Making a partition of gypsum board using a profile or a beam

Today, drywall is very popular in construction. It is used for the construction of thick sound-proof walls, light and thin partitions, some decorative elements of the interior. Its use, as a facing material, is due to the ease of working with it. It can be easily processed by any tools. If necessary, in its gypsum structure, it is possible to milled grooves or any shaped holes. Partitions made of plasterboard are light and very strong, which, of course, still depends on the correctness of the installation technology, the construction of the frame and the choice of materials.

Selection of the material for mounting the septum from the hypocarcone

Before starting to build gypsum plasterboard walls, you must select the material. First of all, it is necessary to determine the purpose of the structure, its location and the conditions of use:

1. If the partition is installed in a room in which a constant moisture of at least 70% is present, then a moisture resistant drywall should be used. To distinguish it from the usual, it is enough to look at the color of the cardboard. Moisture-resistant plasterboard has a green outer layer of paper. And this, perhaps, is the only sign on which you can outwardly recognize or see the difference. But, Knauf claims that its structure is impregnated with special concentrates, and this gives resistance to humid environments. Its hygroscopic ability is lost. But the partition of the drywall of this type in a damp room will stand for a long time and will not change its parameters. Such sheets are marked with GKLV.Also it should be noted the important property of moisture-resistant sheets is the resistance, and, more precisely, the inability to form fungi and mold on them as a result of the action of moisture. This manufacturer was able to achieve by impregnating sheets with antiseptic preparations, and water resistance is impregnated and moisture-proof compounds. Also a significant difference between GKLV and conventional is the greater weight and the final cost.
   

   Types of gypsum plasterboard

2. If the plasterboard partition with its own hands is installed not only in a damp but also fire hazardous environment, for example, in the kitchen, then GKLO should be used. These sheets of drywall are impregnated with compounds that prevent combustion. The main difference from conventional and moisture resistant is the external sign - the color of the cardboard, which is red. You can also see the differences in the cut in the color of the gypsum filler. Also, it differs in value, and will be more expensive both conventional and moisture resistant.
3. If it is necessary to design partitions of plasterboard with their own hands in a normal room with normal conditions - humidity not more than 70% and temperature not exceeding 30 and not lower than 50, then conventional GKL sheets can be used. They have the main difference from others in color, they are covered with gray cardboard. These sheets are not impregnated with any moisture-proof and fire-resistant compounds, so its cost is the lowest. It is widely used in hallways, living rooms, bedrooms and other premises. It is treated equally well, so if the conditions are normal, there are no sources of moisture and fire, then it is not worth paying more only because of the stability properties. If you buy this sheet, you will save up to 30%.

Sheets are available in several thickness types: 6.5 mm, 9 mm and 12.5 mm. In this case, the first size corresponds to materials with increased flexibility. It has fiberglass inside, which keeps the gypsum when wet. After all, to bend into the arc, it must be saturated with moisture. The second type is used for ceilings, so choose the third size 12.5 mm. The length can be 2,5 and 4,8 m, on sale basically only the first variant is present. If a large-sized gypsum board is required, the sheets can be ordered from the manufacturer on individual orders.

Selection of the material for mounting the

frame. To make a partition of gypsum board, it is also necessary to solve the issue with the frame material. It can be made of metal or wood. Solving this problem, it is necessary to take into account some factors:

• humidity of environment;
• temperature mode;
• load.

If there is a frequent change in humidity in the room, the use of a wooden frame will lead to a constant movement. Due to the frequent swelling and drying of the wood, the shaplet is simply crumbled from the joints of the sheets of the GKL.And then the made gipsokartonnye partitions with their own hands will become worthless. They will have to be demolished and rebuilt from the metal profile.

The same will happen in rooms with high temperatures and wood partitions. If the installation of the plasterboard partitions was carried out with undersized beams, after their drying in the construction there will be irreversible changes: the sheets can move or part, twist or even crack. In addition, wood is prone to cracking, which is also very undesirable when constructing a septum of HC1.

Interior partitions of independent vision, the frame of which is made of a wooden beam, are less durable for deformation and stretching. In both cases, cracking can occur in the places of twisting with self-tapping screws, which will render the entire structure unusable.

So, why do some choose the installation of plasterboard partitions with a wooden frame? The answer to this question is quite simple and consists only in the price and availability of the material. But, given the trouble with it, yet, the price index can not break the comparative bar in the direction of the tree. In addition, before installation, the bars must be well treated with antiseptic compounds, which at a cost will result in a metal profile for partitions.

Advantages of the metal profile as a framework for the partition

Interior partitions made of gypsum board with a frame made of metal profile have all the necessary properties for a long-lasting and unchanging existence throughout the entire service life of the entire building. Galvanized metal does not rust from moisture, unless you take into account the connection and piercing by the cutter. The metal profile does not burn, but in the event of a fire, it will still have to do the partition again and this is inevitable. The metal structure will not crack and break down over time. In addition, the profile can be made of the most difficult partition, which can be made independently. The metal is easily processed, and a cutter can be used for joining, and, if necessary, the material can be bent into any shape.

The width of the profile can be any of the existing set: 50, 75 and 100 mm. It depends on the purpose of the partition and its technical characteristics.

If any communications are to be built in the partition, it is necessary to use a profile with special grooves. This eliminates the need to make holes yourself.

Rivets, cutter or screws?

What profile to use for partitions of plasterboard, we have already found out. It remains to answer other questions.

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How to make a partition of drywall, and how to connect the profiles together? These questions are next in the list, so first we'll figure out how to better connect the profile.

Today, there are three types of metal profile joints used:

1. self-tapping screws;
2. rivets;
3. cutter, punching with bending.

The first two methods are the most common, in order to perform the installation of partitions, although it is much more complicated than the latter. First, you need hardware: screws, screws and stuff. Secondly, you need an additional tool - a screwdriver, because you can not twist your hands. And for fastening in the second way, you need, respectively, a drill, rivets and a rivet. All this requires additional expenses. Solving these problems can not be such a simple tool as a prosector. It pierces the hole and bends its edges in different directions. Thus, a sufficiently reliable connection is obtained.

Alternative in choosing the method of mounting the frame

The best option is a mixed mount, that is, all facial connections must be carried out with the help of a cutter. And the hidden and most important, in terms of loads, screws or rivets. What is the advantage of the cutter when used on the front of the structure? And the answer is quite simple, and it is hidden in the absence of protruding elements, such as the screws of self-tapping screws or rivets. The combined installation method helps to answer the question: "How to make a drywall partition qualitatively and that the plane was perfectly flat?"

Plasterboard partitions with a metal frame

The arrangement of partitions with a metal frame is quite simple. But for a qualitative final result, it is necessary to follow certain rules and take into account all the nuances during the installation.

In the following figure, you can see the device of partitions from gypsum board, it can be divided into the following elements:

1. A framework consisting of guides and racks.
2. Sheathing, can be multi-layered depending on the purpose of the partition.
3. Insulation or sound insulator.

Also, the partition can contain parts of the communications hidden inside it. What, by the way, are the advantages of gypsum board constructions.

Partitioning technology

When interior partitions made of plasterboard are made by one's own hands, the following instruction should be followed:

First of all, it is necessary to clear the place where the partitioning will be carried out. Old wall elements, rotten wood, falling rocks - everything should be removed. The surface should be leveled if necessary: ​​the floor is covered with a screed, the walls are plastered at least with more.

1. After the base is ready, you can start marking. Gypsum cardboard septum with its own hands, executed correctly, does not press on the eye with curvature and slanting. To achieve this, you should do everything as accurately as possible. Here the main tools are: a long level;plumb bob;routing cord. Ideally, of course, you can apply the laser level. But the installation of partitions from plasterboard in this way will be very expensive, so you can do with less. So, we mark on the floor the middle line of the partition. This will be the middle of the guiding profile. Markings with a level or plumb line are transferred to the ceiling and walls. Previously, on the floor, the place of the future finding of the doors is marked.
2. Next, to build the gcl septum it is necessary to screw the guide profile to the floor, walls and ceiling. In this case, if the floor is often moist, then the metal should be insulated with a special tape. Fastening of a profile is carried out with an interval not less often 25-30 see. It depends on gravity and the load applied to a wall.
3. The rack profile is installed vertically. This can be checked with the help of a level. The step of installing the racks should be done no more than 60 cm. Why this distance? Because the standard width of the sheet is 120 cm, and the mineral wadding plate is 610 mm, which indicates its firm fixation in the structure. The sections of the rack section are made with a small margin of 2 cm along the length in the opposite direction. This is necessary so that it easily enters both guide profiles, and there is still room for fixing it.
4. In order for the interior wall of gypsum board to become strong with their own hands and when the doors were opened, there was no vibration throughout the structure, it is necessary to install an additional rack profile for them. It is installed next to the main one. And to increase the strength inside it should be placed a wooden bar. The door box must be calculated at the stage of erection of the structure, this will eliminate the nuances that may arise in the future.
   

   Additional stand for door opening

The guide profile is also used to create jumpers or shelves that hold adjacent racks. It must be strictly in a horizontal arrangement.

Sheathing of

The interior partition of gypsum board should be strong, therefore when covering the GKL structure on one rack profile there should not be more than one joint. Gypsum board must be staggered with 50% overlapping adjacent sheet.

Also it is necessary to remember about the need to shift the joint of sheets closer to the edge above the doors. This is also one of the nuances that must be envisaged even at the stage of creating a structure from the metal profile.

If the profile for gypsum board was fastened with a cutter, the surface always remains flat and smooth. If self-tapping screws are used, because of their hats, when the cord is tensioned, there will be deviations of several mm in the places where the sheets are fastened to the profile.

The step of fixing the GCR to the profile should be no more than 50 cm with a sheet thickness of at least 12.5 mm. This is necessary to take into account when installing the partition of gypsum board with your own hands. With increased load on the wall, it should be reduced.

Installation of the plasterboard partitions ends with sealing of seams, which are covered with putty. Be sure to put the reinforcing tape from the stack with a window from 3 to 5 mm, and also, preliminary before the subsequent finishing, it is recommended to fix all the screws of the screws with which the sheets were fastened. To calculate the necessary material for the partition, use our online partition calculator.