Drywall in the bathroom - increasingly common

Drywall is being used more and more often - to separate rooms, to put a walk-in closet in the bedroom or in the bathroom. But why exactly is drywall becoming more and more popular in the bathroom and how is it used correctly? We provide you with the answers to these questions here.

What is drywall?

At a Drywall it is a space-limiting construction. Walls, ceilings and floors are typical examples of drywall. The industrially standardized components are manufactured in advance and then assembled on site using clamps, screws or a plug-in assembly. The term has become established because no water-containing building materials such as mortar, plaster, clay or concrete are used in the processing of the elements. However, damp materials can be used for further treatment of the surface at certain locations.

Drywall is ideal for renovation work on existing properties, in order to rearrange rooms without extensive masonry work. The elements used are usually made up of gypsum plasterboard, mineral wool as insulating material and metal profiles as standwork.

How is drywall used in the bathroom?

A typical application of drywall in the bathroom is pre-wall installations to make water and waste water pipes invisible. The bathroom not only looks tidier, pre-wall installations usually only take up part of the room height and thus serve as additional storage space. Furthermore, pre-wall systems made of drywall make it possible to place toilets, showers and more in a different place than before.

A drywall in the bathroom meets a lot of moisture and bathroom fixtures on the walls add another heavy burden. However, special materials and techniques make drywall construction in the bathroom possible. When it comes to the substructure, it is more a question of the right construction and less of the material in order to provide the plasterboard with the necessary support. With the plasterboard, on the other hand, the right type is crucial: In a well-ventilated bathroom, standard boards can be sufficient, while impregnated plasterboard should be used in damper areas such as in the shower. A complete seal and the use of special drywall screws is also particularly important due to the potential risk of rusting.

Overall, the advantages of drywall construction in the bathroom outweigh: A more individual interior design is possible, pipes are invisible and more storage space is available. The biggest disadvantage is the low carrying capacity. A drywall in the bathroom is exposed to high loads due to tiles and heavy bathroom fittings. Fortunately, there are solutions to these problems: Naturofloor is a modern replacement for conventional, heavy tiles on drywall. Naturofloor is suitable for wet cells and is significantly lighter.

Conclusion

Drywall in the bathroom has its own advantages and disadvantages. The most important point in favor of its use is that the bathroom can be completely redesigned without much effort. Do you need help or advice? Then feel free to contact us, we will help you further.

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