How do I repair drywall in my bathroom that has started to deteriorate from moisture?
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First, you need to repair the drywall using "greenboard" drywall, which is the type that tolerates moisture better than the regular stuff. It looks green, so it often gets called "greenboard."
Once the sheetrock is patched, prime it and paint it with paints that are meant to be used in damp areas. If you're not sure which paint to get, go to a hardware store or Home Depot/Lowes and tell them your paint requirements. They'll fix you up with a paint that's suitable for a bathroom.
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You need to use water board instead of drywall, it's like dry wall but it will be green. Then I would apply paint and really caulk around where the tiles and the wall meet.
You need to use water board instead of drywall, it's like dry wall but it will be green. Then I would apply paint and really caulk around where the tiles and the wall meet.
Drywall is bad news in a bathroom since it falls apart when wet. Use a cement backer board instead. It is waterproof and won't deteriorate.
replacement is the only option ,do not cover it or you will make it much worse FOR a modern look and speed your best bet is a pre-finished tub surround, fiberglass if you can afford it
My suggestion is to replace it. Use a utility knife to cut it back to the tile, and pry it out with a hammer. Then buy moisture tolerant drywall and cover that with a barrier. You can install the shower head before the barrier and then put up the barrier. Use a screw gun and screws to put the dry wall into place.
think yo have bigger problems that just drywall. you will need to tear it all our and replace it wit wall board designed for water applications (cement or blue board) then refinish. A good DIY had book will give you good directions
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