Sheetrock-Gypsum-Blue Board - very confused

Okay I am getting more confused by the minute. I am redoing my finished basement (after water damage, I gutted it, bleached it, and had an internal perimeter drain installed with a sub pump). I had a bunch of help this past weekend and put up all the new wallboard, but now I am not sure if I am in trouble or not. I went to homedepot and the mold/water resistant sheetrock (I know it is not 100% mold/water proof, but I figured a little extra protection with everything else I have done is worth it), but they did not carry this anymore instead they had Gypsum Board XP Gold Bond mold/water resistant, but they called it blue board (it is actually purple). I did not know (nor did the kid helping me) that blue board required veneer plaster.

But here is where it gets even more confusing for me. After looking at the USG website, it looks like this material is not really blue board and can be finished like normal wallboard?

So does anyone know what this really is (maybe the new greenboard?). I guess bottom line I want to finish is like normal wall board (tape/mud/sand/paint), but not sure if I can. This is for a finished basement like I mentioned above, so looks are only slightly important, cost is huge right now (interior perimeter drains drain the bank account).

Thanks so much for any help.

 

Why not just call the mnufacturer for piece of mind. You'll get the correct answer, right from the source and after all, presumably, they know their product better than anyone else. Protect the warranty.

Since this is a relatively new product, (at least for your local HD) dont take any chances. Call the 800 #, ask for a tech or customer service, and ask your question.

As a courtesy to others you may want to post the answer from a reliable source.

 

Thanks to MissTFried reminder of a simple way to get to the bottom of this, I was able to locate a technical support number for the manufacture.

And it turns out Home Depot miss labeled this product (again as she put it). It is not infact blueboard, it is there version of sheetrock that is water/mold resistant.

So now it looks like I am back in business with a simple tape/mud/sand/paint approach.

Thanks

 

Hi pells22,

I am going through the same EXACT thing. I need to understand blue board/paperless sheetrock better so that it can blend in with the top side of wall when taped, mudd, etc.

Could I please have the number you have for tech support for what specific item you inquired about?

 

Welcome to the forums importantcargo!

Just what are your concerns with blending in the repair? As long as the repair piece isn't hung proud of the existing drywall and the j/c is feathered out well - there shouldn't be any issues.

 

Usually the term "blue board" is for sheetrock that will get veneer plaster over it. It has a bonder on it. The purple sheetrock is a better alternative to green board for water and mold resistance. Then there is paperless drywall which is supposed to be the best mold resistant. They all finish the same with paper tape and joint compound. The paperless is a little tougher to finish. I find it hard to see the mud. Good luck.