Posted: 3/31/2012 2:00:08 PM EDT
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I'm re drywalling a 1/2 bath (sink and toilet.)
Do I need to buy the green/waterproof/midew resistant whatever it's called, or can I do regular lightweight drywall? Couldn't find anything in the VA construction code. Going to procure the materials in a few... |
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I'm re drywalling a 1/2 bath (sink and toilet.) Do I need to buy the green/waterproof/midew resistant whatever it's called, or can I do regular lightweight drywall? Couldn't find anything in the VA construction code. Going to procure the materials in a few... I'd go with the green board even if it isn't code. |
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Either will be just fine for a half bath. (I am a VA building official.) While it may not be required by Code as stated above, 1/2 baths are usually very small. For the couple of extra bucks, I'd use green board in the bathrooms whenever possible. In the long run, you'll be glad you did. 
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If there's more moisture than ambient, greenboard. Unless it's a wet wall, like a back splash or shower, it hasta be cement board. What? Syntax error. 
Yeah, I mean IF its a backsplash or shower, or tub surround it has to be cement board. Green board everywhere else. |
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Either will be just fine for a half bath. (I am a VA building official.) Thanks! The 25 year old non mildew resistant drywall survived fine until I ripped it out. Re drywalling as the builder glued the wallpaper directly to the drywall without sealing. Despite my best efforts at steaming and chemicals, it was either going to be skim coated or replaced. Replacement seemed like the easiest of the two options. |
