Kind of Gypsum Boards

Gypsum Boards

Gypsum boards are a part on most new homes nowadays. This easily handled and also resistant material, which is easy to install has various different benefits which have made it a most widely used interior finishing material all over the world. It is used in building walls, ceilings and you can even set up temporary buildings made entirely of gypsum boards.

A gypsum board is made of gypsum plaster, and different fibres combined with materials and substances which help make the board fire-resistant and water. The mixture is then pressed into boards when wet and is finally covered with tough paper. After the boards have dried, they are strong and resistant enough to be used in building and interior finishing.

The gypsum boards come in various different sizes and thicknesses - depending on your needs you should select the board of the right thickness. Thicker boards have better soundproof and fire-resistance qualities, sometimes two or more boards may be installed jointly to guarantee a better level of fire-resistance or soundproof qualities.

Gypsum boards are easy to install and with the right tools – which usually include a hammer and some nails or special screws and a screwdriver - you can do it yourself with no significant problems!

Gypsum Ceilings

Gypsum is used in covering ceilings because it requires no special skills to install and it is a perfect base for any ceiling finishing you have decided to decorate you ceiling with.

The easiest way to have a beautiful ceiling is installing gypsum boards and painting them of desired colour(s).

In order to install gypsum boards on your ceiling you need the right set of tools – usually it includes a utility knife, measuring equipment, nails or screws and a “dead man” or a friend to help you hold the boards against the ceiling.

Be very exact and careful when measuring the boards and keep in mind that the cut edges and the straight edges of the boards should always be installed side by side. Cutting the boards is not difficult, but there is a special way to do it using a utility knife to cut a line in the board, then snapping the board and finally cutting the paper cover to separate the two boards.

Look up different gypsum ceiling texture possibilities on the internet and in your building stores to give your gypsum ceiling a beautiful finish!

Gypsum Wallboard

The gypsum boards are most commonly used in building temporary walls or finishing your interior walls because they are exceptionally easy to install and at the same time fire-resistant and relatively soundproof.

Gypsum wallboards may be of different sizes and thicknesses and they are very easy to cut and handle. They are the perfect base for finishing your walls with either simple paint or wallpaper or whatever finishing type you plan on using.

Gypsum wallboards may be used in separating a room into smaller ones or creating a cosier environment by installing semi-height walls or creating plateaus or niches in the room.

There are two ways to attach the gypsum wallboards – with nails or with screws. Nails are the easier way to attach the boards for those who are not as competent with a screw-gun. A screw or a nail needs to be installed every 16 inches on the wallboards to keep the boards well attached. Some experts recommend using both – nails and screws – nails on the edges of the boards and screws in the middle. This will guarantee the best results.

Measure your walls and go after your gypsum wallboards to have your walls pretty and finished!

Gypsum Steel Framing

Steel framing is becoming more and more popular among builders as it is very durable and recently, it has been discovered that it is even easier to install than wood framing. The cost also plays a role in this sudden rise of popularity of steel framing. Steel framing is used in all sorts of buildings – for industrial use, for residential buildings, garages etc.

There are more benefits in steel framing – the trusses and materials are considerably lighter in weight than wooden ones and therefore significantly easier to install – also less manpower is therefore needed to set it up.

The steel framing is also more durable than wood framing – it will not rot or get damaged by termites, shrink when it is cold or absorb water which may cause the wooden trusses and materials to get damaged and let the whole framing down.

An of course – the most important benefit of all – its fire-resistance!

The gypsum steel framing may be among other materials finished with gypsum boards. This combination will get you the house you have been dreaming of in less time and less money than it usually would!