Greenboard For Tiled Bathroom Walls

He says no more green board as an industry standard.

Greenboard for tiled bathroom walls.

This no green board is new to me and as i m finding out it is becoming more and more of a standard. John in florida is on the line with a tiling question. Greenboard s acceptability as a shower backer board is debatable. Greenboard is a term that s occasionally used for a type of drywall that is used for walls in damp but not wet zones in a building.

Originally greenboard was used as a direct backer board for ceramic tile in highly wet areas such as showers or bathtubs but this usage began to be phased out in the 1990s. Because paper is an organic product it will quickly become moldy. Even a tiny amount of water introduced through a crack or hole in the tile will expand once it hits the moisture hungry paper facing and gypsum core of the drywall. It s easier to clean that paint.

Not only will a tile wall look great but it also has durable and long lasting qualities. I on the other hand have always used green board for the entire bath walls and ceiling due to the moist environment. There will be a plastic tub surround installed in the bath alcove. Helps extend the appearance of interior surfaces in wet or humid areas.

Greenboard is only slightly more. Suitable for finishing basements. Adding a tile wall to the shower is great way to breathe new life into a bathroom. This drywall features a paperless backing and special coating to help prevent the build up of mold in moist or humid areas.

Suitable for walls and ceilings. Also since my bathroom is not that big i m thinking it s probably best if he uses the same materials for all the walls in the bathroom. My house has plaster board and we re gutting the walls in the bathroom but not the kitchen. Well i was thinking of tiling my bathroom.

I m a general contractor and a plumber by trade. Greenboard drywall definition. The contractor says that he only needs to install green board here and standard drywall in the balance of the bath it is a small bath maybe 8 x 5. What can we do for you.

Great choice for bathrooms and kitchens. The walls where it s not going to be tiled the drywall contractor is saying regular drywall instead of green board.