Black plasterboard

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I had a built in wooden shower seat taken out of my shower. There was a bad smell and now the seat has gone the smell is worse and the existing plasterboard is dark brown and bits of mould. Should the plasterboard be replaced before retiring.

Grzegorz · Answer

All rotten plasterboard shuld be removed all area cleaned with soap and water any rotten wood need to repleced

Andy · Answer

Yes definitely . Plasterboard is not an expensive thing. It should be changed definitely . Living old plasterboard means more trouble in a few months time

Dimitris · Answer

All moulded plasterboard or wood should be removed. In practice it's easier and cheaper in the long term to remove and renew the whole section before made waterproof and finished with the appropriate surface (tile or panel etc)...if only a small part is cut out and renewed then

Radoslaw · Answer

If plasterboard is damaged by damp then definitely need replacement and probably some more work need to be done to make sure all is wright

Paul · Answer

yes rip out all damp start again or smell wil remain

Stewart · Answer

Yes and if possible I would use tile backer boards

Ashley · Answer

You may want to consider having the issue assessed for potential leaks.
The shower enclosure and nearby areas should be contained with 'tanking' solutions and aquaboard is used over standard plasterboard to stop damp/water ingress from spreading.

Stelios · Answer

first you need to check where the damp come from ,and then replace plaster board
and seal well all the way around

Thandiwe · Answer

Please ensure that the insulation is not wet and the studs as well dry  before the plaster boards are being placed back. then prime the walls before skimming. hope this helps

Regards Teddy

Jake · Answer

Definitely look at replacing especially considering the cost. you don't want to incur the time and expense of tiling and then in the future have to remove, reboard and then retile.

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