I’m remodeling our bathroom (I’m a first timer) and I am using green board on the walls. What I don’t know about is what to use behind or above the shower surround. We also have a 7ft plaster ceiling that I would like to replace because the paint is peeling. It seems to get worse as time goes on so I’m hesitant to prime and paint it as is. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Dear First-Timer,
Great questions! I would recommend using Green Board for the ceiling but not for behind a tile surround. Behind the tile, I would recommend Hardibacker or a traditional concrete float. As far as the ceiling area where you’re experiencing a lot of moisture and paint peeling, my recommendation would be to tile that location.
Hope that helps answer your questions. Best of luck!
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We feel that the best place to make decisions about the design of your bathroom is all in one place: in your home. When you’re running all over town from showroom to showroom, it’s hard to see how each element may fit together. By viewing samples in your home, you can feel confident that you like how the finishes, colors, and textures work with each other and with the colors and design of adjacent rooms in your home.
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