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.
How to drywall a bathroom wall.
In that case there are some simple steps you can take to get rid of that mold.
I do some of the regular gypsum board on the walls and i hang some mold resistant drywall over the bath.
The biggest difference aside from the scope of the project is the type of gypsum board you use.
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How did this project turn out.
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.
Gypsum board is not the best choice of material for bathroom walls however.
The thickest of all the types of drywall 5 8 inch drywall is often fire resistant drywall.
Removing mold on tiled walls.
The process of hanging bathroom drywall is nearly identical to doing the work in any other room.
A good place to start is chlorine bleach.
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.
It is 13 pounds lighter than other varieties for the same size and thickness.
Standard sheets of drywall are made from a core of gypsum sandwiched between layers of paper.
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.
You can use a few tools to remove mold on tiled walls but be cautious if you have colored grout.
Although the sheetrock used in bathrooms is usually greenboard.
If weight is still a concern consider ultra light half inch drywall.