Really anybody who has experience would be great.

I looked at DensArmor paperless fiberglass mat drywall or just called yellow board at a Lowes; I've never noticed it until I needed to redo a bathroom. According to GP's website, this is an alternative to green board.

Besides the mold and water resistant claims, what are your experiences with it? I know they sell their own joint compound for "added mold protection", but I've still got a lot of regular compound; does it matter?

Any advice or experiences you care to pass along?

 

I remodeled the master bath in my last house and used the paperless drywall - the only difference I noticed was that it seemed a little heavier than the normal stuff. I used standard drywall screws and fiberglass mesh tape for the joints, but I used the recommended mildew-resistant joint compound - I figured better safe than sorry...this was in upstate New York where it is very humid much of the time. That compound was HEAVY - not sure why.

The paperless drywall cut, went up and finished just like the standard stuff. The finished side of the drywall appeared a little rougher right after I put it up, but it was fine after painting.

In case you weren't aware, you should use cement board behind the tub/shower areas to 6 feet high just in case you get water infiltration; the paperless stuff only protects against humidity. I found some at Lowe's that had little styrofoam ***** mixed in with the cement. It made the cement sheets lighter and easier to cut and handle.

Hope this helps...

 

I agree with all said, except use Durock anyhere direct exposure to water is even a possibility. In a tub/shower area, that means the ceiling too. The only pain is that using Durock, one MUST use thinset mortar for the joint compound to make a waterproof barrier.
This is part of the difference between a 5 year and a 25 year bathroom.

Also, look into a product called "DITRA". It is a waterproffing system for wet areas and is worth the money.

http://www.schluter.com/6_1_ditra.aspx

 

Ditto.....................

 

I have always seen Densglas used in comercial applications usually outside used as a base for efis or drivet(stucco). If you use it on an interior and any of it gets painted I would imagine it would be a little rough due to the fiberglas layer unless you skim coat it first.

 

Thanks for the info guys.