Any Advantages for Vinyl Board in Bathroom

[JohnnyBMe]

Hi,

We are currently in the process of procuring contractor quotes for a bathroom reno project.

For the first time, someone has recommended we use vinyl board in the bathtub/shower area instead of greenboard or concrete board.

What is vinyl board and is it recommended in the bathroom?

Thanks.

[Drthorne]

was he referring to something like Denshield? this stuff is similar to drywall with a gypsum core and acrylic surface. Even though Denshield is easier to install, I always go with cement board

http://www.gp.com/build/product.aspx?pid=4684

[JohnnyBMe]

Hmm... possibly... others have mentioned denshield but I didn't realize it had that trait of having an acrylic heat cured coating. It didn't dawn on me that this is what he may be talking about. I will have to confirm with him.

But I asked him a name brand so that I can research it and he didn't know... and googling "vinyl board" wasn't very useful. Shouldn't he have known denseshield?