Densglass For Interior Bath Walls

justinae

As a non drywaller is there any issue with using Densglass Moisture and Mold resistant (the yellow stuff) as interior bathroom wall surface (including ceiling)? I'm assuming I can countersink the screws and skim the surface to prep for painting.

thanks and happy new year.

precisionbuild

Densglass is a commercial exterior board. I don't know why you would want it for this application. DensArmor Plus Interior Guard is a better choice, but it cannot be used in commonly wet areas or shaft wall applications.

As long as it is not in the bath/shower walls, why not just use MR board?

justinae

To be honest when I called the supplier I just told them to deliver moisture and mold resistant drywall and that is what they delivered. I assumed it would be green board. Like I said I'm not a drywaller but it got me to thinking why couldn't I use it. If it's rated for exterior then it should be above and beyond what I need for a bathroom.

precisionbuild

It's not made for finishing and painting and will not do so well.

justinae

even if you skim coat it?

precisionbuild

You can , but it's just so much more labor intensive. Plus the costs end up being alot more. eg. cost of board, more mud, etc.

justinae

good point and well taken. I think I'll take this as an opportunity to notch another tick on the learning curve with different products. I also think that taping the seams (I'll use mesh) will be an issue as there isn't any taper. But that isn't too different from regular drywall.

precisionbuild

Good luck! Tell us how it turned out.

justinae

thanks and will do.