![]() We'll use the fiberglass tape instead of paper joint tape, since the paper tape isn't all that moisture resistant. And I only need two! So we'll use mold/mildew resistant drywall instead.īelow is a list of what we'll need for this repair. Unfortunately, it's not available in single sheets. It is mold and mildew resistant, mostly because it is a) made of fiberglass (not something that absorbs moisture) and b) doesn't have paper on it. I've found out that the best option for a bathroom is paperless drywall. It absorbs the water from the plaster better so it adheres, useful for decorative plaster finishes. Plasterboard is drywall with paper on either side that is designed for plaster applications. Green wax was applied to the paper to prevent moisture infiltration.īasement board or mold/mildew resistant drywall has paper on either side, and it is specially treated prevent mold/mildew growth. Greenboard is an older version of a mold/mildew resistant drywall. Can't we just call it ONE NAME!?!?!?! I've been trying to figure out the best option for repairing our ceiling, and I'll share what I've learned with you.Ĭoncrete board is a cement and fiberglass composite, useful for tiled walls and floors. It's so confusing! It's also known as sheetrock and gypsum board. ![]() ![]() And since we have to rip it out/down to rewire some fixtures, we'll add on "ceiling repair" to the list of items in the bathroom which will be giving me nightmares for the next few weeks months.ĭrywall comes with way too many varieties and forms. ![]() The ceiling in our bathroom is bowed - probably from a combination of moisture and improper installation. ![]()
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