What is drywall? This is a layer of gypsum, which using special equipment was sandwiched between two sheets of cardboard. At the same time, the cost of drywall sheets is very low compared to other materials for finishing work, and the composition is environmentally friendly. All this makes the choice of just such a material very attractive.
Drywall is used for interior decoration. Basically, it can be used to finish the ceiling or walls, creating the necessary multi-level design.
There are two main types of drywall:
- moisture resistant, usually used in a bathroom, toilet or kitchen;
- the usual one used to create structures in rooms with low humidity (living room, bedroom, corridor), as well as in office premises.
How to bend drywall? This question excites many beginners. It is not very difficult, you only have to try it once. It is necessary to use a ruler to mark the line at the place where you want to bend drywall, cut cardboard on one side with an office knife, and on the other hand tap on this place, which will lead to a fold. The fold will be held on the second sheet of cardboard. This method helps to create structures without violating the integrity of the sheets.
Suspended drywall is a material for the assembly of the ceiling. Naturally, he does not "hang" in the air. It is fixed by the frame method - using wooden beams or a metal profile, which is previously fixed to the ceiling with dowels.
Using this method, you can create a structure with several levels. This creates a rather complex pattern, which is illuminated by LED backlight. The advantages are that installation is a straightforward business, even a beginner can master it.
Another important factor in favor of installing such structures is an increase in sound insulation. It also emphasizes the interior design of the room.
Among other things, with the help of suspended drywall you can align the ceiling, which greatly simplifies this task, making it not so expensive.
Drywall is of different thicknesses - 9.5 mm and 12 mm, while they bend the same way, so that, knowing how to bend drywall 9 mm, you can bend and twelve-millimeter.
The width of the drywall sheets is standard - 1.2 meters, but the length can be different - 2 or 4 meters.
How to bend drywall when assembling the ceiling? Naturally, you should not do this after you have fixed a sheet of drywall on the ceiling. First, it is necessary to carry out all measurements, mark the fold lines and bend the sheet of drywall, and only then carry out fixing. Of course, you will need help, because holding and securing drywall at the same time is unrealistic.
Drywall. Installation
First of all, before bending drywall and proceeding with the assembly of any structures, it is necessary to determine the size of the object. You need to calculate how many sheets you may need so as not to leave the work unfinished due to lack of material. And the extra sheet can always be used for additional design.
Many beginners do not take into account such a moment as the presence of lighting or additional objects in the design. Provided that the design will be illuminated, it is necessary to take into account the additional distance for the necessary wiring. Therefore, the distance to the wall or ceiling should be at least 5-10 cm.
When aligning the curvature of the walls or ceiling, you must first find the most understated angle and already measure from it, only this way you can achieve a complete correction of the defect of the walls and ceilings.
It is recommended to use the hydraulic level for marking, it is better to use the water level, since the laser produces a small error.