Drywall in bathroom?
Question:Do you have to use water resistant drywall in bathroom if you have a vent fan?
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You definitely want water resistant drywall around the tub, sink and toilet in case there's ever a leak. There's a fairly new product available at Home Depot that is perfect for bathrooms. It's a paperless drywall called DensArmor Plus. Mold needs an organic material to "eat" in order to survive. No paper=no mold. It scored a perfect 10 in independent mold tests and it was cheaper than the greenboard. If you do go with greenboard, remember not to put 1/2" boards on the ceiling. It's not rated for it. Use 5/8".
Common sense would dictate yes, but check your local building code.
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For what little extra it costs I would especially if there is a tub and shower
Yes. Fans only remove a little of the moisture.
Use the green wall board.
The problem that occurs is when people don't seal the bathroom properly with paint. If you paint the drywall properly, you don't need greenboard. Most people neglect to paint to the bottom of the drywall where the trim will hide it etc. If mold can grow on paint that is on top of whiteboard, it can grow on paint that is on top of greenboard.
Yes, even if you have a vent fan. Unless you like the look of crumbly walls, use water resistant drywall (greenboard) in bathrooms and kitchens.
Yes, spend the little extra and get the water resistant drywall. It will be worth it in the long run.
yes you really should use the blue dry wall, for the couple of extra bucks it'll be worth it
I definitely would. That would prevent all sorts of unwanted "technical difficulties." It isn't much more expensive either. Mom used that when she replaced all the drywall in our bathroom, great stuff.
Yes ,, but only the areas that might get wet, and NOT on the CEILING !! so, Around the Tub, sink and toilet,,,are suggested, and if you have a hot tub that as well, but anywhere that you suppspect might get wet it would be wise,, Do not use water board on the ceiling because then the moister is traped in the room always use a vent fan , ive been doing drywall 22 years, good luck
Actually a combination (all the same thickness of course) of "wet or green" rock, regular sheet rock and Hardibacker is the best system and if installed according to the manufactures specifications is the best. The Hardibacker should surround the tub or shower up withing 2" of the shower spout or even higher. This material is impervious to water and if the joints are sealed properly (man's instruct's) is leak proof. The green or wet rock goes in back of the vanity and toilette or generally where water is not present or expected to be continuous and in the shower/bath but where the surface may become damp. Regular sheet rock is used every where else. The sheet rock is finished with tape and joint compound in the corners and edge seams and where it meets the Hardibacker. Then it is primed and painted as desired. Before applying the Hardibacker, some like to install a water barrier behind it, like a continuous sheet of heavy rolled plastic will do the trick. After installing the hardibacker, install the tub/shower surround prior to painting the walls.
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