John Q. Public II wrote:
Currently, there is the type of wallboard that has a plastic surface on
it. The walls are about 25 years old in this mobile home, and I want to
replace it with some sort of wallboard that is water proof, not too
expencive and easy to install.

I'm no carpenter and I don't have a lot of money. I do have time and a
willingness to do it right.

A friend told me there is a waterproof type of wallboard that can be
used. Can someone tell me about this stuff please?

What I have now has become warped from the years of use I guess. It's
buckled out like a bulge. Between it and the shower curtain, there is
only about 24 inches left.

There is concrete or cement board which can be used. They stock it
near the tile. It is more expense and trouble however and I don't
reccomend it if you are broke and inexperienced.

Just use ordinary wall board with a vapor barrier on both sides of the
insulation. Then put a few good coats of industrial enamel paint on
it. I did this in my crappy shower stall and it has lasted for years.
I used an oil-based high gloss enamel. It's not pretty but, that stuff
is waterproof, scrubbable and will bond to almost any surface, a real
problem fixer. Just remember the mineral spirits or paint thinner for
clean up.