Drywall or greenboard above shower stall?

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  1. TheMarq

    TheMarq New Member

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    I just finished installing a 4-piece fiberglass tub and shower surround. Should I use greenboard or regular drywall (or something else) on the walls above the shower?
     
    TheMarq, Aug 8, 2011
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  2. johnfrwhipple

    johnfrwhipple BATHROOM DESIGN & BUILD for both Canada & the US

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    Are the walls and ceiling going to receive tile or just paint.

    Green drywall is junk in my opinion and no worth any premium over regular drywall. Invest in a good primer (Zissner Cover Stain) and excellent bathroom paint if you are going that route. Drywalling ceilings you should work with a ceiling drywall or 12" center joists.

    If your setting tile on those walls 1/2" cement board or 1/2" hardie work great - so does Green EBoard. Green EBoard is not green drywall.

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    Good Luck

    JW
     
    johnfrwhipple, Aug 8, 2011
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  4. TheMarq

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    Just paint - and I will take your advice on using quality paint and primer. Thanks.
     
    TheMarq, Aug 8, 2011
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