Hey, i'm in the middle of my garage build and am getting some conflicting info on drywall. I plan to have a hose bib in my garage so i can hook up my hose and wash my car in the garage. I originally told my contractor I wanted green board since there was a chance it could get kind of wet. What ended up getting ordered was American Gypsum Firebloc x 5/8 board. When I questioned this he said they don't make green board in 5/8 and didn't think that the green board would be much better for possibly getting wet. My question is, is this true? If i have a good liquid vinyl paint will I be okay? Are there any other products I should be looking at?
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Drywall Help
- Thread starter jw3571
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contractor is right about 5/8" not available in green.
Be sure to keep the drywall up from the floor so water can't wick up . be careful not to get too much water on to the drywall, look at ceramic tile or something 3 or 4 ' up for better water protection.
Be sure to keep the drywall up from the floor so water can't wick up . be careful not to get too much water on to the drywall, look at ceramic tile or something 3 or 4 ' up for better water protection.
tadder52
Active member
Get that plastic sheeting they put up at gas station restrooms for the wall panel around the bib.
+1 But even this will take on water at some point.
JCfreak
Well-known member
Look for FRP at lowes/HD. It's the bathroom material. Make sure you caulk around faucet and put a trim ring on it if possible.
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Cyberbear
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Washing you automobile inside is a good idea, but dealing with the water over spray will need to be dealt with. Since you have not mentioned how many times a week you plan on washing the car, I'm thinking not so often as to spend the time and money for industrial water protection.
Perhaps something simple such as Thompson's Water Seal before painting the drywall, and then some cheap tarps from HF, to be hung on hooks or rolled up/down as needed. Might be worth a try.
Perhaps something simple such as Thompson's Water Seal before painting the drywall, and then some cheap tarps from HF, to be hung on hooks or rolled up/down as needed. Might be worth a try.
K'ledgeBldr
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The only reason you would need 5/8-X drywall is, the garage is attached. Or, if detached there is living space above. Otherwise any 1/2" would have been fine. As for the water issue, yes green board would help. Along with a couple of coats of oil-based enamel paint.
Or use FRP for more protection- but don't use it alone with bare drywall. If moisture gets behind it it's mold city!
Or use FRP for more protection- but don't use it alone with bare drywall. If moisture gets behind it it's mold city!
If you plan on washing a car in your garage you don't want drywall. Green board might be a little more resistant to moisture but that doesn't mean you can soak it with water. Look at the indoor car washing places, what are they made of? Plastic walls.
Do you have a huge garage build going where you won't get much over spray?
Do you have as spot to wash it outside?
Do you have a huge garage build going where you won't get much over spray?
Do you have as spot to wash it outside?
Thanks for the super quick replies. I have places to wash it outside, but i'm mostly talking about. The most i'd be washing would be once a week. I'm also concerned about how it will look which is i'd rather stay away from FRP or cloths that come down. When I say wash the car, i'm not talking about a pressure sprayer, I'd just have a hose to rinse it off and wash it. It shouldn't be a ton of overspray.
farphle
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I wouldn't use green board in a tiled shower much less a garage where I wanted to wash a car. Look at using Durock, coated with Redgard, then FRP over that if you are set on using a hose.
I use Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine. All I need is two buckets, a wash mit, and drying towels. No hose, no mess, and MUCH faster.
I use Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine. All I need is two buckets, a wash mit, and drying towels. No hose, no mess, and MUCH faster.