Knauf Partition: Instructions for correct installation

Drywall is the most popular material for building partitions, decorative structures, niches in walls, openings, arches and much more. But all this requires a reliable supporting structure. They can be made from both wood and profile. Today, the Knauf partitions are very popular. It is a construction made of plasterboard, the frame of which is made exclusively of metal profile. At the same time, various nuances are observed, which can damage integrity and overall reliability.

Partition What is the Knauf technology?

Knauf gypsum board technology is primarily based on the use of high-quality and reliable materials:

• profiles;
• drywall;
• screws;
• prosector;
• putty, mesh and so on.

The advantage of the Knauf profile is that when the rackmount racks are connected to the guide, no irregularities or protrusions are formed on the wall surface. And this is an undoubted advantage, because it allows you to save money on finishing mixes.

The technology of installation of drywall Knauf involves the use of branded moisture resistant sheets. Materials from this manufacturer also have increased resistance to both mechanical factors and moisture. In the range of this type of products there are sheets of 5 sizes, which greatly speeds up the installation process. And as a heater and soundproofing only mineral wool is used.

Knauf fasteners and hardware are made of strong types of plastics, and metal products undergo anti-corrosion treatment.

The company produces a huge number of product names, so almost everything needs to be used from this brand.

What are the advantages of Knauf technology?

The main difference of Knauf products is high durability and excellent quality. Therefore, Knauf drywall installation technology should be performed at an appropriate level. Technology does not allow negligent attitude and poor-quality work. Starting to build partitions on this technology, one should adhere to all its principles:

1. Before fixing gipsokartonnyh sheets it is necessary to glue the outer part of the profile with thermo-insulating tape. This will prevent the possibility of dampness on the wall surface in case of freezing of the profile.
2. The step of fastening the guide profile and installing the rack must be no more than 60 cm if no loads are applied to the wall. If the wall will be hung furniture or equipment, then the number of racks and the step of fastening should be increased.
   

   Reinforced baffle

3. The technology of mounting partitions of gypsum cardboard knauf provides for the creation of walls with maximum strength, so to reinforce individual sections of the structure, a double profile( insert one into one with an overlap of 10% of its width) should be used.
4. The docking of long sections of profiles must be done in unison or in staggered order. This is necessary in order to exclude the possibility of vibrations and deformations of the finished structure. At the same time, the overlap must be at least 10 times its width.
5. To connect the profiles to each other using technology, a bending cutter or Knauf screw must be used.
6. When installing in the overlapping areas, the following should be used: the cutter, rivets or special screws of type LN9.

   GKL docking design with expansion compensation

7. It is strictly forbidden to connect gypsum boards over door or window openings strictly in the middle. This must be done closer to the edge. Such measures are designed to reduce the possibility of damage to the partition from the vibration created by the doors when opening and its weight.
8. Window and door frames must be attached to additional racking profiles, which must be installed next to the gap of 30-40 mm. It should be embedded in an aluminum profile of smaller dimensions with rubber gaskets. Similarly, there should be a gap between the sheets of plasterboard, which must be paved with a special Knauf compound.

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If the installation instructions for the Knauf plasterboard are fully complied with, the partition will be reliable and durable.

Partition types Knauf

According to the structural structure of the knauf, the partitions can be of several types depending on the number of casings:

• single-layered;
• with two-layer skin;
• with three-layer plating;
• with single-layer cladding from Knauf superlists of moisture resistant sheets on a single frame;
• with combined, on the one hand, and two-layer, on the other;
• with a three-layer cladding of moisture resistant sheets and intermediate steel sheets.

Also on Knauf technology, partitions are provided with channels for communication and ventilation. These include designs of C386.1 and C 386.2 grades.

The type of partition to be installed depends on the purpose of the room and the degree of its sound insulation.

Knauf partitions are also classified by frame type:

1. double;
2. single.

Single constructions are used in places where basic sound insulation is not required, and no additional load is applied to the walls. Double are used to create a solid and reliable wall, on which you can hang heavy furniture or some household appliances.

Construction of Knauf Partitions

Consider some gypsum plasterboard partitions of Knauf made using the following technology:

1. C-361 - partition, made on a single frame and trimmed with one layer of moisture-resistant gypsum plasterboard sheets Knauf. It is used on both sides of the brand moisture-resistant plasterboard thickness of 12.5 mm, and as a filler is mineral wool. The main element in such constructions are sheets with two-sided treatment with a water repellent. Weight of 1 m2 of the finished structure without finishing with mixtures is about 18 kg, which indicates sufficient lightness and the entire bulkhead as a whole.
   

   Double skeleton with two-layer plating

2. C-365 - a partition made on a double frame and sheathed in two layers on both sides with waterproof sheets of plasterboard. To increase sound insulation, the posts are glued from the inside with a special soundproof tape. As a filler, also acts as a mineral wool in 2-3 layers. This design guarantees the stiffness of the partition and high noise insulation. To find out how much material you need, the partition calculator will help you.

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