How to make a partition of gypsum board?

A drywall partition is a great way to divide a room into separate zones or into several self-contained premises. This material is considered universal and, despite a relatively recent appearance on the market, has gained considerable popularity. Moreover, such a construction looks very attractive, and it is not difficult to erect it yourself. If everything is done correctly, the interior will look stylish and original. How to make a partition of gypsum board - we will discuss this in detail.

Important! There are many design options, but in any case, the basis of the design is a wooden or metal frame.

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Advantages and disadvantages of

Drywall used for partitioning has a number of advantages compared to other materials:

• Relatively small mass, which significantly reduces the complexity of construction work.
• Excellent load-bearing capacity, which makes it possible to fix on the newly built wall decor elements.
• If the partition is erected correctly, it, despite its lightness, provides good sound insulation.
• Special moisture resistant varieties of gipsokartonnyh sheets can block the space in rooms with high humidity - in the bathroom, bathroom.
• Gypsum plasterboard structures are convenient for laying in communications and engineering systems.
• With this material it is very easy to work, the configuration of the structure can be different. There is an opportunity to make the design of the room unusual and original.
• Affordable price.

Important! Of course, the finished wall will have to be covered with putty, but the amount of plastering is much less than, for example, with a brick wall.

Not devoid of drywall and some minuses:

• Comparative fragility.
• Instability to large amounts of water. If the neighbors on top of you flood, even the moisture resistant material will collapse.
• Impossibility of fixing on the wall of massive structures, such as hanging cabinets or heavy shelves.

Important! The partition, mounted on the frame, can withstand no more than 70 kg per 1 running meter."Endurance" gypsum board and even less - 15 kg.

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Preparatory stage

Before constructing a drywall partition, first consider its design, make drawings or at least sketches. No supercomplex calculations do not have to, but you need to think through the entire device to detail in advance:

• Using your own artistic abilities or a special computer program, make a drawing of the room on a scale.
• Draw a place where you plan to install a partition of gypsum board.
• If you have planned to build several partitions, then start making a drawing with the one to which the others are attached.
• Carry out a front figure indicating the supporting structures.

Important! Take into account that when the carcass is plastered with gypsum boards, their edges are attached to different profiles of the frame, which will allow evenly distributing the load throughout the frame.

The next stage will be the purchase of materials and preparation of the necessary set of tools that will be useful for you at work to make a partition of gypsum board yourself.

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Tools

You will need to use such tools:

• Accessories for marking - ruler, pencil, tape measure, building level.
• Scissors for metal or "Bulgarian" for cutting profiles.
• Construction knife.
• Jigsaw.
• Rotary hammer or impact drill.
• Electric screwdriver.

Materials required for partitioning:

• Profile. It is possible to use materials with a base width of 50, 75 and 100 mm.

Important! The higher the room, the wider the profile should be used. The same applies to the thickness of gypsum boards.

• Drywall - when selecting sheets, you must consider the type of room.
• Dowels.
• Self-tapping screws.
• Damper strip - as a gasket between the main floors and the metal profile.
• Corner profiles.

Important! It may also be necessary( if desired):

• corrugation for electrical cables;
• insulation material.

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How to assemble the frame?

First, using the drawing, make the layout of the room:

1. Lay the necessary distances along the walls, draw a line on the floor.
2. Using a plumb and level, make a marking of the ceiling.
3. Prepare the guide profiles.
4. Apply a sealing tape to one side and fix them to the markings on the ceiling and floor.
5. It is advisable to use dowels and screws for fixing profiles.

Important! Mount the rack sections from the wall. The first profile should be firmly attached to the wall surface.

Racks are mounted directly to the rails. To increase the soundproofing effect of the structure, before beginning the installation, cover the profiles with a band of sound absorbing material. The number of racks to be installed depends on the size and design of the partition.

Important! In order for the structure to be more stable, mount the ribs along its entire area.

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How to make a drywall partition with your own hands: skinning the

frame Before you begin to frame the frame, you need to properly cut the drywall according to the design of the inner wall:

1. Fix the plasterboard to the frame using self-tapping screws with an interval of 25 mm.
2. Move from one sheet to another, not forgetting to monitor the density of joints.
3. Also make sure that the edges of the sheets fit on the profile.

Important! The opening in the partition can be either a classical rectangular shape or a variety of configurations.

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How to make a drywall partition - additional recommendations:

• You can hide engineering networks and communications inside the partition. This can be both electrical wiring and water pipes. In this case, the laying of communications is carried out at the stage of installation of the frame.

Important! Experts recommend to lay electrical cables horizontally, in a special corrugation.

• At the stage of frame installation it is possible to carry out sound insulation and wall insulation. To do this, carefully place the insulating material between the racks. Be sure to fix it!

If all the work is done correctly and accurately, the plasterboard partition can not be distinguished in appearance from the usual bearing wall.