sheetrock around bathtub

07-26-2012, 11:32 AM	#1
aka Newbie   Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2	sheetrock around bathtub can you just use white sheetrock around a whirlpool bathtub

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07-26-2012, 11:34 AM	#2
aka Newbie   Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2	sheetrock around bathtub waiting for answer

07-26-2012, 03:28 PM	#3
DannyT Member   Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Groveport, Ohio Posts: 1,580	sheetrock around bathtub you gonna tile the wall? or put some type of waterproofing on it? most places dont allow drywall around tubs or showers anymore. you can do anyting you like but i would say no to sheetrock myself

07-26-2012, 05:46 PM	#4
chrisn paper hanger and painter     Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hagerstown MD Posts: 5,735	sheetrock around bathtub no __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-26-2012, 10:41 PM	#5
JazMan Tileguy     Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 3,265	sheetrock around bathtub As mentioned, it all depends on what you're installing over the wallboard & how, if anything. Not enough info. Jaz __________________ Tile 4 You LLC Troy, MI KERDI Shower Specialist ... DITRA Installs ... Product-Method suitability consultation. I have NEVER made a mistake, I thought I did once...........but I was wrong! - PRODUCTS ADVERTISED WITHIN MY POST ARE NOT ENDORSED BY ME!

07-26-2012, 10:56 PM	#6
scottktmrider Member   Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: missouri Posts: 104	sheetrock around bathtub If you are going with drywall use green board. If you are tiling it durock or some other tile backer.