In order to redeem the room, it is not necessary to construct walls of brick or foam blocks. You can use a much easier material - plasterboard. In favor of this choice - the characteristics and features of the application of this material. The material of this article on how to make a partition from plasterboard with your own hands.

Interior partitions from plasterboard. Pros and cons of plasterboard

To make the right decision, it is necessary to assess the advantages and disadvantages of the plasterboard partition:

• with their own hands, such a design can be constructed in a short time;
• low weight, thanks to which the material can be delivered to the place of work and install alone;
• fireproof: Gypsum does not burn and does not support combustion;
• there is no need to build a foundation: a partition from drywall (GLC) does not create a load on the base;
• low cost: plasterboard along with metal profiles necessary for the construction of a partition framework, costs several times less than other materials;
• environmental safety: Gypsum is a natural material that does not cause allergies and non-malicious substances;
• perfectly smooth surface that does not require alignment costs;
• air permeability: GLC is a "breathable" material;
• good soundproofing qualities: Plasterboard is able to reduce the noise level by 50 dB, and in combination with other materials (foam, mineral wool or polystyrene foam) is able to create a reliable barrier for external noise;
• easy installation: Installation of partitions from GLC does not require greater experience, the use of complex tools and technology.

We list the negative features of the material. Tips for the use of drywall should take into account its disadvantages:

• low mechanical strength, which limits the possibility of attaching mounted furniture and other interior items;
• the impossibility of using in a wet environment: indoors of the bathroom, laundry drywall (even moisture-proof) is not recommended.

Due to these disadvantages, the scope of the application of drywall is narrowed. Partitions are constructed with their own hands only in dry, ventilated rooms.

Interior partitions from plasterboard. Types of plasterboard sheets

Depending on the functional purpose of the room, you should select plasterboard from the specified list below.

1. Normal, denotes - GLC. Cardboard - gray, with blue marking. This is the most demanded material that is used in most cases.
2. Moisture resistant (GKVL) Plasterboard. Cardboard shell - green, sometimes blue, marking is made blue symbols. The cardboard of such a material is impregnated with water-repellent means, which prevents the appearance of mold.
3. Fire resistant (GKLO): Cardboard is impregnated with antipirens, which makes it non-flammable. Differs in gray and red marking.
4. Fire and moisture-resistant (G CLEBO) - green sheets labeled with red symbols. Such plasterboard has the properties of moisture-resistant and non-flammable material.

In addition, drywall is distinguished by dimensions and thickness:

• GLK 1200 × 2500 × 9.5 mm;
• GLK 1200 × 2500 × 12.5 mm;
• GLK 1200 × 2500 × 15 mm;
• GLK 600 × 2000 × 9.5 mm;
• G CLEV 1200 × 2500 × 9.5 mm;
• G CLEV 1200 × 2500 × 12.5 mm;
• G CLEV 1200 × 2500 × 15 mm;
• GKLO 1200 × 2500 × 12.5 mm;
• GKLO 1200 × 2500 × 15 mm;
• Glevo 1200 × 2500 × 12.5 mm;
• Glevo 1200 × 2500 × 15 mm.

Gypsum gypsum is found:

• Gn 13 - 1200 × 2400 × 13 mm;
• Gek 13 - 1200 × 2400 × 13 mm;
• GTS 9 - 1200 × 2700 × 9 mm.

To note: Sheets of thickness 9 and 9.5 mm are called "ceiling" and are used for the device of suspended ceiling structures. To build partitions between rooms, they are not used because of the low strength of the material. For this purpose, sheets are used with a thickness of 12 to 15 mm.

Interior partitions from plasterboard. Profile used for framework

In order for the design of the plasterboard partition to be tough, first build a frame of metal profiles. For this, the profiles of the following types are used.

1. Pn - guide, designed to form a design circuit. Basic surface is attached to walls, floor and ceiling. The dimensions are indicated in the marking, for example, PN40-50. This means that 40 mm is the width of the shelf, 50 mm - the profile width.
2. PS - rack, distinguished by the bends of the edges of the shelves. Installed vertically, edges in the middle of the guide profiles. It is to these profiles that plasterboard sheets are attached.
3. Pu - corner. We are necessary to strengthen the angles (external and internal), protects sheet material from mechanical damage.
4. PA - arched, used to create curvilinear frame elements.

Technology of facilities of interior partitions from drywall

At the disposal of the installer should be the necessary tools and equipment for the manufacture of the partition with their own hands, namely:

• perforator for fastening the guide profiles to the wall, floor and ceiling;
• screwdriver for connecting the elements of the frame and fastening the sheets of plasterboard to it;
• scissors for metal or bulgaria with cutting circle - for cutting profiles;
• plasterboard plaster plans - used to align the edges of the GLC after cutting;
• roulette;
• metal line or rule - to cut GLC;
• construction knife;
• level or plumb;
• marker.

GLC sheets cut along a metal line with a construction knife

In addition to the tools, it is necessary to purchase the plasterboard itself in the desired quantity, dowel-nails, self-tapping screws, "seeds" or "bugs" (for connecting profiles), as well as a cherryanka ribbon, primer, putty, finely abrasive abnormal paper.

It is necessary to observe the sequence of work when installing the partition with their own hands.

Phased Description of the Mounting Process Plasterboard Partition

Fastening rack profiles

1. Calculation and preparation of the sketch for the manufacture of a plasterboard partition with their own hands. On the sketch schematically indicates the position of the future partition indoor indicating the main dimensions and distances.
2. Marking partition at the installation site. The outlines of the design in their sizes are applied to the base, after which is projected into the ceiling and on the walls. In order for the projection to be accurate, use a plumb and level. To apply marking on the walls, it is convenient to use a laser level.
3. Mounting frame. The guides and wall profiles are fastened along the markup line, after which they are installed and fixed by seeds vertical PS profiles at a distance of about 40 cm from each other. If necessary, angular and arched profiles are used.
4. Installation of engineering communications. In the structure of the interroom partition, it is possible to hide electrical wiring, pipes of water supply and heating, ventilation channels. Filling the space between the profiles of the heat and sound insulation material is also performed at this installation stage.
5. Cutting sheets of plasterboard to profile. In order to cut a sheet of GLC in size, it is necessary using a metal line (can be replaced by the rule) cuttingle cardboard on one side of the material on a predetermined line. Upon line, the sheet is sharply bent in the opposite direction, after which the cardboard is cut with a knife.
6. The places are formed on the edges of the sheets, the factory cut is filmed.
7. The GLC self-storms on the metal so that the hat is recessed. The distance between the self-pressing is no more than 25 cm. It is important not to make excessive efforts to avoid the destruction of the material. The edges of the sheets must necessarily lie on the profile, while the edges of the neighboring sheets - on one.
8. Finishing work. All sheets of sheets are sickling with a sickle with a ribbon and fill with putty. The finish putty cover the entire surface of the partition with a thin layer, creating a database for paint or bleaching wallpaper. It is necessary to seal the hats of self-tapping screws. Glk partitions can be trimmed with ceramic tiles, wild stone gypsum imitation and other materials.

Mounting gypsum tapes should be fixed so that the hat does not perform and was not too strongly bundled

Important: At the stage of applying marking for the curvilinear design, it is necessary to project a larger number of points from the floor to the surface of the ceiling. This will help make marking accurate.

In the seaspless of the partition you can hide the wiring

Your attention is the manufacture of a interroom partition with your own hands: video with professional comments. In this video, some nuances occurring during installation are available.

Creating curvilinear structures  gypsum Cartoon Interior Partitions

In the process of installing interroom partitions with curvilinear elements, the most difficult stage is the bending of drywall. Depending on the bend radius, it uses the following methods for this.

Curved plasterboard attached to a frame of profiles

1. In order to bend the GLC under a large radius, it is repeatedly poured with a needle roller, after which it moisturizes. After the moisture is bought by plaster, it can be gently bent and attach to a pre-mounted profile. After drying, the GLC leaf will again gain the former hardness and strength. During wigging and bending, it is important to act neatly to prevent the destruction of the sheet.
2. Bending a sheet under a small radius is better than the method of multiple and frequent (after a few centimeters) cardboard handbaps on one side. Bending leaf, it is pretty and attached to the profile. Seams on the cuts are filled with gypsum putty and are covered with sickle.

Nuances of the device doorway from drywall

The doorway should be built in such a way as to withstand significant loads. In the middle of profiles forming the opening, it is recommended to install a wooden bar and fasten it to the side shelves.

The following rules are followed:

1. The height of the opening determines the P-shaped profile that is attached to the shelves up.
2. Profile width depends on the width of the bar of the door box.
3. For the formation of arched opening in the transverse profile, multiple cuts are made, after which the profile is strung out.

The formation of arched openness

Tip: To reduce the vibration between the wall and the bunt profiles, they laid a noise absorbing (sealing) tape from rubber or foamed polyethylene.

The final staging of the septum is finishing its surfaces. To do this, wallpaper can be used, decorative texture putty, ceramic or gypsum tiles, mosaic, thin sandstone, quartzite. The photo below shows the options for decorative partitions with their own hands.

Plasterboard Partition with Shelves for Decor

Zoning space with GLC partitions

Partition with niches and luminaires for decorative design