Remodeling a bathroom requires taking a few things into consideration you would not ordinarily do when working on other rooms in your home. Moisture and moisture barriers must always be top on the list of considerations. Backerboard is one of those requirements that is a necessary component whenever you are replacing wallboard in a bathroom remodeling project.
Backerboard is used to refer to a particular type of drywall board that is placed behind ceramic tiling to prevent moisture from damaging the wall. Originally a cement based product, it is now available made of other materials such as gypsum or fiberglass. Regular drywall is susceptible to moisture build up, even behind tile, and is ineffective for use in a bathroom.
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Made of a dense, non-porous material, backerboard may be required by law in some states. Before beginning any bathroom remodeling project that involves tiling be sure and check the building codes in your area to determine the requirements.
Backerboard was traditionally made out of a cement type material. There are now newer products available that are just as effective and easier to work with and install. Once such tile backer product is called DensSheild. Made by Georgia-Pacific it has been designed to keep moisture from penetrating into the wall cavity.
This backerboard product is made of fiberglass. It is extremely lightweight and easy to install. An acrylic coating that has been heat-cured creates an impenetrable barrier between the moisture and the wall space behind the tile. It is also resistant to the microbial activity making it exceptionally mildew and mold resistant. DensShield Tile Backer is the only product of this kind on the market and is a good option for bathroom remodeling projects.
DensShield backerboard is an excellent option for use in any high-humidity area. From floors, to ceilings and sidewalls, this product can provide you with the reassurance and protection you need in bathrooms, kitchens, pool areas and anywhere where there is high exposure to moisture.
Regardless of what type of backerboard you choose for your project, be sure to use one wherever you are installing tile. It creates the perfect moisture barrier in a situation where otherwise would leave your home subject to serious moisture damage and/or health related issues caused by mold and microbial development.
Georgia-Pacific received the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval for their new interior gypsum panel products. This is the first time such an award has been given to such a product and is an important recognition for a home use product. Good Housekeeping examined these products for their anti-mold characteristics and found them to offer excellent results.
When you undertake a bathroom remodeling project in your home, make sure you use a backer board product. If this is your first experience handling such a product, look on line for easy to follow instructions. Consider your product options and choose one that meets your requirements of protection and ease of installation.
Why Install Backerboard When Remodeling Your Bathroom?
Adilson Andrade
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