Also called drywall, plasterboard is versatile. It is made of gypsum plaster that is sandwiched between thick paper layers. It is used on ceilings and temporary walls. Plasterboard often comes in white, but one can plaster over it or paint it to have a look that they prefer. There are different types of drywall with various applications in both commercial and home environments.
Using drywall for your home in the UK as a finish on the wall will require one to , and it will prove more affordable compared to wet plaster. The boards come in different thicknesses ranging from 9.5 millimetres to 12 millimetres. Depending on the kind of transportation available, one has to pick the size of the board that they want. Also, note that the size will influence characteristics such as sound insulation and fireproofing. The following types are the ones you are likely to see on sale:
Wallboard
This drywall is perfect for use in places where there are no legal guidelines for fire resistance and soundproofing. The board is often fixed at two times the thickness if one wants to add soundproof characteristics. It has two sides, and one must always have the ivory side facing outside to allow them to decorate or paint over it. Plastering will require that the process is done in reverse to keep the wall from falling off. The board has a front face designed to handle skim plaster. However, it needs sealing before one can paint over it.
Vapour Check Drywall
In this case, the board has a metallic film on one side of the sheet. The film helps prevent warm vapour from getting through the wall. That way, it does not condense when it gets to a cold surface. This type of wall is excellent for lining buildings to provide insulation and to keep the inside warm.
Acoustic Drywall
Here, the plasterboard has a high density to provide sound insulation. It is perfect for use on ceilings and thin walls. Many apartments and flats have acoustic drywall between the rooms. Most applications of this material accompany mineral wool to increase its soundproofing properties. The board is also fixed with bars to keep the board from the surface and prevent sound vibrations from passing through.
Fireboard
This has additives like glass fibre to provide fire resistance properties. It is best for use in homes. It comes with a pink top that one can paint over.
Water-resistant Plasterboard
This board is fortified with water-repellant elements to make it suitable for use as a tiling base in wet areas. The most common variation of this board is green, and it cannot withstand plastering. It is excellent for use in areas with high humidity.
Sometimes drywall will be designed with features such as impact resistance. In most cases, one can request for a feature that they want at extra fees. To avoid noticing the joints between drywall, they can have the edges butted and taped. Sometimes professionals will use joint fillers before sanding the wall to give it a flat finish that fades into the board.
