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    Sep 18, 2015, 04:15 PM
    Do I use durock for the walls if I am going to tile from floor to ceiling
    I would like to tile my bathroom from floor to ceiling do I use durock for the walls or water proof sheet rock
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    Sep 18, 2015, 05:13 PM
    I would use backer board in the shower area, green board in all other places, including floors if over wood decking. .
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    Sep 19, 2015, 05:25 PM
    Meant to say, DUROCK on the floor, not green board.
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