new ceiling

[george765]

Hi,
I am soon to fit a new bathroom ceiling. What plasterboard should I use ?
I thought that a moisture resistent would a good idea until I found out they can't be skim plastered.
Advice please,
Thanks, george

 

[1john]

It can be skimmed but needs priming with a certain primer first, if your gonna skim it though why choose it over standard plaster board?

 

[george765]

that's pretty much what I'm asking... is it best to use a moisture resistant and prime first, or just stick with a normal plasterboard ?
What is being done in new builds nowadays ?

 

[kingandy2nd]

Can't comment about new builds, but moisture resistant plasterboard definitely can be skimmer - coat it with thistle bond-it before hand.

It's probably not necessary for a bathroom ceiling that is going to be skimmed, but steam rises so consider the ventilation in your room and how much usage the room will get - ie are the multiple women in the house that require 20 minutes showers each day, then the accumulated moisture might have an affect.

Given MR plasterboard isn't that much more expensive than standard stuff it might be worth a punt.

 

[george765]

thanks kingandy, really helpful answer.

 

[stevethespreader]

if the ceilings going to be skimmed just use normal plasterboard or your wasting your time and money, a tub of bond it is expensive @ over £40 a tub and your not going to see no real benifit if its skimmed

 

[george765]

yeah, I see your point, thanks
George