How To Drywall A Bathroom Wall

This type of wallboard is the most common material used on walls in home construction.

How to drywall a bathroom wall.

I do some of the regular gypsum board on the walls and i hang some mold resistant drywall over the bath. In this video i m hanging some drywall in a bathroom. The thickest of all the types of drywall 5 8 inch drywall is often fire resistant drywall. The drywall in the bathroom above the shower and bathtub is typically subjected to a daily onslaught of steam.

Chances are if you re reading this you already have a mold problem in your bathroom. The process of hanging bathroom drywall is nearly identical to doing the work in any other room. 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. 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.

Standard sheets of drywall are made from a core of gypsum sandwiched between layers of paper. A good place to start is chlorine bleach. How did this project turn out. This is the most common choice for interior walls because they are easy to carry and hang.

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. You can use a few tools to remove mold on tiled walls but be cautious if you have colored grout. If weight is still a concern consider ultra light half inch drywall. Gypsum board is not the best choice of material for bathroom walls however.

The biggest difference aside from the scope of the project is the type of gypsum board you use. Removing mold on tiled walls. Debbie t boulder colo.