells it, I just bought 12 sheets for my new bathroom. The price is the same as greenboard, so why not?
2007-01-31 20:53:42 · answer #4 · answered by billy brite 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Green Board around tub or shower and behind the lavatory (sink). It is not necessary on the rest of the walls. Never use green board on the ceiling, it is not rated for that use.
2007-02-01 17:47:47 · answer #5 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How is green board not rated forceiling use it is only treated drywall
2007-02-01 18:30:11 · answer #6 · answered by Erin C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice is to use Durock or DensArmor just around the tub. As long as you plan on painting then your walls are protected from normal moisture created by showers. Here is a link to different types of wallboard is you want more info... http://contractorservices.homedepot.com/StoreProducts/ProductTable.aspx?cid=854185
2007-01-31 21:08:56 · answer #7 · answered by that_greedo_guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i actually work at a gypsum plant and there is actually a better board for that purpose,its a fiberglass matting type board and is 100% mold and mildew resistant,our brand is actually called "dens shield gold" i would highly recommend looking into this product for the moisture guard board or "green board is pretty descent but will still diminish throughout time where as the fiberglass board will not.
2007-01-31 20:37:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is water resistant, so all around would be better, unless you have good ventilation. Most new houses only get it in the tub and shower area.
2007-01-31 20:40:16 · answer #9 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u should use Duroc boards they are the best for the area around the bath and its only around the immediate area of the bath shower area but you ll have to use plaster finish on it best is unikal u should install an extractor fan to reduce condensation just to be safe
2007-01-31 20:44:27 · answer #10 · answered by irishguy200 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋