green board or std drywall in bathroom
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06-20-17, 02:26 PM
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green board or std drywall in bathroom
Hi all,
I'm getting conflicting info on the best wall material for my bathroom.
Green board is for moist locations but I read that it doesn't breathe well so standard drywall is the best choice.
Existing drywall is standard type. I'm putting cement board as a tile backer in the shower surround.
Which location is this green board designed for?
Thanks for any clarification or builder insight!
I'm getting conflicting info on the best wall material for my bathroom.
Green board is for moist locations but I read that it doesn't breathe well so standard drywall is the best choice.
Existing drywall is standard type. I'm putting cement board as a tile backer in the shower surround.
Which location is this green board designed for?
Thanks for any clarification or builder insight!
#3
06-20-17, 03:18 PM
IMO there is no need for greenboard in a bath rm. Regular drywall primed and coated with a latex enamel gives it all the protection it needs although a case can be made for using a bath paint [has extra mildewcide] or mold resistant drywall.
