Bathroom Ceiling Sheetrock

Conventional drywall is commonly used for ceilings in non shower tub areas of bathrooms although some builders prefer to use moisture resistant drywall a k a.

Bathroom ceiling sheetrock.

Photo by designmilk on flickr is licensed under cc by sa 2 0. Installing drywall on a ceiling can be quite tricky since you have to hang it in a perpendicular fashion and with much precision. 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. Take note of any light fixtures power outlets light switches or other protrusions from the wall or ceiling that will require pre cut holes in the greenboard.

Step 2 cut drywall and openings for fixtures. Moisture resistant drywall is similar to standard drywall but has face paper that s treated for extra resistance to mold and moisture. You can go for regular drywall in ceilings above the non shower or tub areas of your bathroom. It is recommended to use half inch or even go up to inch thick panels to prevent sagging.

However for the space where the shower is located it is recommended to pick moisture resistant drywall or green board. Ceiling drywall can come in a range of thicknesses and sheet sizes to make installation easier. Debbie t boulder colo. Once your tools and materials are in place begin by taking measurements all around the bathroom.