Kitchen drywall materials


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Old 07-25-11, 07:18 AM
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Kitchen drywall materials

OK, at the point on the kitchen remodel that we'll soon go pick up drywall.

I've done a fair amount of drywall over the years on this house, I don't mind the process and this time, no ceiling (did beadboard).

When I did the last bathroom, I did the whole thing in moisture-resistant drywall. Is this good idea for the kitchen as well, or a waste of money?

Data point: adult home, no kids, I don't see the faucet being left on for hours, etc.

In another topic, I got the reply that for the band of wall above the backsplash and below the wall cabinets, where I plan on tile, concrete board not really required.
 
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Old 07-25-11, 07:44 AM
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I doubt it is a waste of money as it would likely only cost an extra $20 at most. Maybe just do the area where the water is. Around the sink and behind the dishwasher.

Tile will stick to drywall just fine.
 
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Sometimes there are issues with paint adhesion over greenboard. IMO primer and a coat or two of latex enamel will give the drywall all the protection it needs.
 
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If by moisture resistant you mean greenboard it's probably a waste. As Mark posted a good paint job is more than adequate for moisture protection.
 
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Old 07-26-11, 10:19 AM
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Thanks, guys. It's nice not to ALWAYS have to buy the most-expensive option (although, as noted, not a whole lot more).

BTW, don't try to bring home 30 sheets in a mail-order kit trailer. Ask me know I know.
 
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Old 08-24-11, 12:32 PM
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It's all up (in the kitchen not the breakfast nook yet), the labeling said "UltraLight" -- who are they kidding?
 
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Old 08-24-11, 01:23 PM
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BTW, don't try to bring home 30 sheets in a mail-order kit trailer. Ask me know I know.

How do you know...lol? Tires, bearings, or axle?
 
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Old 10-26-11, 08:02 AM
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Axle. It was only 1/2 mile from the (now defunct) lumber year / home center, got halfway home and the axle bent in the middle, made it the rest of the way with the tires scraping the side of the trailer. Very lucky. I ordered a replacement axle, and a neighbor who welded reinforced it by welding bar stock inside the C-channel construction of the axle. That was many years ago, no probs since; but we still buy our drywall in smaller lots, just to be sure.


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How do you know...lol? Tires, bearings, or axle?
 
 

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