http://www.bobvila.com/BBS/drywall_rot_in_bathroom_behind_tile-Paint_Paper_and_Plaster-1-F5576.html
The link here contains photos showing exactly what I have seen four times where tile was applied over greenboard in a shower application. I was the one called to rebuild things. I have also seen the same with plain drywall.
I am a professional remodelor with 35 years of experience. There was a time when I installed tile over greenboard, but I learned better - a long time ago. I am trying to help others profit from my experience. If you want to continue to insist that greenboard is acceptable, be my guest, but that does not make it so.
Another point to clarify is you advice above that the joints should be taped and caoted with "mud" before tiling. Ordinary premixed drywall joint compound will disolve on its first exposure to water. It is important to use a mixed setting type compound such as Durabond which sets through a chemical reaction with the water in the mix rather than by dying in order to have a permanent water resistant "mud"
I am not pointing all this out so much to argue with you as to make sure others reading here have the correct information when they attempt to DIY their bathrooms.
'nuff said
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