Gypsum board or drywall, or half and half?

Started by xiwiwix on 5 February 2007. 6 replies.

Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 8144.

xiwiwix5 February 2007#1

I need to make two walls; room with in a room, and was wondering what I could do to make this better? Gypsum board or drywall, or half and half?

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sharward5 February 2007#2

Gypsum board = drywall, so I'm not sure what your question is. Also, I split this post off to a new thread, since it's really not a continuation of the thread on which it was originally posted. --Keith :mrgreen:

xiwiwix5 February 2007#3

I was wondering why I couldn't find any info the two. :D Is drywall, drywall, or is gypsum a different type?

tmix5 February 2007#4

same thing!

sharward6 February 2007#5

Let's further define terms... Gypsum wallboard is the product. The primary ingredient in the product is gypsum. It is often generically referred to as drywall. It appears our international friends often call it plasterboard or gyp rock. A popular brand name of the product is Sheetrock™. Hopefully that clears things up. :-) --Keith :mrgreen:

CaptainTaco6 February 2007#6

YAY for terms, actually cleared it up for me, and I knew what gypsum was before hand!

Ro6 February 2007#7

And don't forget about GB, which is just short for Gypsum Board ;)