Green Board On Ceiling
Space ceiling joists at 12 inches to use 1 2 inch green board drywall.
Green board on ceiling. All cut or exposed edges including those at wall intersections must be sealed as recommended by the manufacturer if ceiling insulation was kraft faced then greenboard cannot be used. Jump to latest follow 1 5 of 5 posts. For another it helps the installer better see where to apply the drywall compound.
The color imparts no special water resisting properties but it does serve two purposes. 5 8 greenboard is a special order product but if 1 2 regular drywall is rigid enough for ceilings with 16 inch centers i think i ll just get some of that for the ceiling and save the greenboard for the walls. Greenboard s paper cover is a sea foam green on one side.
Discussion starter 1 jun 21 2011. Yes greenboard is spec ed for 12 supports when used on a ceiling normal drywall 16. In january 2006 greenboard will not be certfied as a tile backer board by the international building code.
When installing a ceiling in your bathroom you want a material that can withstand the moisture it will be subjected to. Joined jul 23 2010 239 posts. What it does is hold the moisture and not allow the gypsum to dry.
Greenboard is a type of drywall that performs better in a moist environment. The regular is also available in ten foot lengths at my local store which would make my life easier when it comes to taping. For one it identifies this as moisture friendly drywall.
It is not as strong as normal drywall and under some circumstances can and will sag if not supported as the spec calls for. Also normal drywall has a grain to it it is much stronger along its length than across the panel. Green board or tile for ceiling in a low standing shower.