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i put fire resistant sheetrock above the stove... do I need a moisture barrier?

i put fire resistant sheetrock above the stove... do I need a moisture barrier?


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Old 06-04-13, 03:44 PM
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i put fire resistant sheetrock above the stove... do I need a moisture barrier?

hey all, I put some $10 firecode drywall from home depot above stove, below range hood, on the left side is the refrigerator, on the right more cabinets. the sink is not on the same counter.
Ultimate plan is to slap on some backsplash tiles on the entire drywall board but first should I do anything for a moisture barrier? And if so what type of sealer would you recommend? thanks
 
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Old 06-04-13, 03:50 PM
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I would have installed concrete backer underlayment, but if you feel warm and fuzzy with the fire code, it's ok. You already put the board up, so a moisture barrier is a moot point. It really isn't necessary since this is not a wet area. Sealer? Not sure what you are sealing.
 
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Old 06-04-13, 04:55 PM
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by sealer i meant stuff like Gardz that i thought could help seal the wall from moisture. This fire code was just a very quick buy without much thought but yes its already on the wall
 
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Old 06-04-13, 05:29 PM
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Unless you have water spraying continuously on the wall, there will be no need for Redgard or any other sealant under the tile. If your tiles are semi pourous, I would seal them as the grease from the stove will soak in them pretty badly.
 
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ok thats good to know. We are putting in glass tile so I'm assuming thats not porous
 

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