How to make a partition of plasterboard with a door?

So, you asked the question: how to make a partition of plasterboard with a door at home? This is quite real! It is only necessary to exert effort and endurance in the manufacture. Partition of plasterboard in modern houses and apartments is quite common. This used to be the internal walls laid out of bricks, and now all the interior partitions are made of plasterboard. Let's consider all the features of such a process and how easy it is to realize by oneself.

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Pluses of applying GKL in the house re-planning:

• The gypsum board wall is practically inferior to the brick wall, as heat and noise insulation is laid between the sheets. In winter, such premises are well kept warm, and in the summer it is quite cool and comfortable.
• This is an excellent material that is easy to operate and allows you to create such a design yourself, without resorting to the help of specialists whose services are quite expensive.
• Gypsum boards have a smooth and flat surface, which will make the wall without any defects and distortions.
• Many people, having placed such a partition, visually separate the working area from the rest zone. This is a very profitable solution.

Important! Gypsum boards can be easily dismantled and reassembled. This is very convenient, because if suddenly something does not work out for you - it can be quickly remade without harm to the material. It is enough simply to remove, to swap, if necessary - to fit in size.

• The cost of gypsum boards and auxiliary materials is rather low. Almost everyone can afford this kind of finishing.
• This wall allows you to conduct wiring, water supply piping or even sewerage inside the structure itself. This is one of the most important advantages of the material.
• Drywall sheets can be cut quickly and easily. It can be modified, bent and shaped.
• Drywall is an environmentally friendly material.

Important! To create a septum, you can use different types of gypsum boards that have moisture-resistant, fire-resistant and insulated properties.

Cons of drywall

Having become acquainted with the advantages of drywall, it is necessary to understand its shortcomings. This is:

• Friability of the material. Unlike materials such as brick, concrete or wood, drywall can easily be deformed by scratches or other damages. This figure can be increased by adding an additional layer of skin.
• Low resistance to moisture. The material easily collapses under the influence of water, if you suddenly flooded neighbors.
• Low material load. On gypsum board it is not recommended to place side shelves or hanging cabinets. The gypsum board can withstand up to 70 kg per running meter, and the material itself - not more than 15 kg.

Important! Despite some drawbacks of drywall, with the proper creation of partitions and their correct operation, this material can be inexpensively improved the interior of the apartment, giving it comfort, increasing functionality. Installation of a partition of gypsum cardboard with a door with observance of correct technique of work will pass successfully and will not take much time.

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Partition of plasterboard with own hands with the door - the preparatory stage

So, we are moving to the direct assembly of partitions from plasterboard in the home. It consists of such preparatory stages:

1. Selection of the location of this structure.
2. Procurement of the required materials.

Important! In order to mark the floor and walls, we recommend using a cord, a simple pencil or a plumb line. In this case, the floor will have guide profiles that will form the basis of this partition.

Correctly locate the door

Do not forget that since we will install the door, it is necessary to lay the profile up to the doorway. The door frame can be placed in different ways:

• in the center of the partition;
• from the wall;
• at the window.

Everything at your discretion and flight of fantasy.

Important! The opening itself in the construction should be slightly larger than the box itself. These delicate moments are necessary for proper installation.

Tools for working

Before making a partition of plasterboard with a door, it is necessary to prepare all necessary materials and tools. For work we will need:

• Metal profile.
• Drywall.
• Insulation.
• Material for insulation.
• Bulgarian or scissors for metal. Screwdriver or drill.
• Rotary hammer.
• Building level.
• Mounting thread.
• Vertical plumb line.
• Jigsaw or construction knife.
• Dowels-nails.
• Screws for metal and plasterboard.
• Roulette.
• Nylon cord.
• Simple pencil.

Important! During the work we need a ladder that can be adjusted. To work with a metal profile, personal protective equipment such as glasses, a mask, dense gloves and a respirator must be used.

We have got a fairly small list of all materials for the production of a partition from gypsum board. But believe me, it will be much cheaper than hiring builders to implement your idea. About how to build a partition of gypsum board, we'll talk further.

Important! Buying everything necessary, we advise you to purchase such materials as reinforcing tape, primer for gypsum board and finishing putty. They hide the joints between the sheets and disguise the screwed screws of the screws, which is important for the aesthetic final result of the work.

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Further work plan for

It is quite possible to make a drywall and a metal frame yourself, but sometimes there may be difficulties when installing the door. If all instructions and recommendations are followed in the correct order, then you can avoid such unpleasant moments.

In order to start the production of a partition of plasterboard with a built-in door, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the main stages of work:

1. Installation of plasterboard and metal profiles.
2. Forming a partition to give maximum strength to the structure.

Profile system:

• The plasterboard partition includes a rack profile, which should be located not only at the door frame, but also along the entire perimeter of the structure.
• The profile is mounted in the most usual way - with the help of self-tapping screws, it is additionally reinforced with a beam, which is fixed vertically. Due to this, the frame will be in the shape of the letter P, thus providing stability and a long service life.
• A jumper must be installed above the door, which will be the upper base of the door frame.

Door in the plasterboard partition

Let's talk about how to build a drywall wall with the door yourself:

• First we collect the door box. In the modern market there is a huge selection of models. You can, for example, stay on the canvas with an imitation of natural wood or stone.
• We leave a gap of a few millimeters between the door frame.

Important! During the installation of the door frame, make sure that it is not wetted, since after the final installation it may dry up, or vice versa, swell. It all depends on the quality of the material selected, but reinsurance will not hurt anyone.

• Mount the assembled box and cut the hinges.

Important! Such work requires special care and accuracy. Therefore, if you are not confident in your own abilities, then it's better to entrust such a thing to a professional with more experience.

• After installing the door leaf, align the door with the help of pre-prepared wedges.
• Further we fasten the door with the help of anchors, which firmly fix the door frame to the profiles, thereby strengthening the strength of the structure in the opening.
• The gypsum board gaps that are located between the profile and the door frame are filled with mounting foam.

Important! Do not forget that the mounting foam must dry up after drying. Therefore, do not fill the openings too much, so as not to overdo it. Otherwise, this can lead to a skewing of the door frame. This can be eliminated by installing the spacer in the box itself before filling the opening itself with a mounting foam.

• While the foam dries, meanwhile we prepare our door. Install the hinges, the lock and the door handle. We mount the accessories with a screwdriver and self-tapping screws for woodwork. We put the hinges with an indent from the very edge of the door about 20 cm.

Important! The level of the hinges on the door should be equal to the level on the door frame.

• The door is installed after two to three days, since the foam in the door frame should become completely solid. We check for evenness of the arrangement with the construction level.
• After installing the door leaf, we make the finish of the opening with the platbands. Usually they are sold complete with a door and are fastened to small nails with a length of no more than 20 cm.
• If the mounting foam acts as a boundary, then carefully cut it with a stationery knife.

Important! If you suddenly dirty drywall during the work, do not get upset. Its surface can be quickly cleaned using a sponge with soapy water.

Many more often choose drywall for installing interior walls or additional partitions in their apartment. This is very convenient and aesthetic: one half of the room is necessary for work, and the other is for sleeping and resting with relatives and close people. Nobody interferes with each other, everyone is engaged in his own business. Such designs can be painted, wallpapered or zadekorirovat at its discretion. Everything depends on your desire and diligence. It is necessary only to want, and you necessarily will succeed!