What are the different types of drywall gypsum boards?

6 Common types of drywall

• Regular drywall. Regular drywall, often called white board, is the most common type used in ceilings and walls in homes and commercial projects.
• Mold-resistant drywall.
• Plasterboard.
• Soundproof drywall.
• Fire-resistant drywall.
• VOC-absorbing drywall.

Is gypsum board just drywall?

Due to its inherent fire resistance, gypsum board, commonly known as drywall is the premier building material for wall, ceiling, and partition systems in residential, institutional, and commercial structures.

Is gypsum board good for wall partition?

Gypsum plasterboards are a suitable and sustainable alternative to most other wall types. These are durable, soundproof, fire-resistant, and cost-efficient compared to many other materials you can use for your partition wall. They ensure high aesthetic value and help improve the efficiency of the space available.

Whats better green or PURPLE drywall?

What’s the difference between PURPLE drywall and traditional green drywall? Traditional green drywall (also known as greenboard) is only moisture-resistant. PURPLE drywall, manufactured only by Gold Bond Building Products, is superior because it offers moisture, mold and mildew resistance.

What’s the best drywall to use?

1/2-inch drywall is the most versatile board and the most common thickness for the 16-inch on-center interior walls in most homes. It offers a good balance between strength and weight. 5/8-inch drywall is a heavier product that resists sagging in ceilings and in 24-inch on-center interior walls.

Are gypsum walls good?

Gypsum plaster has good insulation properties, fire resistant and impact resistant. Also, gypsum saves a lot of time during construction and has superior finish. These properties have clearly drawn attention of real estate builders and contractors towards choosing gypsum plaster over traditional cement plaster.

What are the disadvantages of gypsum?

Disadvantages of Gypsum Plaster

• Gypsum plaster cannot be used for outside walls since they retain dampness. Also gypsum plastering cannot be done in areas which are continuously damp such as bathroom etc.,
• Gypsum plaster is costlier than traditional cement motar plaster (cement and sand) for same thickness of plaster.

Can gypsum board be painted?

All properly prepared gypsum board surfaces which are to be painted shall be primed with a minimum of one coat of a good quality drywall primer (or other material manufactured especially for the purpose) to equalize the absorption between the gypsum board face paper, joint compound, and skim coating materials.