How to fasten drywall

Plasterboard - is a versatile material that allows for a very short time completely transform living spaces.Thus investment will be minimal.Another unquestionable advantage - the almost complete absence of debris.However, like it is not everything, but the reason of negative feedback is simple - failure to comply with mounting technology.

Species drywall

great importance for the process of fixing the form of plasterboard.There are only three:

• waterproof (width 8-10 mm),
• wall (width 10-12 mm),
• ceiling (width 6-8 mm).

Moisture resistant drywall is the most expensive, so it is usually used only in the bathrooms.

Wall is the most common.The thickness of 10 mm is more than enough to provide a reliable and durable surface.However, more common commercially sheets with a thickness of 12 mm.

drywall ceiling, as the name implies, is used for everything ceilings.It not only is the easiest, but has a specific composition, which does not allow to use the material for other types of work.

After some distance attach drywall

answer to this question depends on this type of drywall.Of course, the smaller the distance between supports, the stronger will be the sheet, so the best option - sticking.Unfortunately, this method is not for ever, so you have to use a metal profile.

According to building regulations and practical recommendations of experts uses the following parameters:

• for wall plaster support bars installed no less than every 40 cm,
• for water-resistant - every 60 cm,
• ceiling - necessary profile to collect the net withcell no larger than 40x40 cm.

correctly set support is not enough.It is necessary to precisely mark the holes for screws.If you twist them too often, compromise the integrity of the sheet, it crumble and fall.Insufficient number of fasteners will lead to similar consequences.The recommended distance between the screws -. Every 20 cm At the same time, it should be noted that the distance from the edge of the sheet to the screw should be at least 0.5 cm, otherwise the edge crumble.

The drywall fastened to the profile

It is worth noting that all installation work should be carried out appropriate screw types.There are only two:

• screws for metal sheets,
• screws for plasterboard.

first kind of screws, also takes place in two varieties:

• metal-metal,
• metal tree.

Metal-to-metal is used to connect the two profiles.At the end of the screw has a special drill which allows easily interconnect elements.Dimensions - 3,5H9,5 mm.

Metal-wood, is used if the profile is attached to the wooden structure, the end of the screw sharp, it cuts through the metal with the effort, but tightly fixed in the wood.Dimensions - 3,8H11 mm.

usually made of galvanized steel, sometimes have phosphated coating.The first option is suitable for metal-to-metal, a second - for wood.

Any other mounting options do not provide a reliable connection materials and lead to the fact that the design quickly to shatter and crumble.

drywall screws for there are many varieties.The main distinguishing parameters:

• thickness,
• long.

In theory, involves fixing plasterboard on it shelves or other not very heavy external components, in practice, this is true only in relation to the paintings.In all other cases it is necessary vsverlivatsya in the bearing wall and install a standard wall plug.

therefore fit the screws of minimum size (they are the cheapest).To distinguish them is quite simple.They have a sharp end and a virtually flat very fine thread.This is necessary in order to eliminate the possibility of loosening and minimally destroy drywall.

Asked what screws to fix the drywall should be noted, however, that they should be covered by coating phosphated (black).First, it reduces friction (Slotting drywall seam does not disrupt the structure of the gypsum), and secondly, fully protects against corrosion.

which side to mount drywall

urgency to the question of how to apply drywall to the side surface.To answer it, you must understand the standard sheet device.It consists of:

• the back of the paper,
• gypsum layer,
• the front of the paper.

Rear cardboard paper has color, in addition, it contains the factory markings.It is this side and apply plaster to the wall.The front part is usually white (in the case of moisture-proof gypsum board, the green).

«Face" is distinguished not only by color, but also in texture.Used more durable high quality paper.In production, it is glued in two stages.First, the inner layer, which aligns all the most bumps and bumps, and then the outside.As a result, it turns out perfectly flat surface.

From a chemical point of view, the "face" contains in its composition a greater percentage of pulp, respectively, it has a high adhesion (reduced consumption of primer, paint or glue to the wallpaper, while providing high quality connections).

These circumstances explain the feasibility of the correct placement of the drywall sheets.In addition to purely civil nuances there is the aesthetic factor.If you put the sheets inside out, the marking will be absorbed into the paint or glue and tread on the walls.This process will not happen immediately, but sooner or later manifest itself.In physics this is called diffusion and involves the penetration of molecules and atoms of one substance to another, similar to it in structure.

How to fix drywall

From theory to practice turn.installation process consists of the following stages:

• removal of sizes and making a drawing,
• assembly frame,
• installation of insulation or soundproofing,
• installation of drywall.

Before you get started you need to remove exactly the dimensions and draw a plan.When it comes to fixing plaster on the walls, then on the plan you want to display only the frame.It is important that the support strip has been positioned at each corner.The distance between the intermediate supports should be the same, and it is desirable that they do not have to plaster the edges.In fact it is the most time-consuming process.

the case of a construction of plasterboard, the dimensions are taken about the same way.At the same time, graphical representation allows to make certain amendments and will demonstrate how well the object fits into the room.

next step - assembling the frame.First established guides - a "U" shaped a profile, which is fastened top and bottom of the wall or on the ceiling around the perimeter (if it is only on the ceiling).The guide not only set a vector for the installation support section, but also serve as beacons.It is important to set them perfectly straight.If the profile between the wall and the gap is formed, then it is necessary to insert a thick cardboard or wood (depending on the size of the gap).Unlike most frame rails are fastened with dowels at a distance of no more than 30 cm apart.After installation, the guide frame itself is mounted, all the initial data indicated in the drawing.

If gypsum is mounted on the wall, it is necessary to use insulation.For this purpose rockwool optimally suited.A more robust economy of heat will provide foam.Styrofoam and other heaters are not suitable.

for detached structures do not need insulation, but it is necessary to fill the void.First, to suppress noise, and secondly to the various parasites not start.In a private house better to use glass wool, the apartments will be quite normal wool.In both cases it is important not to leave voids.

final stage - installation of drywall.The procedure has its own nuances that need to be considered in more detail.

How to fix drywall to the wall

Easier, faster and more reliable gluing gypsum sheet directly to the bearing surface.However, if the metal framework is still needed, the plaster fixation should be performed using the following guidelines:

• for screwing screws use a quality screwdriver,
• install medium rotation mode,
• when screwing much pressure on the screw so that it came from the first time.

In addition to these simple rules, there are a few tips on how to better implement the installation of drywall:

• first set lower corner sheet,
• it is secured by one screw,
• then check the level and the cross fixed the second self-tapping,
• further sheet is crimped around the perimeter,
• only then begin to fasten the sheet to the supporting strips,
• procedure is performed sequentially, moving from one to the other strips.

This sequence, first of all, allows you to perform the work themselves, and secondly provides the most secure fit and keeps the level.

How to fix drywall to the ceiling

Basic tips are the same as in the case of fastening the drywall on the wall.However, there are also features.The first of these is the size and weight of gypsum.Hold the sheet and at the same time to carry out the fixation of one person is difficult.Seductive idea to cut the whole cloth into small pieces immediately should fold, because the more stitches, the less will be the beautiful ceiling.And if it is assembled from very small crop, the mandatory need to putty.

Therefore, before installation of the ceiling of plasterboard immediately need to find a mate.To work he needed a long mop or a homemade analog.With this tool, the assistant will hold the sheet while you'll fasten it to the profile.This work suggests a fairly large power load, so the children and adolescents it can not be tolerated.

To list managed to raise the first time there is a small trick.First, the installer must climb a forest, an assistant hands him one end of the sheet, and the second begins to raise.Once between the pier and the plaster will get a mop, it is necessary to insert.Then, the sheet rising to the ceiling.Task assistant mop set as close as possible to the center of the plaster cloth.

important to understand that the installer also holds the sheet, it is minimal load, but with one hand constantly need to hold.Therefore, the screws need to take immediately and in sufficient quantity.The same applies to the instrument.When attaching the sheet to the ceiling fixing screws is carried out linearly from the edge that keeps the installer, to the edge on which the assistant.After half of the sheet is fixed to keep it no longer needed the mop fabric is urged only to make it easier to screw in the screws.

Often, when using a drywall ceiling to create a multi-level arrangement of the structure.If it is a square, then it is clear that going to a few simple scaffolds.So let's talk about how to create a semi-circular and circular shapes.

First of metal sheets cut semicircular frame.To this end, the side faces of the profile incised at a distance of every 5-7 cm and bent at a right angle.Then the necessary width is cut and soaked strip of gypsum in water.To get wet gypsum became quite suitable for bending 30 minutes (warm water).

Bending the bar should be gradually and carefully, after giving it the desired shape, it is necessary to wait until it is completely dry (at least 12 hours).Then we use the standard installation procedure.More clearly demonstrate how to fasten drywall, video from the article.