Hello,
My bathroom is currently being renovated. This morning, I noticed that the company ordered standard gray drywall panels, specifically KNAUF GKB gypsum boards.
The ceiling will be suspended throughout the entire bathroom, including above the shower where there is steam and moisture.
As a layperson, I naturally thought this was incorrect because moisture-resistant "green" boards are supposed to be used in bathrooms. Another contractor who stopped by briefly this morning said the same thing.
On my way to work, I happened to meet a bathroom renovation company at a bakery and asked them briefly as well 🙂 They also said it was nonsense and that green boards are needed.
I explained the situation to my contractor, and he said he always uses these standard panels because the impregnated ones are not necessary. He explained that they will seal everything with PCI Gisogrund.
I then contacted Knauf and PCI for advice. The specialists there confirmed that this approach works but were very focused on standards and regulations.
Should I stop the construction work in the bathroom now?
My bathroom is currently being renovated. This morning, I noticed that the company ordered standard gray drywall panels, specifically KNAUF GKB gypsum boards.
The ceiling will be suspended throughout the entire bathroom, including above the shower where there is steam and moisture.
As a layperson, I naturally thought this was incorrect because moisture-resistant "green" boards are supposed to be used in bathrooms. Another contractor who stopped by briefly this morning said the same thing.
On my way to work, I happened to meet a bathroom renovation company at a bakery and asked them briefly as well 🙂 They also said it was nonsense and that green boards are needed.
I explained the situation to my contractor, and he said he always uses these standard panels because the impregnated ones are not necessary. He explained that they will seal everything with PCI Gisogrund.
I then contacted Knauf and PCI for advice. The specialists there confirmed that this approach works but were very focused on standards and regulations.
Should I stop the construction work in the bathroom now?
I’m not a professional, but I’ve heard that green boards are only required to be used in "wet rooms." A private bathroom, however, is not considered a wet room. Maybe it’s worth checking into that.
That said, I always install green boards in the bathroom, guest toilet, and kitchen. It costs a bit more, but I believe I’ve done it the “right” or “better” way :-)
That said, I always install green boards in the bathroom, guest toilet, and kitchen. It costs a bit more, but I believe I’ve done it the “right” or “better” way :-)
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