Moisture proof or ordinary plasterboard

[SJRSJR]

Help please!

I had anticipated using the green moisture proof plasterboard on the ceilings and areas in the bathroom that won’t have direct contact with water.

It’ll be part tiled and part painted. My plasterer is telling me it’s a waste of money and that all it needs is a skim coat and bathroom paint.

Above is a converted loft with rockwool in between. It’ll have an extractor fan and an opening window.

I’ve read opposing views, just wondered what you’d do in your own bathrooms. Thanks

 

[Wayners]

My bathroom has standard foil backed plasterboard.
I also have a loft conversion bedroom above which is great as I don't get any condensation on ceiling.
Ceiling is always warm.
You can use elements board as it can be tiled and plastered or use plasterboard.
As for moisture resistant board. I don't know. I've never fitted any

 

[foxhole]

Majority of homes have standard plasterboard in the ceilings.
Agree waste of money .

 

[SJRSJR]

Thanks. This is just the bathroom ceiling. I’ve figured out what to do in wet and tiled areas.

From what I’ve read the green board is now ‘best practice’ in damp areas. I know it can be left exposed and it will resist moisture. What I don’t get is whether a skim and coat of paint on ordinary board will do the same (providing there’s adequate ventilation).