Many people ask what the
difference between Sheetrock and Drywall is.
Other than a couple of
chemicals that allow the Sheetrock formula to be patented, there is pretty much
no difference between Sheetrock and other drywall. Sheetrock is simply a brand
of drywall and has a registered trademark of the U.S. Either material can be
used for ceiling or wall construction. Drywall is not created all the same
because some drywall material can have different qualities. Drywall is a panel
made of gypsum plaster sandwiched between thick paper.
An old construction technique
was to use plaster and you will find that in older vintage homes. Plaster gives
a textured look whereas drywall gives a much smoother look.
These are just other names for Drywall:
Gypsum Board, Plasterboard, Gyprock, Wallboard
