Drywall is pressed gypsum which is used in modern walls as the surface material.
Cement board to drywall transition.
Anyone can enjoy the benefits of a cement board shower system if you follow these 3 easy steps.
I m only hanging the board but will be hiring a professional to do the taping finishing.
And will need to transition from existing drywall to.
Fortunately the drywall was only damaged and crumbling near the bottom.
All the insider information on how to build and waterproof a.
Cement board is much heavier and harder to work with than drywall but it is almost completely waterproof.
Greenboard is a moisture resistant drywall product designed for use in areas of high humidity and where occasional incidental contact.
The lower part will be properly done with cement board and waterproof coating.
Cement board is also used in the walls of showers and bath surrounds where there s going to be a lot of moisture.
Hopefully thinset at the top where the new cement board meets the old drywall will keep water from sneaking between the two.
This joint needs to be flush and smooth in order for the tile or other wall covering to be installed correctly and to create a professional finished appearance.
But my main concern is how difficult would it be during the taping compounding phase to transition from regular drywall to cement board.
How to make the transition from cement board to greenboard.