Drywall installation is a crucial step in bathroom renovations, ensuring mold-free spaces. This step-by-step guide covers everything from measuring and cutting to hanging and finishing the drywall. The bathroom environment requires careful consideration and proper techniques to ensure a quality result. The guide includes secret drywall trade tips and step-by-step instructions for laying drywall in bathroom remodeling.
Drywall is a popular building material due to its practicality and low cost. It is safe, durable, and easy to work with. To install drywall, one needs the right tools, patience, and a step-by-step guide. Tools required include a 4-in-1 screwdriver and chalk. A thin layer of joint compound is spread in the seam with a 6″ knife, followed by paper tape and pressed into the seam with a knife.
Drywalling a bathroom is similar to drywalling any other room in the house, following the same basic steps of measuring, cutting, hanging, and adjusting the thickness of the joint compound. Cement board or other waterproof backing board should be used in areas that will get wet, regardless of the placement of tile.
In summary, installing drywall in a bathroom is a crucial step in any renovation project, and with the right tools, patience, and a step-by-step guide, the process can be smoother and result in a quality result.
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Does drywall go behind a shower?
Drywall is not recommended for converting a room that was never a bathroom into a wet space due to its proneness to moisture absorption and loss of structural integrity. Wet drywall can also allow moisture into the house’s framework, causing long-term damage. Most bathroom walls are not made of drywall, but regular drywall can be made suitable for bathroom use with the addition of a moisture blocking membrane between the drywall and framework.
There are better options than drywall for bathrooms, such as installing a moisture barrier before installing a shower surround over drywall. Instead, consider using materials like blueboard, greenboard, or concrete backing, which are more suitable for wet areas and are less difficult to install than regular drywall. These materials are specifically designed to counter many of the moisture issues that drywall has, and are also less difficult to install than regular drywall.
How much should I charge to drywall a bathroom?
The financial outlay required for the installation of drywall in a small bathroom is estimated to be between $400 and $650, while the cost for a large living room is projected to be between $1, 500 and $3, 000.
When should you not use a vapor barrier?
In the majority of other climate zones, the use of an interior plastic sheet is not necessary, nor is the application of one on the interior.
What do you put between shower and drywall?
To prevent the intrusion of moisture, it is recommended that a caulking material be applied to the gap between the shower bead and the shower or bathtub unit. For enhanced protection, it is further advised that a caulking material be placed on the shower or bathtub flange and that the support leg of the shower bead be embedded therein.
How to fill a gap between drywall and shower?
The process of filling the gap in an enclosure entails the cutting of sheetrock to align with the mounting flange edge, the pre-filling of the recess with hot mud, and the subsequent taping and finishing with standard drywall compound.
Should you put plastic behind drywall?
Vapor barriers are essential in preventing moisture from penetrating building walls, ensuring that the drywall remains dry and prevents rot and air contamination. They are typically made of polyethylene plastic and start at a minimum of 6 mils thick. It is recommended to install a vapor barrier to protect exposed ceiling insulation, even if it is temporary. In mixed climates or hot, humid climates, vapor retarders are usually needed in crawl spaces.
Some insulation, such as foam spray insulation and rolled insulations, also act as vapor barriers. Insulation blankets are typically thicker than vapor barriers and are made of fiberglass, polyester, wool, polyurethane, or cotton batting.
What type of drywall goes behind a shower?
Cement Backer Board is a sturdy drywall material suitable for areas with direct water contact, such as shower walls. Made of reinforced concrete with glass fiber mesh, it resists water vapor transmission but doesn’t prevent it. Purple Board, a newer drywall type, offers superior moisture and mold resistance, with its distinct purple color making it easy to identify. It’s similar to greenboard but offers better protection. The finish is crucial, with primer specifically designed for high-moisture areas and a good-quality paint offering mold and mildew resistance. A vapor barrier behind the board can be beneficial.
Do you need a vapor barrier behind drywall in bathroom?
To install a vapor barrier, ensure a continuous barrier with no holes, gaps, or seams for moisture to enter. Materials like geomembrane or plastic liner behind drywall protect interior walls from water damage. For bathrooms and kitchens, semigloss paint is used as a secondary vapor barrier. Vapor barriers should be considered regionally, as cold northern climates differ from hot and humid south climates. A local building professional can help assess the needs of your climate before installation.
Western Liner offers 12- and 15-mil reinforced polyethylene liners, including the Vapor Stop series, which is stronger than standard vapor barriers and more difficult to damage during installation. Heat seaming the Vapor Stop together can reduce field work. Moisture-preventing tape is also used to prevent vapor transmissions.
Do you have to use special drywall in a bathroom?
It is not advisable to utilise regular drywall in bathrooms, given its propensity to absorb moisture and facilitate the growth of mould. In such instances, it is prudent to substitute this material with MMR drywall, also known as green board, which exhibits greater resistance to these issues.
How do you waterproof drywall in a bathroom?
Waterproofing drywall is a common method used by most paint manufacturers to prevent mold and mildew growth. To waterproof drywall, clean any dust off the surface using a wet dry vac or microfiber cloth, avoid using water or cleaning supplies, and apply the primer in a thin, even layer using a paint roller brush. For corners and along baseboards, use a smaller paint brush. This quick and easy process ensures a secure and long-lasting waterproofing solution.
Can you hang drywall in a bathroom?
Drywalling a bathroom is similar to any other room in the house, but the choice of drywall depends on the type of material used. Standard drywall, made of gypsum sandwiched between paper sheets, can be mold-prone when exposed to moisture. To avoid this, opt for special drywall boards that resist mold and moisture. Green drywall, or “greenboard”, has a green coating on the paper, while paperless drywall is covered in thin fiberglass sheets, making it more durable and mold-resistant.
Purple drywall, a more advanced version of greenboard, is treated to make it extra resistant to moisture, mold, and mildew. These specialized drywall boards are suitable for bathrooms with high humidity levels.
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Hey! I’ve never left a comment before but you have literally been such a blessing for me over the past few years! I’m completely remodelling my house and so much of what I’ve learned has been because of you! Just wanted to give you a massive THANKS!!! You deserve all the success you desire. Hope you see this / it brightens your day!
Such a small area to tape, but lots to learn – thanks for all the instruction. The best drywallers I know work at night, and depend on a light shining along the surface to show any irregularities and it works great. I use a small battery lamp while I am drywalling and it owrks well. I had an issue with my drywallers, and I tried to show him during the day an issue I found on a wall, and he told me “I don’t care if you saw it at night”. He was just trying to save money but at the time I didn’t realize the technique and didn’t know how to call him on it.
I am tossed up between green board and cement board in my BA remodel around the tub. I do have a gap to fill because they did the walls well over 60″ in 1948. What panel system are you using on this bath? Will you put anything over the mud/board before you go with the next step? Also, thank you for your website. I sub’d for a long time in the past and truly appreciate your approach and direction you have taken all of us.
I used your hanging drywall ceiling trick in my bathroom, along with the loose 2×4 piece that I could turn in place to hold it. It was so easy, I don’t think I’d rent one of those lift things in the future. Maybe if I was doing a whole room or something. Anyway just wanted to say thanks for that tip.
I watch these for entertainment now, you basically gave me the confidence to try mudding drywall and ive actually became pretty good at it surprisingly. I use you and others ways of doing any diy job and ive developed my own way of doing things. keep up the the good work. cant wait to see the church done!
You’re a life saver Jeff, this series couldn’t have come at a better time! I’m having a knee surgery in two months and won’t be able to get to the bathroom upstairs to shower for over 8 weeks so we’re installing a shower on the 1st floor! Been perusal you for forever but have never had such an immediate need. THANK YOU!
This was timely! Just yesterday I tore my bathroom flooring out. I had big plans to start, which involved moving a wall and switching from just a shower to a shower/tub combo. But during demo I found a lot of water damage in the subfloor and base of framing, so I’m going to be doing a lot more (including drywall, which wasn’t part of this initial project). You’re a lifesaver!
You are great over all. Here’s some Real pro tips. NEVER EVER coat anything until Your hot mud is COMPLETLY dry>>>>. it will look great for maybe a week max IF you actually could finish it. Then the hot mud would shrink and pull back ruining you effort and speed. Hot mud dries from INSIDE out. A chemical process. Regular mud dries from outside in. Two totally diff processes. No pro uses a corner trowel. Leaves a rounded unfinished angle. Maybe fine for a Apartment Rental or dyi. Also realize this is NOT a drywall website. lol Also look into corner roller for your tape. No way anyone can match the performance and accuracy of precision and application designed tools by hand. Thats like saying you can out cut a table saw with a jig saw….Not bashing just stating facts. Carry on you got millions waiting for you to make another great vid!
I’ve only used a Roto Zip a few times. I have to ask, WHY Completly screw the board in then Cut out the fan, doesn’t the board flop at least 1/2 ” and wouldn’t that leave slack in your screwed area around the fan? 😃😃😃😃, I use a Pan to Mud, Never could handle a Hawk and YES I catch mud in the Pan as easy as u do.
I love your content but I will speak on what I know. A bazooka has taped the entire western United States, other than a few homeowner remodels. I don’t see tape peeling off like you are talking. Commercial and new residential pricing does not allow the additional hours, millions of hours, to poke around on butt joints with a 6′ knife. Please don’t mislead, projects need both. There is no way you would bring out a bazooka on a single bathroom.
I bought my first house last year that was poorly renovated, once I moved in a noticed things that I didn’t notice at first, my shower floor is uneven, not sure if it’s just the tile or a bigger issue, there’s a gap all the way around between my shower wall and shower floor, there was no exhaust fan or ventilation at all and the paint started peeling due to the moisture and I honestly think just by looking at the wall underneath the paint, that it might not be the right type of drywall for a bathroom. I’m going to replace all the drywall for sure but any tips on what I should do about the shower?
😃😃😃 U know how many times I have sliced my palm cutting the drywall like u were doing on the small piece on the right side patch, a few times 🤪. My self where u were trimming the corners on this same side, I usually use a hand Rasp. I like perusal U is because I/We have the same work habits and I can relate so well 👍.
Hey Yafnan, I am a new immigrant in Canada and a civil engineer but modifying the certificates here is a long journey, I would like to advise you which diplomas do I register? Plumbing or electricity or something close to my specialist in the maintenance of apartments and others, please reply and I like your clean finishing and practical solutions in the same location, continue, hero
FYI blisters in your tape come from inadequate mud or no mud under that section of tape. I’ve been finishing for almost 20 years and I never have to put mud over tape after wiping it down for it not to blister. A tip if you do have a blister cut it out with your razor knife then hit it with quickset and you’re back in business.
Awesome tutorial Chris! You made me so proud using the router for the door uprights and the razor for the header cut. 👍👍 Personally, though not recommended, for pipes i get the bottom and top measurements of the tube, then the 2 side measurements. It makes a square when lining out with the pencil markings but i free-hand a circle within the penciled square with the router. It eliminates the circle cutter. Pro tip that takes LOTS of practice for DIY people that might read this. Thanks Chris, and God bless! 😁
Yo Chris my T Square cut down 2 foot and the other side’s I forget what they were cut down to we still had a long one but for smaller control panels it was easier to use a smaller T Square you do nice work keep up with work articles like this I’d like them I learned a little bit every time doesn’t mean I will remember it keep going hopefully you’ll be able to live blogs soon and don’t forget the most important thing cheers with a beer
Not a reflection on your drywalling skill, but the article was impossible fir me to finish perusal. The motion of the helmet cam made me too nauseous. I made it to about 8 minutes, and in that time you measured, cut, and secured a piece of drywall. That could definitely be edited down to make it quicker an easier to watch. I appreciate the effort and work that went into this and hope you have other easier to watch articles. Thanks anyway.