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  "name": "Can I tile directly over bathroom drywall?",
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      "name": "Can I tile directly over bathroom drywall?",
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        "text": "You can tile directly over certain types of drywall in a bathroom, but it is generally not recommended for areas that will experience direct water exposure, such as inside a shower or around a tub. For these high-moisture zones, cement board or a similar waterproof backer board is essential to prevent moisture absorption, mold growth, and tile failure. Standard moisture-resistant drywall (green board) can be used for tiling on walls away from direct water, but a waterproofing membrane is still a good practice.",
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        "description": "You can tile over some drywall, but it's not recommended for direct water exposure. Cement board is essential for showers, and a waterproofing membrane is advised."
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  "description": "You can tile over some drywall, but it's not recommended for direct water exposure. Cement board is essential for showers, and a waterproofing membrane is advis"
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