What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
drywall
Example
We need to install some drywall in the living room to cover up the exposed studs. [drywall: noun]
Example
He spent the weekend drywalling the basement after the flood damage. [drywalling: verb]
wallboard
Example
The contractor recommended using wallboard instead of drywall for the bathroom renovation. [wallboard: noun]
Example
She has experience in wallboarding and can help with the installation. [wallboarding: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Drywall is more commonly used than wallboard in everyday language and construction projects.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between drywall and wallboard?
Both drywall and wallboard are informal terms used in construction and home improvement projects. Neither is considered more formal than the other.
