Stud wall in bathroom

When installing new plasterboard in a bathroom with a stud wall does the plasterboard need to be fireproof?

Asked by Lainee on 29th Oct 2026
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"No, you would be better off with moisture board - the green one"
Answered on 29th Oct 2026 - Member since Mar 2026 - report
"No you don’t need a fireproof plasterboard ,you need the green one"
Answered on 29th Oct 2026 - Member since Oct 2024 - report
"There’s no requirement for it to be fire proof but I would be using moisture proof/ tile backing boards depending on what happening . Standard plaster board skimmed has a half hour fire rating"
Answered on 29th Oct 2026 - Member since Jul 2024 - report
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