There are drywall products on the market that have a chemically treated paper to reduce and prevent the growth of mold. Also, there is moisture resistant type of drywall available.
The drywall paper came off along with the wallpaper because the wallpaper adhesive was stronger than the bond between the drywall paper and the drywall itself.
Paper drywall tape is the same both sides.
Sometimes used for maintaining cleaner floor surfaces when installing drywall and drywall finishing. Also used over exterior tile to prevent silt from entering tile.
To fix a ceiling that was spackled with drywall mud instead of spackle you can use sand paper to scrub it. I don't understand why you have a problem with it. That's quite common. you normally just paint primer over it. Using sand paper to scrub it is going to be extremely dusty.
No, asbestos was not used in drywall. Drywall is typically made of gypsum and paper, not asbestos.
A drywall dimpler is a drill bit used to countersink a drywall screw to the proper depth without breaking the drywall paper.
Gyprock is made of gypsum plaster (made from calcium sulfate dihydrate) that has been pressed between two thick sheets of paper (sometimes made with fiberglass instead of paper to prevent mold growth), then kiln dried.
Yes, you can use Kilz over drywall. It is an undercoat, or primer.
If by top layer you mean the paper, then re-install drywall on that wall.
Common causes of torn drywall paper include impact damage, moisture exposure, and improper installation. Solutions for torn drywall paper include patching with joint compound, applying a new layer of drywall tape, and ensuring proper drying and sealing techniques are used during installation.
this is because before the surface is dry known as drywall the rocks are dried so when the rain falls the rocks dryness goes and so unwanted fungi appears green after being dry all the time The sheets of the drywall can be made from fiberglass instead of paper to prevent mold growth. Mold growth is common when using paper-based plasterboard that has been exposed to water due to plumbing leaks or floods.
drywall can actually be saturated at least twice without harm or loss of strength. it is a common pratice to wet drywall to hang a radius wall. When the drywall dries it accually becomes harder. If the paper peals off of the drywall it needs to be replaced, otherwise it can be patched.