Nowadays, everyone who wants to change their home can realize their dreams through the use of modern materials. And there is such a diversity that it is enough to just draw an appropriate sketch and enlist the support of a specialist. But if you set out to do the repair yourself, you should carefully study the choice of materials and familiarize yourself with their properties. Consider profiles for drywall, types of fasteners and what it is for.
What is a profile for?
Recently, you can see that almost all of the interior design consists of drywall. It can be curly partitions, straight walls, multi-level ceilings , etc. But the sheets of drywall cannot be fixed without a holding base, which is the metal profile. Of course, some builders try to replace it with a wooden beam, but this option is short-lived: the tree is able to bend, deform, change its size with differences in air humidity. It undergoes rotting and destruction by insects. All metal types of drywall profiles do not swell, do not change size and, thanks to the zinc coating, are not susceptible to corrosion. In addition, cuts can be made on the shelves of the profile, after which it will be bent at the required angle, which will allow for the installation of structures of the most unusual shapes.
What are the types of profile for drywall
There are various profiles for drywall, the types of which differ in their characteristics and their purpose. It is worth considering the most popular metal bases and find out why they are used:
- Ceiling bearing profile (PP-60 or CD-60). It is used in the manufacture of various decorative elements, including and false.
- Rack profile called main (CW-50). It is used for the installation of partitions, which are made of thin drywall.
- Guide profile view (UD-27) for the CD-60. Most often it is used in the manufacture of shelves, slopes, niches, multi-level ceilings and arches.
- Partition profile (rack) CW-100 is used in the manufacture of partitions with a minimum (125 mm) wall thickness.
Also, profiles for drywall are distinguished, the types of which are marked with UW-50 symbols. They are used as guides for the CW-50.
How to choose the right
When buying building materials, it is worth following the rule that profiles for drywall (the types of which are very diverse) differ in their characteristics and purpose. Since the bearing capacity of structures depends on the thickness of the metal, it is not recommended to use a profile with a thickness of 0.4 mm. Due to unsatisfactory rigidity, it is used in works not related to the installation of drywall constructions. The profile of the economy option is a product with a thickness of 0.45 mm. A foundation with such rigidity will be not only durable, but also affordable. A profile with a shelf thickness of 0.55-0.6 mm is considered reinforced. It is suitable for mounting structures of any type, but costs a little more.