- green board is waterproof - no its water resistant its still made of gypsum so still absorbs water. - green board is for putting tile on - in theory yes you can put tile on green board but we【Get Price】
rated 4 out of 5 by losrubios from used it for a bathroom ceiling and where the drywall met 7/16" cement backer board used this for a bathroom remodel for the ceiling and the bathroom walls where the drywall meets the backer board at the bathtub/shower area. i found the 1/2" still required a couple of people to hang on the ceiling seemed to be【Get Price】
green board for moisture. green board is suitable for walls that may be exposed to occasional moisture and condensation such as standard bathroom walls not shower walls and kitchen backsplashes. it is often used as a backer for tile in these applications. however it should not be used in showers bath enclosures and other areas【Get Price】
cement boards are best used outside the house as siding or in wet areas inside the house such as bathrooms and kitchens due to their durable and water resistant/waterproof nature. further when using tiles cement boards are the best underlayment because they offer a smooth surface and help the tiles adhere better.【Get Price】
how to install green board drywall install green-board drywall in areas subject to moisture like kitchens and bathrooms cut straight lines in green board with a utility knife and straightedge. apply fiberglass mesh tape on seams rather than paper. install 5/8-inch green-board drywall on【Get Price】
greenboard is a water resistant drywall that is not completely waterproof and is used in lightly damp areas such as bathrooms.【Get Price】
these are also used as tile backer in limited wet areas like the bathroom basement walls kitchens laundry rooms and utility rooms. moisture-resistant board options include american gypsum m-bloc national gypsum xp and gp green board.【Get Price】
green board is water resistant it is not water-proof. green board is highly efficient in bathrooms and kitchens where moisture is frequently in the air but it is not the drywall that should be set behind tile in your shower or any other areas where it can come in direct contact with water.【Get Price】
i'm about to go buy drywall for the bathroom i'm adding in my basement. i had always planned about buying all green board but i figured i would see what the internet thought about it first. from my many searches i'm seeing many different opinions and even many different quotes from the 'code'.【Get Price】
green board vs. cement board. drywall is a basic component in most building and construction projects but not all drywall is created equal. regular drywall is resilient until challenged by moisture and high levels of humidity can actually crumple the material from the inside out. for installations in wet areas of the home such as basements and【Get Price】
greenboard mr drywall in bathrooms requires 16" oc ceiling framing and backer board on tiled surfaces. in areas with uncontrolled moisture or wicking moisture such as sub-grade concrete walls non-paper faced drywall is wise. there's already too much cement in a typical home and no need to use it for wall board as well.【Get Price】
green board is highly efficient in bathrooms and kitchens where moisture is frequently in the air but it is not the drywall that should be set behind tile in your shower surround or any other areas where it can come in direct contact with water."【Get Price】
dens sheild is for exterior sheathing and dens WPC plus is for basements bathrooms and wet areas. 20 yr old green board still in a basement is just luck 2" of water and its in a landfill. dap is water resistant i have a test piece submerged in water for 2 years now. and its still holding up.【Get Price】
the best bathroom drywall is green board. i'd install it on all walls and ceilings in a bathroom so long as you follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. on ceilings be sure to space the fasteners on 9-inch centers. use galvanized drywall screws to attach the green board to the wall studs.【Get Price】
i've seem a lot of people telling that greenboard drywall should not be used in bathroom and wet areas. however in brazil where drywall is kind of a novelty yet the manufactures recommend greenboard for bathrooms and describe treatments to make it safe to use even with tiles not only that but cement board is very difficult to come by here.【Get Price】