What is drywall?This is a layer of gypsum, which with the help of special equipment was sandwiched between two sheets of cardboard. At the same time, the cost of drywall sheets is very low compared to other materials for finishing work, and the composition is environmentally friendly. All this makes the choice of just such a material very attractive.
Drywall is used for finishing work indoors. Basically, it can be used to finish the ceiling or walls, creating the necessary multi-level construction.
There are two main types of drywall:
- moisture resistant, commonly used in the bathroom, toilet or in the kitchen;
- the usual used to create designs in rooms with low humidity (living room, bedroom, corridor), as well as in office space.
How to bend drywall?This issue worries many newbies. It is not very difficult, it is worth trying once. It is necessary with the help of a ruler to mark the line on the place where it is necessary to bend the drywall, cut through the cardboard with a stationery knife on one side, and tap the area on the other side, which will cause folding. The fold will be held on the second sheet of cardboard. This method helps to create structures without disturbing the integrity of the sheets.
Suspended drywall is the material for assemblyceiling. Naturally, he does not "hang" in the air. It is fixed frame method - using wooden beams or a metal profile, which is pre-fixed to the ceiling with dowels.
With this method you can createconstruction with several levels. This creates a rather complex pattern, which is illuminated by the backlight of the LEDs. The advantages are that installation is a straightforward matter; even a beginner can master it.
Another important factor in the installation of such structures is an increase in sound insulation. And also emphasizes the interior design of the room.
Among other things, with the help of suspended plasterboard, you can level the ceiling, which greatly simplifies this task, making it less expensive.
Drywall can be of different thickness - 9.5 mm and 12 mm, while they bend the same way, so that, knowing how to bend drywall 9 mm, you can bend and twelve millimeters.
The width of drywall sheets is standard - 1.2 meters, but the length can be different - 2 or 4 meters.
How to bend drywall when assembling the ceiling?Naturally, you should not do this after you have fixed a sheet of plasterboard on the ceiling. First, it is necessary to carry out all measurements, mark the fold lines and bend the sheet of drywall, and only then do the fixing. Of course, you will need help, because at the same time holding and fixing drywall is unrealistic.
Drywall Installation
First of all, before bending drywalland proceed to the assembly of any structures, it is necessary to determine the size of the object. It is necessary to calculate how many sheets you may need in order not to leave the work unfinished due to lack of material. And the extra sheet can always be used for additional construction.
Many newcomers do not take into account such a moment asthe presence in the design of lighting or additional items. Provided that the structure will be illuminated, it is necessary to take into account the additional distance for the necessary wiring. Therefore, the distance to the wall or ceiling should be at least 5-10 cm.
When leveling the curvature of the walls or ceiling, you must first find the most understated angle and carry out dimensions from it, this is the only way you can achieve complete correction of the defect in walls and ceilings.
It is recommended to use a hydro level for marking, it is better to use a water one, since the laser produces a small error.
