Have a basement finish to do and was wondering if there is any downside in doing all walls with mol- resistant sheetrock. Thanks for any info.tms97730
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I've used the mold/moisture resistand sheetrock (it was light purple) and it seemed just like the other. Works OK for me. Maybe someone else has better info.
I talked to a representative from Georgia Pacific about using their mold resistant "DenseArmor plus" product in a basement and he said don't do it, use DenseShield instead which is like cement tile backer board.
Virginbuild
Lots of products out there.
Denshield Tilebacker is not a cement board, but more like drywall with a vinyl like face. Meant to be covered up, but probably can be finished, its face has a texture to it.
http://www.gp.com/build/product.aspx?pid=4684
Densarmor Plus is a paperless rock. Has to be coated to achieve a smooth finish.
http://www.gp.com/build/product.aspx?pid=4659
The above mentioned purple rock is Mold Tough and is USG's newest improved "green board". Can be finished as regular rock.
http://www.usg.com/navigate.do?resource=/USG_Marketing_Content/usg.com/web_files/products/prod_details/Sheetrock_Mold_Tough_AR_Regular_and_Firecode_Core_Panels-product_detail_page.htm
Mike
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They use a version of that yellow sheetrock for exterior sheathing on commercial buildings around here. Wouldn't be my first choice but its not my building. I think if its good enough for that, it would be OK in a basement.