Is Mold-Resistant Drywall Right for You?
One potential weapon in the mold-prevention arsenal is mold-resistant drywall,a product marketed aggressively by manufacturers.
When installed in homes, it is often touted by real estate professionals as a selling feature.
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It is important to note that manufacturers never guarantee their product as beingimmuneto moldonlyresistantto it.
Buying in bulk will notably reduce this price.
Painted surfaces should be kept clean and should be repainted periodically to preserve a good moisture barrier.
It is the standard wall finish material used throughout the construction industry.
Drywall can accept surface finishes of paint, wallpaper, or textured skim-coat plaster.
It should not be used as a replacement for cement board as a backing material for ceramic tile.
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Mold-Resistant Drywall Installation
Installation for mold-resistant drywall is identical to that forstandard drywall.
Baseboards and other trim are generally nailed in place after the drywall is installed.
Once complete, the surface is ready for painting or another finish.
But these products are by no means waterproofor moldproofand the manufacturers do not claim so.
In normally dry locations, the substantial extra cost of this product is probably not worth the investment.
