A profile is a rack made ofgalvanized cold rolled metal. With its help it is possible to construct a skeleton of any complexity. In the modern construction industry, vinyl and metal profiles for gypsum board are used. Dimensions and materials are suitable for all installation structures. Before you begin to work, you should know all kinds of profiles used in construction.
The guide (called UD) is set bythe entire perimeter of the room (if it is a ceiling) or on the floor, ceiling and parallel walls (if it is a wall). It is used to create the plane of the future framework. The profile of the guide for plasterboard, the dimensions of which are very convenient in design designs, can be of different quality. The strength depends on the thickness of the material being manufactured. On the ceilings, thicker steel is used. The product of thin metal is used for wall covering.
The carrier (denoted by SD) is a reference profileunder gypsum cardboard. Its dimensions (thickness and length) are different, as in the guides. The thinner the steel, the greater the number of fasteners installed. Designed for the final completion of the design. Is responsible for the reliability and rigidity of the frame. It takes on all the load, so it should be made of good galvanized material. Mounted by inserting into the guide (UD). It is calculated so that the extreme sheet of gypsum board ends in the middle of the profile. The main criteria for selection are the width and height of the partition. It is screwed from each edge with small self-tapping screws ("fleas").
In addition to the two basic, other types of profiles for drywall are used. Their dimensions are very similar, but the functions differ from each other:
Profiles for gypsum board, the sizes of which aredifferent, suitable for any user needs. To qualitatively complete the installation of structures, it is worth using vinyl profiles, the surface of which is easily processed. They are designed for end, outside corners and non-standard walls. Protect from moisture, give perfection to the edges and connect the structure with window blocks and doors. There are several of them:
For each design idea, you can choose the right profile for drywall. Dimensions are designed so that when mounting the structure, many unnecessary pieces are not thrown out.
profile | length, mm | width, mm | Thickness, mm |
UD 27 | 2500, 3000, 4000 | 27 | 0,37 |
UD 50 | 2500, 3000, 4000 | 50 | 0,42 |
With the help of a large assortment of different dimensions, it is possible to choose the width and length of the element.
profile | length, mm | Thickness, mm | the size, mm |
LED 60 | 3000, 4000 | 0,42 | 60x25 |
SV 50 | 3000, 4000 | 0,42 | 50х50 |
SV 75 | 3000, 4000 | 0,42 | 50х75 |
SV 100 | 3000, 4000 | 0,42 | 50x100 |
Sometimes builders are faced with problems whenfasten profiles for drywall. Their dimensions may be smaller than the required design. Therefore, it is necessary to use additional fasteners.
When working with a profile, you should have some tools:
An important factor is the correct erection andfastening of the structure. First, the upholstery cord beats off the level: for the top - horizontal, and for the walls - vertical. Guides are exposed and attached to the wall using a dowel-nail (size 6x40 mm or 6x60 mm).
The carrier is mounted in the UD.Then the profiles for the plasterboard are horizontally distributed. The dimensions of the step are 40 cm, but it should be taken into account that the joint of the sheet must be in the middle of the rail. To the ceiling along the vertical lines in the form of the letter "P" reinforced suspension brackets are fixed with dowels "beech". The horizontal metal bars of the LED are leveled and attached to the plates with the help of "fleas".
After the completion of all work on the structure of the frame, sheets are screwed onto the profiles for gypsum board. Dimensions of self-tapping screws for metal, with which the material is fixed, is 25 mm or 35 mm. The step size is 15 cm.