What is the difference between gyprock and drywall

Your email address will not be published. Facebook Twitter. What is the difference between Plasterboard and Gyprock and why is my Drywall dry?

The short answer is not much. Gyprock is also known as gypsum board, drywall, or plasterboard. This new form of plaster grew in popularity because it could speed up the building process. And the whole point of gyprock is to have the smoothest possible finish for painting. A good painter can find it very hard to make up for a rough wall.

If you have any questions, just give Scott at SY Plastering a call on Hi Jay, Scott wanted to thank you for reading his post. We have also corrected the grammatical error we double checked and you are correct. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. Alex Morningstar Digital Reply. Is it necessary for either to be waterproofed prior to tiling? Thank you. Good afternoon. Greenboard features green paper, to which an oil-based additive is used to provide moisture resistance.

Similarly, blueboard utilizes additives that make the paper both water and mold resistant. Cement board is even more water resistant. Mold-resistant drywall has no paper. Soundboard uses wood fibers to increase sound transmission while soundproof drywall uses damping polymers to decrease sound transmission.

Enviroboard is made from recycled agricultural materials. Drywall can be lead-lined for use around radiological equipment or foil-backed as a vapor barrier. Like regular drywall, Sheetrock also comes in a foil-back variety as well as a mold and moisture-resistant option, including the Fiberock panel with is the top choice for this necessity.

Sag-resistant Sheetrock is light-weight, thus resisting sagging. Exterior ceiling board is weather -resistant, so it can be used outdoors. Finally, Sheetrock offers stronger panels that are resistant to abuse such as indentations, abrasion and even penetration. Drywall consists of a core of gypsum plaster pressed between two thick sheets of paper. The gypsum plaster core is made out of fiber, a foaming agent, finely ground gypsum crystal and additives. To make drywall, the wet gypsum core gets sandwiched between heavy paper or fiberglass mats.

This manufacturing process is the same for the Sheetrock brand, but for the use of a few chemicals unique to the brand. However, even that comes under the classification drywall. Both drywall and Sheetrock are used with the same basic techniques.

Construction workers cut the panel to size, usually by scoring the paper and breaking the core manually. The sized panels are fixed to wall studs or ceiling joists with nails, glue, drywall screws or drywall fasteners. The remaining seams are concealed using a joint compound filler and tape. In some cases, the drywall then gets further sealed with veneer plaster. Using a veneer makes for a smoother wall. One advantage of using drywall or Sheetrock is that it only takes a day or two to do unlike the week-long process of the lath and plaster method.

Utilizing special construction methods, such as building thicker walls with drywall, offers some sound control. Plaster veneer is a technique for surfacing interior walls. The base is a gypsum board with moisture and adhering qualities similar to drywall. After installing the board, one or two layers of plaster are applied. Drywall is way cheaper than plaster, including materials, labour and installation process. Drywall is perfect for the common areas in your home.

Veneer plaster is the most effective wall finish, but it comes at a much higher cost. Knowing the advantages and the disadvantages of plaster and drywall will help you make an informed decision before starting with your renovation project. I really appreciate your list of pros and cons for plastering your walls. It sounds like plaster would be the best option for my home. I had no idea that veneer plaster is actually more moisture resistant and can be used in bathrooms.

Nice Article…Very interesting to read this article. I have learned some new information. Thanks for sharing. Barry E. I am all into plastering as it is more durable and strong compared to drywall.

But it can be complicated as opposed to the drywall. A proud member of. Join our monthly home maintenance newsletter!