Moisture-Resistant Plasterboard in Girona: The Ultimate Solution for Bathrooms and Kitchens
When planning a renovation in the most sensitive areas of a home in Girona, such as bathrooms and kitchens, a fundamental question arises: what material should be used to guarantee durability against condensation and steam? The professional and modern answer is moisture-resistant plasterboard.
As expert installers in Girona, we have seen how the use of moisture-resistant plasterboard has revolutionized renovations in these rooms. Far from the myths, this material is not only water-compatible, it is the technical solution specifically designed to thrive in these environments.
What Exactly is Moisture-Resistant Plasterboard or Green Plasterboard?
You have probably heard of it as green plasterboard. This distinctive color is not accidental; it is the industry code to identify moisture-resistant plasterboard panels. Technically, it is known as gypsum laminated board type H1, H2 or H3, which indicates its degree of water absorption.
Unlike the standard panel (gray), the green plasterboard panel incorporates silicone-based additives and fungicide compounds directly into its gypsum core. This gives it an extremely low water absorption capacity, making it the ideal material as plasterboard for moisture. The green plasterboard panel is, therefore, the initial barrier against the appearance of mold and deterioration in humid areas.
The Star Application: Plasterboard for Bathrooms
The use of plasterboard in the bathroom has become the quality standard in new construction and high-end renovations in Girona. The advantages are evident: it allows creating perfectly smooth surfaces, conceals all installations (pipes and electricity) and offers great insulation.
The False Ceiling: Plasterboard Bathroom Ceiling
This is perhaps its most widespread use. Installing a plasterboard bathroom ceiling is the cleanest and most effective way to lower the ceiling height, allowing comfortable installation of LED spotlights, concealing the air extractor and creating a space (plenum) where installations run without being visible. The use of moisture-resistant plasterboard here is mandatory to resist the steam generated.
Walls and Partitions: Even in the Shower?
This resolves one of the big doubts: the shower plasterboard. Yes, plasterboard for bathrooms can and should be used to form shower wall areas, but with a crucial professional nuance. The moisture-resistant bathroom plasterboard acts as the perfect support for tiling, but it is not the final waterproofing system.
As experts, on the green plasterboard we apply additional waterproofing systems (such as liquid membranes or specific sheets) before placing tiles. This creates a double protection system that guarantees zero leaks. The result is a perfectly leveled, durable and safe shower wall.
Renovations with Plasterboard for Kitchen
Just like in bathrooms, kitchens are high condensation areas. Steam when cooking, smoke and temperature changes require resistant materials.
Plasterboard for kitchen offers the same advantages. It is perfect for creating a plasterboard kitchen ceiling, allowing us to design lighting to our taste, cleanly integrate the extractor hood and conceal its ducts. In addition, if we use panels with fire-resistant properties (pink color) in the cooking area, we add an extra safety bonus against fire.
Does It Make Sense to Use Plasterboard on Walls with Moisture?
This is a very common query in Girona, especially in older homes. We see a wall with mold or peeling and they ask us if installing plasterboard on walls with moisture will solve it.
The answer demands professional honesty:
Moisture from Condensation
If the problem is condensation (cold walls that "weep"), installing a liner (lining the wall) with moisture-resistant plasterboard and good thermal insulation inside (such as rock wool) is the perfect solution. The thermal bridge is eliminated, the wall will no longer be cold and condensation will disappear.
Moisture from Leakage or Capillarity
If the moisture comes from outside (a leak, or rises from the ground), plasterboard is not the solution. First you must repair the source of the moisture. Once repaired and the wall is dry, we can install green plasterboard for a perfect finish, but it should never be used to "cover" an active leak.
The Price: Is Moisture-Resistant Plasterboard Expensive?
We understand that budget is key. When searching for the price of moisture-resistant plasterboard panels, it is evident that the green plasterboard panel has a cost per square meter higher than the standard gray panel.
However, this material difference is minimal when valued in the context of a complete bathroom or kitchen renovation. The cost of labor, metal structures and joint treatment is very similar.
Investing in moisture-resistant plasterboard from the start is a savings. It avoids costly repairs in the medium term, prevents the appearance of mold and guarantees that the investment made in your bathroom or kitchen in Girona lasts decades. Using standard plasterboard in a bathroom to save a few euros is a mistake that will inevitably be very expensive in the future.
Your Trusted Installer in Girona
The success of a moisture-resistant plasterboard installation does not only depend on the green panel; it depends on flawless execution. This includes the use of moisture-resistant joint compounds, proper sealing of all perimeters and, as we have seen, the application of additional waterproofing systems in critical areas such as the shower.
If you are thinking of renovating your bathroom or kitchen in Girona, don't take risks. Contact us. We will advise you on the best technical solution, offer you a detailed quote and ensure that your project is executed with the highest quality standards, using the right materials to guarantee maximum durability.