Wipe the walls with a damp cloth dipped in mild detergent. The best time is just after a bath or shower when the walls are steamed up. Dry the walls to avoid the accumulation of damp smells and humidity.
Keep the bathroom well ventilated, and check the walls for hidden mold. You can sometimes see it peeking through your tile grouting. You might also see dark spots showing through the paint. These suggest a leaky pipe, which increases the likelihood of unseen mold around the leakage. The paint might bubble , peel, or chip, and you might notice an odd tell-tale smell. When you suspect mold in your bathroom drywall, you may need professional conformation.
Inspectors can use fiber optics or mold testing kits. For both systems, you have to make a small hole in the drywall and poke around. An inspector may have to physically access your ventilation ducts and look around.
Never do this yourself, as you may catch a respiratory infection. Or you can brew a home-made concoction of vinegar, borax, and water.
Both of these options are good for wall tiles. Otherwise, your whole bathroom wall may cave in … or you might get sick! Which type of drywall would you consider to be the best for creating a surround for a wall-hung toilet carrier?
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Menu Item Separator. Types of Drywall Drywall variants are differentiated by their thickness, the additives included in their formulation, their outer coating colors, and their function. Here are some examples: Cement board — infused with cement for waterproofing.
Greenboard — tinted green and finished with thick wax paper for waterproofing. Blueboard — tinted blue and infused with gypsum crystals for better bonding. Type X and Type C — both these boards are infused with glass to make them fire-proof. Paperless — instead of using paper on the outer layer, this board uses fiberglass sheets. Purple drywall — this is a brand name for mold-resistant and moisture-resistant drywall. Soundboard drywall — infused with wood fibers to improve the passage of sound e.
Soundproof drywall — laminated with wood , polymers, and gypsum to lower sound transmission e. It is used on interiors in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. It is usually white of some kind on one side and a cardboard color on the other side.
Green board is moisture-resistant. However, it is not waterproof. It is not the same as cement board which is more durable and better for areas with high moisture like the bathroom. That said, the green board works fine for bathroom walls. Blue board is a plasterboard made for backing for plastering. It is also quite water-resistant so it works well in bathrooms and as a base for tile.
You can lay the mortar right on the board without taping it. Purple board drywall is perfect for high moisture areas. It can be in contact with water as it is waterproof, rather than water-resistant. Pretty soon, paper drywall will be a thing found only in old homes. It is currently more expensive than other drywall.
However, as time changes and it becomes the standard. The drywall is also effective when it comes to noise reduction, installation is easy because the drywall cuts easily with a knife and can be fastened on both wood and the steel wall studs with nails and screws.
Soundproof drywalls can be used in areas that experience high levels of moisture and can also be adopted for use in ceilings. The anatomy of the soundproof drywall is quite different from the other types of drywalls because of the extra job of damping sound.
On the outer front side, the drywall features a mold and moisture resistant face paper, followed by a viscoelastic polymer and then finishes with an enhanced mold resistant core. On the back outer side, the soundproof drywall features a heavy abrasion mold and a moisture-resistant back paper.
Installation and cutting through the drywall might therefore not be as easy when compared to other drywalls. Purple drywall can be used for both the walls and the ceiling as they have been made of specially treated gypsum core which works to resist moisture and fire. The core has been sandwiched between recycled paper that features a purple color on the front and gray at the back. For areas in your house that are exposed to heavy, mildew and moisture with the probability of developing molds then the Purple drywall is your option.
Type X drywall has been made of a fire-resistive gypsum core, and unlike the other types of drywalls, this one is a bit hard to cut and install. Nevertheless, some of the best types of drywall for mold and moisture in bathrooms are those that fall into unexpected categories. For example:. So, we have seen examples of Type X, blue, purple, and green board drywall products that all are acceptable for bathroom use. You might also consider paperless or cement board products.
It is important to know that while some forms of sheetrock are water resistant, they are not completely waterproof. The manufacturer should have instructions for installation available for the bathroom drywall product you selected. Check them to see if you need any special tools. In areas that are going to get wet in your bathroom like your shower, you should cover your wall studs with plastic sheeting or another moisture barrier before installing cement board as backing for your shower tiles.
As far as your sheetrock goes, you can screw that to your studs with galvanized gypsum board screws. Where you hang green board or another type, you will want to increase your protection against moisture, mold, and mildew. To do that, apply a water-based urethane coating to the gypsum board. Now that we have talked about how to install sheet rock, let's talk about how to maintain this mold resistant material.
To prevent mold from building up on bathroom drywall, you should apply some mild detergent to a damp cloth. After you take a shower, wipe down each wall with this cloth. This method is most effective if there is already moisture on them from running hot water. You do not need to do this every time, but you should make it a regular habit. Make sure there is adequate ventilation so that the space can dry out. You do not want moisture to sit on any surfaces. Consider upgrading your fan if you need to.
Also, be sure to take a close look at your tile grouting from time to time. If you spot signs of mold, you will need to take fast action to remedy the problem before it spreads. Let's answer a few frequently asked questions about these panels now that you understand drywall basics for the bathroom.
A: No, you cannot. Bathrooms are exposed to more moisture than other rooms in your house, no matter how well-ventilated they are. So, you need to choose a specialized bathroom drywall product that can resist mold and mildew. Scroll back up for our detailed recommendations. A: You should check the codes for your jurisdiction to find out the exact requirements for your bathroom, especially in wet areas.
Actually, a lot of building codes specifically say that greenboard should not be used for ceilings or for tile backing i. So, what should go under your tiles? Ideally, you should use a combination of cement board and liquid membrane, plastic sheeting, or sheet membrane. A: As discussed, a variety of types of sheetrock may suffice.
You can try green, purple, blue, paperless, or Type X sheetrock, or you can use cement board. A: That depends. How far apart are your ceiling joists? Otherwise, you are going to be dealing with sagging. A: This product features fiberglass around a gypsum core rather than paper. The most obvious benefit of fiberglass is that it does a good job resisting water. But commonly, people also choose a fiberglass product because they appreciate its extra rigidity.
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