Purple drywall offers the same advantages as regular drywall but with superior moisture and mold resistant characteristics.
Mold resistant bathroom drywall.
Areas prone to moisture and humidity are ideal for moisture resistant.
The chief innovation in mold resistant drywall is the substitution of fiberglass mat for the paper facing used in traditional drywall.
This drywall features a paperless backing and special coating to help prevent the build up of mold in moist or humid areas.
Mold resistant drywall cost.
0 5 in x 4 ft x 8 ft mold defense drywall panel.
Modern mold resistant drywall that also includes moisture resistance is about 50 percent more expensive than standard drywall.
However many moisture resistant products offer mold resistance so you don t have to add any agents to turn it into a mold resistant drywall.
Great choice for bathrooms and kitchens.
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Be aware that the paper backing of moisture resistant drywall doesn t fully prevent mold growth.
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This way moisture cannot adhere to the organic paper material creating an attractive food source for mold.
Big box home improvement centers sell a sheet of 1 2 inch 4 x 8 foot standard drywall for about 12 per sheet while a comparable sheet of good mold resistant drywall costs about 16.
Mold moisture resistant drywall.
To make it a mold resistant drywall treat your existing drywall with mold resistant additives.
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Mold and moisture resistant gypsum board features a moisture resistant core making it ideal for use in high humidity areas such as kitchens bathrooms basements and laundry rooms although this panel is not recommended for showers and other wet areas.
If it is going to be in contact with water this is the one to use.
It can be used with all wall and ceiling applications and is ideally suited where enhanced moisture and mold resistance is desired.