Today, almost any repair can not do without such a building element as guide profiles. With the advent of the sale of various types of drywall, they firmly entered our lives, and more specifically in our homes.
General information
Guide profiles are used for the installation of building materials (most often drywall). They are made of galvanized metal. Guide profiles are used to create rack structures and jumpers. During installation, this building material must be installed on a polyurethane or foam rubber tape. Also,
guide profiles can be “planted” on silicone sealant. As a rule, these metal structures are fastened with self-tapping screws. Depending on the type of building, they can be attached with dowels. The step between the screws should be no more than 1 m. In most cases, the guide profiles are fixed with at least 3 screws (dowels). On sale you can purchase guide profiles of standard length - 3 m.
Basic sizes and types
Guide profiles come in all shapes and sizes. The following materials are considered the most popular, marked with the letters “PN”: PN-2 - 50x40 mm; PN-3 - 65x40 mm; PN-4 - 75x40 mm; PN-6 - 100x40 mm. In addition to the “PN” profiles, the so-called “rack” profiles (marked with the letters “PS”) are also on sale. They are most often used for the installation of vertical uprights of the frame, designed for drywall facings and partitions. They are mounted in tandem with the appropriate guide materials. Their fastening is carried out using screws or perforations with a small bend. The main dimensions of the PS profile: PS-2 - 50x50 mm; PS-3 - 65x50 mm; PS-4 - 75x50 mm; PN-6 - 100x50 mm. Sometimes inexperienced builders confuse these types of metal structures. So, often the product "PS" is mistakenly called the "guide profile PN" (50 * 50 mm, etc.). The difference between these building materials is precisely in size. So, in the category "PN" they are 50x40 mm, etc.
Other types of guide profiles
Among the huge number of different products, the most commonly used ones should be noted:
• Ceiling "PP" is used to create the frame of the suspended ceiling. It is often used for wall cladding. These guide profiles differ from others in the characteristic 3 grooves located on the back and shelves. They are designed to center the screws and give the metal structure additional rigidity. The size of the PP profile is 60x27 mm.
• The ceiling guide "PPN" is also used for the construction of suspended ceilings. It is mounted around the perimeter of the room. If it is used to install the frame under the cladding, it is attached to the ceiling and floor.
• J-profile made of hard vinyl. It is designed to decorate the edges of drywall. This product has several sizes.
• Rust profiles are used to create a groove in drywall 6-12 mm deep.
• Elements for optical cable are used for routing communications.
• L-profile for the construction of arches is used for the manufacture of structures of free form.
On sale you can find another guide profile, the price of which directly depends on the amount of metal spent on it and the complexity of the configuration. So, the “PN” 50x40 mm (3 m) will cost 60-75 rubles / pc. (depending on the region), “PS” 50x50 mm (3 m) - 65-85 rubles, and “PPN” 28x27 mm (3 m) - 36-45 rubles.