How To Drywall A Bathroom Wall

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How to drywall a bathroom wall.

If weight is still a concern consider ultra light half inch drywall. The biggest difference aside from the scope of the project is the type of gypsum board you use. Chances are if you re reading this you already have a mold problem in your bathroom. This type of wallboard is the most common material used on walls in home construction.

The drywall in the bathroom above the shower and bathtub is typically subjected to a daily onslaught of steam. You can use a few tools to remove mold on tiled walls but be cautious if you have colored grout. The process of hanging bathroom drywall is nearly identical to doing the work in any other room. Removing mold on tiled walls.

Gypsum board is not the best choice of material for bathroom walls however. In this video i m hanging some drywall in a bathroom. A good place to start is chlorine bleach. Standard sheets of drywall are made from a core of gypsum sandwiched between layers of paper.

Can you shed any light on what drywall should be used in my bathrooms kitchens and other areas where water might get on the walls or ceilings. In that case there are some simple steps you can take to get rid of that mold. Debbie t boulder colo. Although the sheetrock used in bathrooms is usually greenboard.

The thickest of all the types of drywall 5 8 inch drywall is often fire resistant drywall. When hanging it in bathrooms or other rooms where moisture is a major factor a special type of drywall designed to resist the effects of moisture. If there s a lip at the top of the shower stall water collects there and seeps into the drywall causing it to soften and crumble.