Stupid question. What is the difference between blueboard and standard drywall besides the paper color? Is it the surface finish? I’ve always wanted to know.
Thanks.
Maybe someday I’ll know a little something.
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The blue stuff is a PVA bonding agent, basically a glue. It's for use with traditional water based setting plaster.
-- J.S.
OK, thanks-a follow-up question then. What if any are the advantages to using that over DW? Is skimcoating quicker than taping? Or just regional preference?
Edited for spelling.
Maybe someday I'll know a little something.
Edited 6/15/2006 3:21 pm ET by JJV
Real plaster is a harder, higher quality, more traditional surface. Definitely more expensive than tape and mud.
-- J.S.
It's somewhat more moisture resistant. Though certainly not waterproof.
Plaster is a better finish. It's more money though.