I've started working on my basement and have finally reached the drywall stage. The price doesn't seem that different for the three thicknesses of drywall, but the weight does. I'm using a drywall lift, so I guess the weight doesn't matter.
What thickness should I be using on my ceiling and walls? Does it matter at all? If I need one thickness on the ceiling, does it need to be the same on the walls?
2007-10-02 05:32:22 · 6 answers · asked by jjohnsen0 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
1/2" is the standard for ceilings and walls now. If the rooms you are sheet rocking are bathrooms or subject to moisture exposure, spend the extra .35 cents per sheet and get MR (Moisture Resistant) sheetrock. It's treated to be moisture and mold resistant and holds any latex paint better than regular..(I did my entire basement in MR sheetrock as a precaution..I don't have any moisture problems but thought it would be a good idea. A contractor told me about it.....
2007-10-02 05:45:24 · answer #1 · answered by JD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 00:30:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you require a firebarrier between suites or something like that, 1/2" drywall is what you should use. And no, you can use 5/8" on the ceiling and 1/2" on the walls if you want for soundbarrier.
2007-10-02 05:54:46 · answer #3 · answered by kelowna42 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 18:10:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
JD has valid suggestions regarding thickness. Weight might be somewhat different; but you seem to have "Help"
1/2 inch is most often a residential, acceptable thickness.
GREEN BOARD in a basement would be how I'd proceed, also as JD alludes to.
No less than some measurement OFF the floor is my standard. I use a piece of 1 x as a shim.
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2007-10-02 05:56:51 · answer #5 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What thickness of drywall on ceilings and walls?
I've started working on my basement and have finally reached the drywall stage. The price doesn't seem that different for the three thicknesses of drywall, but the weight does. I'm using a drywall lift, so I guess the weight doesn't matter.
What thickness should I be using on...
2015-08-06 09:50:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most building codes require 1/2" for ceilings and exterior walls. Some allow 3/8" for non-exterior, inside walls. For the price difference, I would go all 1/2".
2007-10-02 07:57:22 · answer #7 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1/2 inch is fine. Unless you are boarding an adjacent unit. ie a townhouse or condo, in which case you will need 5/8 as fire barrier. You may need 2 layers so check building code. Ceilings 1st then walls.
2015-03-27 15:19:31 · answer #8 · answered by Slywabbit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-31 06:07:33 · answer #9 · answered by Diann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I live the standard is 1/2" for residential and 5/8" for commercial. The only place I hang anything thinner than 1/2" is for curves, like an arch on a case opening.
Definitely green board for the basement due to the humidity.
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2007-10-02 07:03:48 · answer #10 · answered by DIYpro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋