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
Thank you for posting this. At my stucco repair place, we have a difficult time convincing people of this.
ReplyDeleteIsn't Sheetrock simply a brand of drywall?
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ReplyDeleteYes, Thank you for a clear cut difference! We are drywall repair contractors and get this question all the time!
ReplyDeleteKnowledgable! To be a drywall installer is a job, that requires decent experience and of course resources. This is informative for most clients and DIYers, being a drywall contractor, this topic comes up all the time. Good read!
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing this! It's very insightful and oftentimes homeowners don't know the difference or similarities. Great post again and good luck!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this important information. We'll have to keep these tips in mind when communicating with employees and contractors in our drywall repair business
ReplyDeleteGreat post! So happy to have come across this article explaining the difference between the two. I recently started minor drywall services and have been a bit confused on the difference myself. Thanks for taking the time to write this and explain the difference.
ReplyDeleteThis article is perfect! Our drywall company constantly gets asked what the difference is between the two. This post is informative and concise, great work!
ReplyDeleteThe difference between the two is unmistakable once you know. Great post to show the differences between the two. We do all types of home renovations and we think this article is fantastic.
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