18 Types of Drywall Explained | DIY For Beginners

[@josephdtarango]

For sound control, mold, water resistance, and better fire ratings; using 5/8 cement board is the go to

[@scottg7660]

I love that you do videos like this for dummies like me. Very basic but important.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Scott, we all got a profession and a hobby!

[@miomine3527]

​@HomeRenoVisionDIY question, should you use purple board in the whole kitchen or just in the sink area..?

[@miriamkivlehan3498]

In Ireland and Britain the product is known as 'plasterboard' and also comes with an option of a bonded insulation layer at the rear especially useful for dry lining concrete or stone built homes for added thermal efficiency.

[@zanderw1199]

Gypsum

[@EchoExchange]

Which is what we're looking at installing in Oxfordshire but the price (like most building materials) have sky rocketed! Almost feel like surviving with cold walls

[@justhumblemeclarke7292]

Called drywall supply in my area they were 50% higher than home Depot and delivery was much more.

[@ndandan1369]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00 *🛠️ Jeff introduces the topic of 18 different kinds of drywall.* 00:13 *🔥 There are two basic types of drywall: lightweight and fire-rated.* 00:28 *🏡 Lightweight drywall is common in home construction, while fire-rated drywall contains fiberglass.* 00:44 *📏 Drywall comes in various thicknesses and widths, including a 54-inch width for fewer joints on nine-foot ceilings.* 01:11 *🔍 Finding the right drywall supplier can lead to significant cost savings.* 01:51 *📋 Different types of drywall include regular, fire-rated, green board, and blue board, each with specific applications.* 02:33 *🚧 Choosing the right drywall size can minimize the number of joints and simplify installation.* 03:17 *🔨 Quarter-inch drywall is useful for older homes and curved surfaces.* 04:27 *🪟 When ordering drywall for a basement, consider how it will be delivered and fitted through windows or stairs.* 04:53 *🔥 Fire-rated drywall is required in specific areas like secondary dwelling units for fire separation.* 05:34 *🔊 For soundproofing, use 5/8-inch drywall or fire-rated half-inch drywall.* 05:49 *🛡️ Blue board is recommended over green board for wet areas due to its anti-mold properties.* 06:31 *🚿 Blue board offers better durability in wet areas compared to regular or green board.* 06:45 *📝 Jeff invites viewers to ask questions in the comments for further help with drywall projects.* Made with HARPA AI

[@goodtobehandy]

I've used a 5/8" green board for added sound reduction because the core is denser and cheaper than other methods. Also use rockwool insulation in the wall between rooms works pretty well.

[@FarmFreshIB]

In an old lathe and plaster house we Took out the exterior walls to properly insulate and easily run new wiring. By replacing the wall with the 5\8 board the corners all met nicely with the old lathe and plaster interior walls we left in place. The result was the best of both worlds.

[@williamodom2698]

For sound deadening they make lead backed drywall which is mainly used in x-ray rooms. But I have used between rooms to deaden the sound of a print shop with offices on the other side of the wall, the noise reduction was incredible

[@skaterrrdie]

That stuff gave me PTSD. It's heavy AF

[@MrMariowright]

Don’t forget DensShield or DensAmor plus. 🤙🏾

[@teddepalma8057]

There's a 100% waterproof drywall-like product called Denshield made specifically for wet areas like showers. It cuts and hangs as easily as regular drywall (it's basically drywall with a waterproof coating on one side and fiberglass on the other), but won't fall apart over time if water gets behind the tile. You just need to hit the seams and screwholes with something like Redguard or Aqua Defense. Great video Jeff, maybe you should do a similar one on the various wet area wallboards for the people getting ready to build a shower. There are a lot of choices out there.

[@matthewfunk6658]

And cement board for fireplaces.

[@Jvive3o5]

I know USGs submittal for Mold tough/ green board states the following “In independent lab tests conducted per ASTM D3273 at the time of manufacture, the panels meet or exceed ASTM C1396 specifications.”

[@ezequielperez4708]

I like how you are writing everything in the drywall. Makes it ease to understand. I am taking note in my paper. ||||||||||||||| dah!

[@nmatthew7469]

There's another well known Canadian home repair Reno guy who used to. Be on tv, I followed him on another platform, all he does is show you absurdly poor jobs and says is "hire a professional", okay, for some things now and then, sure. Meanwhile Jeff teaches you how to do things and encourages you to try

[@G-PA-2795]

Your a diy person's life saver. Excellent communication, excellent informative content. Thanks

[@steveh4098]

I’m pretty sure here in St. louis Mo you need 5/8 fire board on the wall that separates the garage and the living space . On the garage side of the wall

[@davewitzak5860]

I was a union carpenter in NYC for a few years. When we were working on Mount Sinai hospital we had 5/8” sheets that were 16’ long.

[@aonforme3455]

Wow!!!

[@VC-Toronto]

There is a crew from Austraila (Maxkil) that do new home drywall install, they get 3/8 sheets in 20 foot lengths. Want to see a crew hang sheets fast fast fast, look up some of their vids.

[@mhagnemae5202]

In our area, fireproof-rated drywall is also required between an attached garage and living space.

[@rhkcommander959]

In Oregon USA, at the big box stores I've seen they usually only sell 4ft by 8ft, or 4x12'. 1/4, 1/2, or 5/8 in lightweight or fire rated. I chose 5/8" FR for exterior walls, and 1/2 for interior to cut road noise. Double joints weren't fun on my near 9ft ceiling (8'8" or so), but I cheated and hid one joint at the floor level, behind some 1x6 base boards (which are the original style of the house). I got lucky with my home, I have 1x8 shiplap throughout but it isn't nice enough for a 'decorative' wall, so I used green glue sound-deadening caulk on the sheets. May have helped some with the sound reduction, but you need a backer board behind the sheetrock to utilize it, like another layer of sheetrock or shiplap, etc.

[@jeremyandashleyevans703]

I live in Kentucky you can get 14ft and 16ft here for 1/2 and 5/8 plus stretch 54in board, L&W, valley interior, rew, and a bunch of other company all will deliver and stock

[@mariodegrazia7497]

Once in NYC we installed something called quiet rock (that’s what we called it ), boss said it was excellent for sound proofing. Very dense, very difficult to cut, very effective too

[@annasteves4513]

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[@Lone-Starr-Schwartz]

@@annasteves4513 Great. How are you?

[@juliac406]

Friends recommended drywall where I removed glued & nailed paneling. He put it on to last! Looks like the 1/4" would be perfect.

[@AlphaFemmeXtine]

I've got a house built in 1952 that's in great shape (it's got good bones!) And a few rooms need some drywall. Thanks so much for all this info!

[@tomg9061]

Just finished an office with new drywall... all 4 walls were between 140-144 inches... no butt joints! Used me some 12ft boards and 1 horizontal factory joint on each wall.

[@oklahomachris6298]

16’ drywall in Oklahoma sometimes it’s spec. Order but there’s always at least 4 bundles on hand

[@granjitsingh]

We use 1/2" fire rated for everything because even on CGC(the manufacturer) has the stats that they need to send in to meet requirements and it says that with 100F 5/8 lasts almost 50 minutes while 1/2 lasts up 4 hours. That's because the 1/2 is a newer product with better materials, and it's also good with sound transfer.

[@aaudain1]

All I could say is that you are awesome, always deliver free info 😎👍💯😎💡

[@thezfunk]

1/4" drywall is also used (like you have mentioned in other videos) for covering popcorn ceilings. Sometimes it is better to put up some thin drywall rather than scrape and skim. When I was a plaster/drywall guy years ago, we did higher end homes that got a plaster skim coat throughout. We only used the blue for that.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@andrewgray2245]

@@joseph7105 not if you glue it and screw into the framing

[@morlamweb]

Ah, the old debate about what do do with popcorn/stuccoed ceilings: scrape and skim, or skimcoat over it, or install 1/4 inch drywall. I favor the skim coat over the top, as it's often the cheapest one (~ $22 for a 17 liter bucket of mud) vs. new panels. And with new panels you still need to tape, mud, sand, and paint the ceiling.

[@JefferyAu]

Love your videos Jeff, keep up the great work! Always learn so much watching your videos and amazing that you’re also in Ottawa!

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[@NickHorvath]

Thank you for explaining the difference between green and blue MMR drywall. When I fixed up this house in 2014 it was all green then when I ordered drywall in 2019 for my addition it was blue and I never knew why. I was assured it was MMR drywall so I didn't look into it further, just figured it was a different manufacturer.

[@NickHorvath]

PS if you are in Long Island, NY Riverhead Building Supply has all the types and sizes (including 16 ft last I saw) and free delivery on orsera over $100 which is essential if you are getting any of the longer sizes.

[@Thrissur-homepaintingpvtLtd]

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[@koryleach9660]

Also “laminated” sound isolation drywall I.e. silentFX or Quietrock. Minnesota.

[@GodsLoyalLaborer]

This blue drywall tip was huge for me. Im redoing my bathroom and now I know to go this route. The last people who reno'd the bath did a shit job and it molded on the underside

[@kylejones2075]

Thank thank you I'll keep all that in mind when I fix my squatter issues thanks again thanks for sharing

[@maiseys4287]

Love these short videos.

[@michalenestabler1327]

Hubs and I bought an older home as our retirement home in a few years and doing the work ourselves. This information is so handy. Gutting the entire inside. Thank you Jeff!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

enjoy the renovation. Cheers!

[@billsedutto8824]

In Home Depot in the US they sell 1/2 drywall in 4x4 pieces which is nice if you just need to do a patch and don’t need a 8x4 sheet.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

here they sell a 2x2' piece for almost the same price as a full sheet. better to find a broken corner and have them discount it at the cashier. cut what you need and walk a way!

[@yeeaahBUDDY]

Seems more like only a handful of different actual types of drywall but then each come in various sizes and thicknesses. Anyway, good to know, and thanks for sharing.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

If you only go to the depot you have no idea what then options are. Cheers!

[@FirstNameLastName-okayyoutube]

Building code is a Baseline. I use extra fire resistant materials and soak the studs around every Outlet same with the drywall above the stove in the kitchen

[@needaman66]

We (Australia) have sheets up to 20ft (6metres) we also outlawed drywall in wet areas and use a cfc called villaboard which is designed to absorb and disperse water in case of a small leak. All our sheet come in 2.4, 3.0, 3.6, 4.8, 6.0.(all metres measurements) Our fibreglass infused is for ceiling sheets to span 2ft centres.

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[@annasteves4513]

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[@needaman66]

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[@avlisk]

What about splitting a 2 car garage into 1/2 garage and 1/2 shop or living area. Or a loft above a garage? Still regular 1/2" drywall? Thanks.

[@atarileaf]

We use quarter inch for rounded walls. Not common but it comes up

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

exactly. saves a ton of time!

[@nohandleisagoodhandle]

Ever seen drywall that is backed with a black sheet? I have it in my kitchen and bathrooms. Home was built in 2003, in the Northeast (US). Imagine what I thought when I opened up a wall-mold or smoke damage. But the “sheet” or paper or whatever it is, is uniform and I have it so far on two different floors in two different rooms. All I can find is that it’s some mold resistant drywall. It’s Sheetrock brand.

[@johnkenny240]

Hey Jeff, I'm renovating my kitchen. What type of drywall do I need to go behind the stove and sink. The wall that I'm most confused about is the external with the insulation. TIA P.S. Thanks for all your videos. You're Utube channel is the first place I go to when I need to reno anything.

[@woodrowwilliams1812]

City made us apply two thicknesses of drywall to exterior walls at a location next a busy street for sound deadening.

[@ecospider5]

I put 1/2 inch ultralight drywall on the ceiling of my garage. Way easier to deal with than fire rated. There was nothing but a roof above that part of the garage.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

as long as the house has a fire separation gable end that is fine. Cheers!

[@ecospider5]

Yep it does. Really it’s just there to holdup the insulation.

[@d.allengoodridge6909]

Need to do a drywall installation quote, pls advise.

[@lifeontheroad_]

Any tips on bubbled tape?

[@brandonking1275]

I work for Certainteed and we make the paper for drywall.

[@ecospider5]

1 1/2 inch drywall was used at my grandmother’s retirement apartment. I had never seen that before. It made the apartments very quiet.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

pretty sure you mean 2 layers of 5/8 which is code for most commercial for sound transmission.

[@ecospider5]

Nope it was the weirdest thing putting in drywall anchors so I looked around trying to see an edge. I was able to where the drywall hit the elevator. It was a solid piece of 1 1/2 inch drywall. No paper layer in the center. I was seriously confused when I saw it. I wonder if I got a picture of it.

[@VC-Toronto]

Near me here in Toronto some newer stacked townhouses made things simpler by sticking with 1/2 inch, and just doing 2 layers where fire rating is needed. Might be more expensive for materials, but certainly simpler on-site just having one stack to pull materials from.

[@stevenjex7773]

Great information every time! Thanks!

[@patchrick84]

Jeff - do you recommend using the blue/purple board under a Kerdi membrane in a shower? I see mixed opinions on that around the Internet but wanted to get your take. Some say the extra coating on the face could cause less adhesion of the mortar to the membrane. I'm a semi-seasoned DIYer tackling my first complete bathroom rip out and rebuild and I'm just about at the drywall stage, so I appreciate any insight you can provide. Thanks!

[@ChloeMartins-e7b]

We just bought an old house with plaster walls. In some rooms, the plaster is beggining to peel off the walls and desperately needs repair. You mentioned being able to put 1/4" drywall over the plaster. Is there ever cases you would not want to do that (ie, the plaster isn't in the best shape). We're not sure how to move forward because these rooms also have blow in insulation, so if we take down the dry wall, we'd need to get it reinsulated.

[@bedhead1903]

I tore out my cabinets and some panels in my kitchen. I need to fix the drywall for my new cabinets. I plan on using the blue for behind the cabinets and backsplash. For the rest of my kitchen, can I just use shiplap where the old planks were at? Or do I need to drywall them and then shiplap over them? There was no drywall there to begin with.

[@jeffcox6539]

When tackling a new home makeover, which order do you do things in? I've been told start low and work up. And I've been told vice versa.

[@Lila-px1iv]

Residential needs fire ratings for walls between garage and house and ceilings in garage if living area above. You should correct that

[@anthonygamble9188]

I’m doing a kitchen renovation and removing the old plaster and slats when installing drywall behind the stove oven area is there a special Sheetrock to use or will regular Sheetrock be sufficient

[@marvingrass5581]

How about densglass Tilebacker or concrete board?

[@edwardrtt]

what type of dry wall would you use in a doublewide Mobil home on foundation?

[@RaNdOmSuPSiR]

What product should I use on the ceiling of a bathroom that I don’t have an exhaust yet to help prevent mold? Can I did red guard and paint over with ceiling white?

[@MrV1776]

whats the difference between “backer board” (whatever that is) and drywall?

[@LeadingPaws]

I’m not sure what to do in my basement. The walls are sealed concrete blocks and the previous owner put 2x4 strapping (I guess it’s called) on the walls. Should I remove them and build the walls in order to insulate, and vapor barrier before putting on the drywall or should I leave the strapping and just insulate with foam boards? Do I also need to add the plastic sheet for a vapor barrier or is this not necessary?

[@Ando81822]

Hey Jeff, love the videos you’re my go to on my diy basement. My question is for a basement do you recommend using mold resistant drywall for the whole basement or split half and half or regular 1/2” for everything. I’ve seen mixed advice on this, some people say don’t waste the money others say it’s well worth it. Thanks!

[@twosuns20]

Could you explain what that red tape behind you is used for? There seems to be so much of it.

[@VC-Toronto]

Seals joins in the plastic vapour barrier. Called Tuck Tape.

[@c-note4146]

Garage space underneath living quarters. I need 5/8 type X for the ceiling, correct? Are there any alternatives that meet code that I could explore? Thanks guys

[@murray1505]

Talk about cement board (U.S.) for wet areas

[@joetaibi6386]

I live in the northeast USA. I have an attached garage that is not insulated, heated or cooled, and it gets hot and humid in there in the summer, and cold in the winter. Above the garage is my master bathroom and bedroom. Should I use green board because of the heat and humidity in the garage, or will regular 5/8 work?

[@zap_racing24]

Working on garage wall that is attached to the house Ripped down the old sheetrock to insulate and add some electric outlets What drywall would you recommend?

[@nigelthomas6642]

I'm from Chicago I'm shopping at home depot or Menard trying to figure out the slab for the job in the basement

[@eshott2935]

do i need the blue when finishing the ceiling in a bathroom?

[@Lisa-on3ee]

Do you have to use blue/ green throughout whole bath room? Thank you for all your videos!!!

[@billsedutto8824]

In a previous video where he built a shower Jeff said you only need it behind the shower. I was wondering the same thing at the time because I though I had to do the entire bathroom in green/blue drywall.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

you only need it in the wet area. so walls and ceiling in a shower only. Cheers!

[@michellecastaneda3673]

This was my question too. So regular drywall in the none wet areas is fine?

[@MsJaydi9sk]

I have a mobile home and the drywall is 3/8 in the bathroom and I don’t see mold resistant for that thickness. Can I put 1/2 thickness over the 3/8 to make it mold proof

[@Man-u-flex]

Do you have to cover insulation with plastic like that by code c

[@ufxpnv]

I've passed all my inspections building my house with Clark Dietrich steel studs and have started drywalling. One thing I noticed is that the sizes leave waste when used horizontally on 16" centers. Even using a 48" vertically will leave a lot of waste when you but the drywall up against the other wall in the corner, making the 48" piece just miss the fifth stud with standard stud sizes. It would be nice to have drywall come in 50" X 98" or 50" X 122".

[@SmilieLyon]

in Australia, it comes in 1200mm or 1350mm widths to cater to roof heights between 2400mm to 2700mm. Having done some on my reno, there are very important reasons to lay horizontally rather than vertically, and it is not just a preference. Standard house builds position the studs to provide support to the drywall joins, and there should also be a gap underneath the drywall to allow space for the houses natural expansion and contraction cycle. It is much easier to make that gap when laying horizontally.

[@eightfigs3508]

Why wouldn't you just use the scrap pieces? Most times, there is more than enough tape and mud for it...

[@KevinAbelha]

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[@lastboomer6164]

I need to replace my garage ceiling sheet rock. The anti mold vs. normal is $10 more per sheet. Not a moisture area except it is not an air conditioned space in central florida. Do I need the anti mold sheet rock?

[@husky7985]

Which one is best for soundproofing from noisy neighbors? Are soundproofing drywall really worth the extra costs?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

5/8 commercial grade is far m ore dense and used in sound proofing assemblies. Cheers!

[@dankelley9361]

Great info, I would confuse size with type tho. Thanks

[@alexdavis8895]

If I have an attic loft space with 7/16OSB walls, can I hang drywall directly over the OSB? I’m trying to make it less of a storage look and more of a play area for kids.

[@NathanHarrison7]

Amazing video. Wish I could subscribe 10 times!

[@oldskoolwayy]

I think Jeff needs another discussion on this topic because I would like to know where I can use Abused resistance drywall also I came across something saying if you have 24 on center joists to use 5/8 on the ceiling to keep the drywall from bowing in between the studs.. But I guess you can just strap the ceiling and fire rated drywall should be in kitchens and garages where fires are common

[@biancagunn1055]

we were told that we have to literally move every single thing out of our house and put it in a storage unit and also that we have to find somewhere else to go while they are doing the drywall job and we don't have anywhere else to go can we not be living in the home while this is going on? like maybe start 1 room at a time?

[@Sixhundun487]

What if I’m trying to just contain the sound so my neibors don’t complain about noise , I got a 12x32 shed that im going to insulate then throw sono pan pannels over it then sheet rock what sheet rock would u recommend

[@omeedsoltani8687]

i'm not a pro and cant mix compounds on the hawk and for minor repairs it doenst make sense to buy a mixer and pedal. So what's the best solution buddy plz?

[@LetsTalkAboutIt104]

😭😭😭 tttthhhaaannnkkkk yoooouuuu sooooo much my contractor doubled his price right after I tore out everything I have no clue what I’m doing so thank you for educating me 😭😭😭😭🙌🏽🙏🏽💯

[@miomine3527]

Very good video. Thanks, you

[@johnsmith-dm2tq]

Hey Jeff, I have a 40 year old house in WA state, before I roofed it it didn't have adequate ventilation and allowed for a moisture issue. I have fixed all the issues except one. While standing in the house looking at the ceiling you can see lines where the sheetrock butts up. It isn't cracking but you can see where there has been swelling. Do I need to have the new sheetrock installed or maybe just sand down the high spots and re apply orange peel texture?

[@kenhilson786]

Is the cement board still better than the blue for shower walls?

[@kenhilson786]

I always tried to use 3/8. Just enough lighter to handle. Although it was sometimes more expensive than 1/2

[@VC-Toronto]

Most electrical boxes etc are designed with a setback for 1/2 inch board.

[@Rambleon444]

I watched a pro tile setter KZbinr, and he said it doesn't matter if you use green, blue, or even white drywall in a shower. If you don't Red guard it, they will all rot. If you use Red Guard or Aqua Defense on normal drywall you are better off than using blue or green board without sealant.

[@kukumaku6975]

What about cement drywall? I've put in on my shower room. Did I screw up?

[@PenelopeErik-i5h]

Hi new here, starting to study and research. For casualties you know where I can get the big ones in Hawaii?. Cheers, thank you

[@jamesmacintyre1415]

1/4 inch work for ceilings with stipple? Or 1/2 inch better?

[@AJ-zg7sc]

I've never seen 54" come in any other length besides 12' and I work at a drywall supplier

[@ovogel2013]

You're forgetting half inch thin shield inside the shower really good product made by Georgia-Pacific that's better than that purple or blue board you were showing I put that in the shower where we're at that's what the code is with exterior screws

[@vincentlenci]

Hi Jeff have you tried Go Board yet available at big box now ? .."OH"!.....a Canadian cheers lol

[@vincentlenci]

I meant a NEW jersey "Cheers 🍻

[@Nelz_World]

Thank you a lot for all your videos. It's helped me with my new home for a lot of projects. I came across trusscore, a wall/ceiling panel made from pvc that seems like a more expensive upfront/material cost, but well worth in the long run. Seems like it was designed for garages, basements, warehouse, etc...if you are familiar with it, would you recommend it for a rental unit? Are there other materials similar to it?

[@eightfigs3508]

What's good about trusscore? I've never heard of it.

[@ThisIsNotAVideo]

What do you think of fiberglass-faced drywall (aka glass mat)? I'm thinking of using it tomorrow for my kitchen remodel. A little more expensive but no paper for mold to eat and I think it's approved as a tile backer even in wet locations like bathrooms - no need for cement backer board for the backsplash. My supplier is a local lumbar yard in San Mateo, CA. 5/8, 8ft DensArmor by Georgia Pacific.

[@navtektv]

I've always wondered why Americans so easily punched through their walls in anger in movies. Turns out their walls are made from basically cardboard.

[@nathanmohn4272]

Most interior walls in the US and CA are not structural and just for dividing rooms.