Tsugunov Anton Valerievich

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In the process of repairing or redeveloping an apartment, the question inevitably arises of the reconstruction and modernization of old walls, the construction of new partitions or. An excellent solution in this case would be the use of drywall. It is easy to work with this material. Difficulties can only be caused by the installation of the profile to which the GKL sheets are attached, but you can easily handle it with your own hands without the involvement of outside help, if you know how to correctly perform this part of the work.

Tool

For work you will need:

• Building level and plumb line.
• Roulette and chop cord.
• Perforator and screwdriver.
• Metal scissors and pliers.
• Hammer and screwdriver.
• Utility knife and marker.

The list of tools can be supplemented with some professional accessories, the presence of which with easy installation optional: they can be replaced with a simpler tool.

The use of a cutter when assembling a frame from a profile can not only reduce the number of self-tapping screws in the abutting parts of the structure. The use of such a docking will allow you to avoid differences between the heads of the screws and the surface, which is especially important on the plane, which will subsequently be sewn up with drywall.

Materials for work

Now it is already rare to find a frame for drywall, made of wooden blocks, because wood loses its properties over time, and changes in temperature or humidity can cause deformation of the material. For work on the manufacture of the frame, metal profiles are used, which are more durable and do an excellent job of creating multi-level structures. When installing a frame structure with your own hands, even a non-professional master is able to independently calculate the number of necessary elements.

Profile views

Before starting the design, it is worth deciding on the types and purpose of the profiles.

• The UD guide profile is used to define the plane of future structures and interfacing between several planes in complex elements.
• Carrying profile CD is intended for further installation of drywall and is designed to withstand the loads created by finishing materials.
• Reinforced profiles UW and CW are similar in purpose and differ in size. Suitable for between rooms.

Fasteners

Also, connecting and fastening elements are needed, thanks to which the entire structure acquires additional rigidity.

• The straight CD connector is used to connect two support profiles into one component.
• The cross-shaped CD connector is designed for transverse mounting of support columns in a single-level structure.
• A two-level CD connector is required when joining elements at different levels.
• The U-shaped bracket is used to fasten the bearing profiles to the wall or ceiling surface at the required distance.

These are just the main connecting elements, manufacturers have a much larger assortment designed for a specific type of fastening, for example, for the device of a multi-level ceiling frame, there are various suspensions that allow you to create complex planes with your own hands that can withstand drywall sheets.

Additional materials

To fix the structural elements, it is necessary to ensure the availability of consumables and supporting materials... These include:

• Sealing tape for guide elements. It is a strip of foamed polyethylene with an adhesive applied; it serves as an insulating layer between the base and the part to be fixed.
• Impact dowels with a minimum size of 6 x 40, which are intended for the installation of the structure.
• Self-tapping screws for metal, which are used to connect racks and fasteners together.

If the structure contains doorways or similar openings, they must be reinforced to meet strength requirements. The easiest way to do it yourself is with timber, which must be inserted into the profile framing the opening and secured with self-tapping screws in increments of 20 cm.

Before the start of the construction phase, a sketch of the future structure should be prepared. Such an event will determine the number of necessary material and, accordingly, the cost of the upcoming work. For such calculations, you need to know some design features and requirements for the placement of elements.

• The distance between the guides is calculated based on the width of the drywall sheet, which is 120 cm. They are installed in 40 cm increments for increased loads (ceiling, etc.) or 60 cm under normal conditions (wall cladding).
• Suspensions should be placed at a distance of 50 cm, and in case of increased requirements for strength or in places where complex nodes are located, their additional installation is possible.

Surface marking

To continue the work, it is necessary to transfer the markup from the preliminary sketch to the surface.

• It is worth starting by determining the curvature of the sides of the room. The distance between opposite walls can vary by several centimeters, and when marking, you should focus on obtaining right angles with minimal loss of space. Having decided on the initial line on the floor, you can start transferring the markings to the walls and ceiling.
• To transfer lines to the wall, you can use a plumb line, with which you should mark a clear vertical line. In such cases, the presence laser level can greatly simplify the work, although good accuracy can be achieved with the help of a plumb bob.

The process of marking under the profile can also be facilitated with the help of a paint line. In this case, the cord is held at the points of the beginning and end of the line, then, pulling it back a little, it is released, as a result of which the necessary marking is obtained.

• The next step on the plane between the walls is to mark the vertical lines. A distance of 60 cm between them is the most optimal, subsequently a guide profile will be installed here.
• Then, on the marked vertical lines, in a checkerboard pattern with a step of 50 cm, places are allocated for a fastening suspension. The application of such markings will allow you to completely prepare the surface for further installation and greatly facilitate the work.

When applying markings for performing work on arranging the ceiling, the first priority will be to break the horizontal level, which can be done using the simplest hydraulic level or laser level. When marking the ceiling, keep in mind that the distance between the ceiling rail system and the lowest point of the ceiling must be at least 4 cm.

In the process of applying markings with your own hands, it should be remembered that such works do not show the final size of the room and to determine the future area, it is necessary to take into account the thickness of the drywall sheet.

Assembly

The frame assembly process is as follows:

• The guide profiles are installed first, which, if necessary, are pre-cut. Before fixing, a sealing tape is glued to the profile at the points of abutment to the base, which will provide proper heat and sound insulation between the surface and the structural elements.

Due to its versatility, the frame method of fastening drywall has become widespread.

It has a number of obvious advantages:

• Metal profiles with fastening systems allow you to easily and quickly install the frame for drywall on any surface. (See also the article.)
• The frames are resistant to pests, do not rot and do not deform from changes in humidity and temperature, and have a long service life.
• The frame allows you to get additional space in which you can hide the routing of heating and water supply pipes, electrical wiring and other communications.
• Additional space can be used for insulation and sound insulation.
• It also allows you to hide all wall and ceiling defects. The result is a perfectly flat surface.

In this article, we will not focus on how to properly mount drywall on a cobbled frame. The use of a tree for these purposes is in most cases unjustified.

Types of profiles and types of fasteners

The following types of profiles are used for installation:

• PN guide with standard sizes 28x27, 50x40, 75x40 and 100x40.
• Rack-mountable substation with standard sizes 50x50, 75x50, 100x50.
• Ceiling PP 60x27.
• PU-profile 31x31.

There are several types of designs.

Let's consider them in more detail:

• Type C625, where guides PN 75x40 or PN 100x40 are used as the basis of the frame... Together with them, rack-mount PS 75x50 or PS 100x50 are installed. This type of construction is intended for single-layer cladding.
• In the design of type C626, guides PN 50x40, PN 75x40 or PN 100x40 can be used... Together with them, PS 50x50, PS 75x50 and PS 100x50 are attached. Such a structure is used for multilayer cladding with sheets.
• Construction С623, ceiling PP 60x27 is used as rack, which is mounted in tandem with the PN 28x27 guide.

Sequence of work

Markup

First of all, a markup is performed to determine the exact position of all structural elements.

In the photo, the marking of the guides

• A parallel line is drawn on the floor - this is the border that indicates the front plane of the wall.
• The amount of indentation is the sum of the width of the space between the wall and the profile, where the communications will be placed + the thickness of the guide profile + the thickness of the drywall.
• The unevenness of the wall also affects the amount of indentation. It is important to achieve a minimum distance, as this affects the volume of living space.

Space between frame and wall

• After a line has been drawn that defines the front side of the drywall, it is necessary to mark the line of the front side of the frame. It is drawn parallel to the first line, deep into the frame at a distance equal to the thickness of the sheet.
• It is necessary to project the line that marks the front of the structure onto the ceiling. To do this, you can use a construction plumb line, which is installed exactly above the line in several places and control points are marked on the ceiling.
• Connecting these points with a straight line, we get the upper border of the crate.

Installation of guides

Important! It is recommended to fasten the guide hangers to the floor, ceiling and enclosing structures through a sealing strip in the form of a tape. Rack, which are adjacent to the walls, also need to be fastened through gaskets. For these purposes, a special foam tape is produced.
In the C625 and C626 fastening systems, the dowels for fastening must go with a step not exceeding 100 cm. Each profile must have at least three attachment points.

Layout and installation of suspensions

When the guides are installed and secured, proceed to the installation of the hangers, which are designed to fix the rails.

• The places of installation of the rack-mount profiles of the substation are pre-determined and marked. When marking, it is important that the distance between the centers of the profiles is equal to the width of the plasterboard panel.
• Fastening of direct hangers is also performed using dowel-nails. Suspension attachment points are located along the line along the rack profile. The distance between them should not exceed 1.5 m. Do not save on this, the price of fasteners is not so high, it will pay off with reliability and long service life.
• In the absence of direct suspensions, they can be made by hand from the PP ceiling profile. For this, the length of the suspension is calculated, which is added up as twice the sum of the distance from the wall to the plane of the sheathing + the width of the profile. When the length is determined, the measured part is cut off.
• On the obtained segment, on the side of both ends, the distance corresponding to the distance from the wall to the plane of the lathing is laid, and an incision is made in the side walls. As a result, we get an analogue of a standard hand-made suspension.

Advice! If it is necessary to increase the rigidity, instead of a direct suspension for fastening, it is better to use the so-called "boot".

• When the lower and upper guides are installed, rack profiles are inserted into them with the required step.
• If in the future the surface of the wall is planned to be tiled, rack-mountable substations should be installed with a step not exceeding 40 cm.

• Using a level or plumb line, they are set strictly vertically. After that, they are attached using self-tapping screws with a press washer to the guides. Self-tapping screws 10-15 mm long with or without a drill are suitable for these purposes.
• The final fixation of the PS to direct suspensions is carried out; for this, self-tapping screws with a press washer are used. The parts of the suspensions protruding beyond the front plane of the frame are bent to the sides.

Correct fastening of profiles for drywall ensures the reliability and strength of structures created from this popular building material today.

What is a profile - 4 varieties

The use of gypsum plasterboard (GKL) for finishing ceilings and wall surfaces suggests the need to form a high-strength structure. It is created using various profiles. They are divided into the following types:

• Guides are the main element of the frame for drywall.
• Ceiling - used for mounting the base under the gypsum board on the ceiling. Fastening of such products is carried out by means of suspensions and crabs - special fixing elements.
• Rack - inserted into guide profiles.
• Corner - necessary for finishing the corners of the structure under the gypsum board. They are used after finishing the plasterboard surface.

GKL profile

Profiles are made in standard lengths - 4 or 3 m. The thickness of such products varies in the range of 0.4–0.8 mm. Do not use profile products with a thickness of less than 0.55 mm. In most cases, they do not provide reliable fastening of the structure.

Frame installation - connection rules

When creating a base for drywall sheets, it is often necessary to bend, lengthen and connect the products we are considering at a certain angle to each other. If you need to connect several guide rails in a straight line or at an angle, a special element should be used. He has simple design, which allows you to install two profiles at the ends of the connector. Then they are fixed with press washers and small screws. When forming frames on the ceiling, there is often a need to use crabs - connecting elements that ensure the fastening of profile products crosswise.

Installation of a structure using such parts is elementary. It is necessary to insert the profiles into the ends of the crab, snap them in, and then bend the antennae that this connecting device has by 60 ° and fix them on the sides of the guide.

Frame installation

Some craftsmen, performing the installation of the frame, do without crabs. They simply cut the profiles (transverse) along the fold, bend (and sometimes break off) the sides and put them on the longitudinal guides. Crabs are suitable for making T-joints. In this case, you can create a structure of three profiles by cutting off the unnecessary branch. If the installation of the frame under the gypsum board requires the connection of the rack and guide profile, the first is inserted into the second. In this case, it is imperative to fix the resulting structure with a self-tapping screw.

Fixing products - how to do it right?

Installation of a profile for gypsum board is carried out in two stages. At the first stage, it is necessary to fasten the suspensions to the base of the structure being created. And only after that, the profile products are fixed to the installed suspensions. The latter, by the way, should be placed strictly according to the level. Suspensions are of two types:

1. Spoke - usually used when editing. Such suspensions are equipped with an expanding element, a hook and a figured plate. The profile must be attached to the plate. And the hook makes it possible to securely fix the suspension on the base.
2. Straight - metal perforated strips with a row of holes. Everything is elementary here. Some of the holes allow you to attach the suspension to the base, and some are used to connect it to the profile.

Fixing profiles

In concrete and brick foundations, suspensions should be fastened exclusively with dowel-nails. Holes are made under them in advance, the section of which must correspond to the diameter of the hardware used. The suspensions are fixed to the ceiling surfaces with self-tapping screws. It is allowed to use nails to attach the suspension to a wood base. But experts advise to apply in such cases. Suspensions will be correctly attached to the bases made of aerated concrete or hollow bricks with special dowels. Such products have spacer antennae and notches applied in the transverse direction.

Note! Installation of suspensions is carried out along one line, which is strictly verified using a building level. If you stray from her, correct installation the profile product will become impossible. Fastening the profile to the hangers with a spoke is carried out by snapping them onto the protrusions or using self-tapping screws. And to straight suspended parts, as noted, profile products are attached with special hardware kits. They consist of a press washer and a self-tapping screw.

Now let's figure out how to attach the gypsum board to the profile. For these purposes, a screwdriver or drill is used. With their help, you will fix the profile to the gypsum board with 2.5-centimeter self-tapping screws. Self-tapping screws should be used for metal, not wood. Each individual drywall sheet is attached to the uprights and around the perimeter of the structure. In this case, the distance between the individual hardware is maintained at about 0.2–0.3 cm. The self-tapping screws are recessed by 1.5–2 mm into plasterboard sheets. In no case should they protrude above their surface.

Fixing the profile in the corners - step by step instructions

When working with gypsum board, in some cases it is required to install profile products in the corners. The latter can be external, internal and with non-standard parameters. The easiest way is to form a 90-degree inner corner. The procedure is as follows:

• expose the guide profile on the floor;
• bring the second product to it at a given angle;
• fix the profiles with dowel-nails or self-tapping screws;
• perform similar actions on the ceiling;
• connect the structures on the floor and on the ceiling surface with a guide rail (it must be installed on the wall, where you will then fix the rack-mount profile product);
• insert the post profiles into the grooves of the interconnecting rail and fix them.

Corner profile installation

If you follow these steps correctly, you will have a perfect 90-degree outer angle. As you can see, everything is simple. An internal 90 ° angle is created in the same way. You shouldn't have any problems with its formation. More questions are raised by non-standard angles. They have to be brought up to 90 °, which is time consuming. The scheme of work will be as follows. First, cut the guide profile on two edges (for ceiling and floor surfaces). Then bend it, trying to bring the guide as close to the wall as possible.

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Installation of a profile for drywall: rules for assembling frames and battens

In this article I want to talk about how to mount a profile for drywall and which types of it are used in different cases. The reader and I have to learn three basic constructions - false ceiling, interior partition and arches.

Why profile

First, a little about why galvanized products should be preferred over bar frames. There are several reasons:

• The profile does not require sorting. Its geometry is always perfect;
• Galvanized metal, unlike a competing solution, maintains constant dimensions and geometry under any fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Wood cannot boast of this: its warpage in damp weather and during subsequent drying often leads to cracks at the seams between drywall sheets, or even to sheet rupture;

• The service life of galvanizing in a residential area is practically unlimited. Wood suffers from rot and wood borers, which often lead to early termination of the carcass career.

Materials (edit)

Profile types

In the hardware store you can find only six varieties of products of interest to us:

1. Ceiling profile (CD) measuring 27x60 mm. It is intended for assembling the lathing on ceilings and walls when leveling them;

1. Ceiling guide (UD) 27x28 mm. Its function is to connect the ceiling CD with capital structures;

1. Rack (UD), designed for the manufacture of partition racks. The height of its side walls is 50 mm, but the width can vary from 50 to 100 mm. The width determines the thickness of the partition and, accordingly, its rigidity;

1. Guide (UW). It connects the ends of the racks with the capital structures of the building. The height of the side walls of the product is always 40 mm, and the width varies within the same limits as for the racks;

1. Flexible, or arched is designed for the installation of arches and other structures with. Perforation of the side walls gives it flexibility;

The arched profile can be replaced with guides or rack-mounted. Make it flexible will help the simplest instruction: use metal scissors to cut its side walls in 5 - 8 cm increments.

1. Corner is used to reinforce corners. It hides under a thin layer of putty; the strength of its fixation to the base is provided again by the perforation of the walls.

The length of the rails, ceiling rails, ceiling rails and rack products can be 3 or 4 meters. As you might guess, the length is selected depending on the dimensions of the structure and the room as a whole. The price is determined by the length, width and thickness of the walls; for October 2016, it ranges from 50 to 250 rubles.

Optional equipment

In addition to the profile itself, the following products may be needed to assemble a frame or lathing:

• Suspensions - straight, which are perforated plates bent in the shape of the letter "P", and adjustable, allowing you to change the distance from the main structure to the lathing;

• "Crabs" - devices for connecting profiles along the length and at an angle.

"Crab" for right angle connection of ceiling CD.

General installation rules

First, there are a few general rules that govern work with a drywall profile.

For cutting galvanized metal, it is customary to use metal scissors... The grinder is not the right tool. The fact is that when the edge of the cut is heated, a layer of zinc boils away on it, and the profile remains defenseless against corrosion.

Guide profiles for the installation of the batten or frame are attached to the capital structures with dowel screws ranging in size from 40x4 to 80x8 mm. The size of the fasteners is determined by the width of the profile, the design load on it and the material of the main wall or floor: for heavy concrete, smaller fasteners can be used than for porous concrete or shell rock.

A damper tape or a strip of foamed polyethylene cut along its width is usually placed under the guide profiles of the partition. The tape provides sound insulation, preventing the transmission of acoustic vibrations from the partition to the floor, ceiling and adjacent walls.

The profiles are connected to each other with short (9 mm) self-tapping screws for metal - phosphated or galvanized. For assembly, a wired or cordless screwdriver is used. Assembling the frame using a manual screwdriver is absolutely unrealistic.

When installing the frame to which it will be attached stretch ceiling, it is reinforced with slopes fixed to the profile and the capital structure of the building. The slopes compensate for the lateral load that occurs when the ceiling is stretched: it reaches 70 kgf per linear meter of the baguette.

How to set the profile for drywall in a vertical position? Elementary - using a plumb line. First, the position of the bottom of the rack or lathing element is marked on the floor, then the markings are transferred to the ceiling using a plumb line.

The horizontal position of the guides is ensured by marking on a water or laser level.

To set several sagging strips in a horizontal position (for example, when installing a ceiling lathing), it is enough to pull several threads or thin cords at the desired level. At first, the profiles are pulled up to the ceiling and fixed with bent ears, then they are alternately lowered to the level of the threads and attracted to the suspensions with self-tapping screws.

The step between the elements of the crate or frame should be such that one of the dimensions of the sheet (as a rule, its width is 120 centimeters) is a multiple of this step. This is necessary so that the edges of adjacent sheets are attached to a common profile for them.

As a rule, the posts or elements of the ceiling lathing are fastened in 60 cm increments. The distance between them can be reduced to 40 cm in case of particularly stringent requirements for the strength or load-bearing capacity of the frame.

Examples of constructions

Now let's analyze the installation of a profile for drywall with our own hands in the case of several of the most popular structures - a suspended ceiling, an interior partition (including its version with maximum sound insulation) and an arch.

Ceiling

1. Work begins by marking the ceiling line. Usually it is spaced from the bottom point of the floor by the width of the guide ceiling profile - in this case, the room will lose a minimum of height. However, the ceiling can be lowered a few centimeters for the sake of installing built-in lamps or laying ventilation;

1. A ceiling guide profile is attached along the perimeter of the room along the marking line. For fastening, I usually use a dowel - 6x60 mm screws. The step between the attachment points is about half a meter;

The edges of each individual profile must be fastened with a dowel screw, regardless of the location of the nearest attachment point.

1. The axes of the ceiling profiles are marked on the floor;
2. Suspensions (straight or, less often, adjustable) are attached along the marking lines at a distance of 60 - 80 cm from each other;
3. The ends of the ceiling cut-to-size are inserted into the guide profiles;

1. The elements of the lathing are aligned in the horizontal plane as described above, after which the ears of the suspensions are attached to their side walls and bent upwards.

The lathing for leveling the wall with plasterboard is constructed from the same materials, in the same way and according to the same rules. The only difference is in the way the ceiling profiles are aligned in a common plane: for this purpose, in the case of a wall, it is more convenient to use a long rule.

Partition

How to assemble a drywall profile during installation frame light partitions?

1. Its perimeter is marked;
2. Along the perimeter, a guide profile is attached to the walls, ceiling and floor. Do not forget to put a damper tape under it;
3. The racks cut along the length are installed in the guides with a step of 60 cm;

You need to cut the racks along the length in place, taking measurements at the place of their future location. The fact is that differences in the height of ceilings in houses with panel ceilings often reach several centimeters.

1. The racks are screwed to the guides with self-tapping screws.

Several subtleties associated with the assembly of the partition frame:

• Doors and skylights are installed during the frame assembly phase. More precisely, the frame is assembled around a window or door block, while the profiles are attracted to the frame with self-tapping screws 16 - 25 mm long. For greater strength and tightness of the connection between the frame and the frame on outside the box should first be applied with a strip of polyurethane foam;

• It is possible to increase the rigidity of the frame not only by increasing the width of the rack and guide profiles or decreasing the step between them. For greater rigidity, the 50 mm wide CW posts can be folded in pairs by inserting one profile into the other. An alternative solution is the use of wooden mortgages: a block of 50x50 mm is inserted into the rack;

The photo shows a plasterboard partition in my attic. The maximum rigidity with a thickness of only 50 mm is ensured by the rack profiles nested in pairs.

• To ensure maximum sound insulation, the partition surfaces must be acoustically decoupled. For this purpose, at a minimum distance from each other, two independent frames are constructed, the racks of which are mounted in a checkerboard pattern or simply with a gap between them. The space inside the partition is filled with mineral wool.

Arch

An arch separating the kitchen-living room and the hall. Material - drywall.

The basis of the arch frame is an arched arched or notched rack profile. It is attached to the walls of the opening by means of UW guides. The rigidity of the arch is provided by several bridges between its arch and the upper guide.

The arch frame does not have to be resistant to mechanical stress at all. Plasterboard sheathing will give it full rigidity.

Conclusion

As you can see, the installation of galvanized profile frames is not particularly difficult and does not require a lot of work experience. The video in this article will help you learn more about it. As usual, I would appreciate your additions and comments. Good luck, comrades!

October 28, 2016

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Today, drywall and structures made of it are often used in repair and finishing work, since this material has a number of advantages over others.

Do-it-yourself installation of a profile for drywall with your own hands, but this requires accurate calculations and adherence to the rules.

There are two methods of laying drywall sheets - frame and frameless.

The latter involves gluing sheets on smooth surface using gypsum glue. In this way, the walls are aligned.

Frameless wall cladding

The frame method is the creation of a base from profiles, which is then sheathed with plasterboard sheets.

There are many options for joining parts, but it is most correct to use a cutter. The pliers-notch is a device that allows you to create notches without much difficulty.

Before starting work, correctly calculate the number and type of components.

Plasterboard sheets are classified by purpose and thickness. The same applies to metal profile- it is presented in four versions:

• ceiling (PP or CD);
• ceiling guide (PNP or UD);
• rackmount (PS or CW);
• guide (PN or UW).

The first symbol in the designation corresponds to the section of the profile, the second indicates the area of ​​application: type W is used for wall decoration, and type D is used when working with ceilings.

Installation of a volumetric structure for subsequent cladding

Preliminary work

First, carefully consider the wall or ceiling on which the profile is to be mounted. Determine what material it is made of, what is the indoor climate.

Based on observations, choose the type of drywall and fasteners.

For rooms with a normal environment, standard sheets will work. For a bathroom, kitchen or basement, choose the option with moisture resistance properties. When arranging technical or garage premises, warehouses, stoking rooms, in places where high-temperature equipment is located, use fire-resistant sheets.

When installing ceilings, determine the height to which the surface will descend, and in accordance with this, select suspensions.

Varieties of frame elements for plasterboard

In accordance with the fittings from which the walls are made, dowels and self-tapping screws for metal and wood of various sizes are used. The thicker and more complex the wall, the larger the size of the plugged dowel or screwed in self-tapping screw.

Selection of tools

When installing a profile, use:

• drill or hammer drill;
• metal scissors, hammer;
• different types of levels or plumb lines;
• painting knife and thread, tape measure, pencil;
• screwdriver or cutter;
• elbow or flight tire;
• sealing tape;
• dowel-nails and anchor-wedges;
• suspensions, profiles, their connectors;
• self-tapping screws.

The correctness of the installation of the guide profiles is checked using a building level of one type or another.

To make the frame a single whole, self-tapping screws are used to connect the profiles. But now everything is much simpler - most builders began to use a cutter. It is easy to work with it, no special skills are required. The pliers help you effortlessly create a drywall frame. In appearance, this tool resembles a pair of pliers.

Types of drywall sheets

Stages of profile installation

Preparation of a strong and durable base for drywall:

• Level and plaster the floor, adjoining walls or ceiling;
• Carry out markings for the frame on the floor, wall or ceiling. The thickness of the plasterboard, finishes and putty is added to the marks. At this stage, a laser or water level is useful;
• Attach profiles to ceilings or walls, remembering to apply sealing tape. If wall installation work is carried out, then first install UW profiles on the floor and ceiling using dowels and self-tapping screws with a step of half a meter.
• At the edges of the guides and where door or window openings are planned, rack elements (CW) are placed front side in the middle. In this case, self-tapping screws for metal are used.

If you have a cutter at hand, the following steps are taken to connect the profile:

1. correctly position the two connected profiles relative to each other;
2. push apart the handles of the device;
3. a working element is brought in for both sides of the parts;
4. bring the handles in one motion. You will hear a kind of click, which will indicate the connection of the profiles;
5. spread the handles and carefully pull out the device.

Cutter

In practice, it turns out that this type of connection is not inferior to screws in terms of strength and durability.

Another plus of working with a cutter is that the self-tapping caps do not interfere with the tight fit of the drywall sheets to the installed frames and do not leave noticeable grooves on the outside. After all, there are no screws and screws there.

Choose a reinforced, that is, a universal cutter for work. It fits all profile sizes. But if you plan to work only on the ceiling, you can purchase an inexpensive cutter designed for ceiling work.

So, first, the profiles are fixed to the lower guides, then they are set vertically and attached with the upper guides. It is very important to leave space for plasterboarding of the structure with plasterboard strips.

• Rack profiles are placed vertically along the entire length of the structure. To do this, first they make an indent from the adjacent wall by 55 cm, then place the first profile, and the following ones already in increments of 60 cm;
• Designate openings for windows and doors using guide profiles. As a result, a frame of the desired shape is obtained.

Openings for doors and windows in the structure

At this stage, the installation of the profile is completed. Recheck everything carefully, because the profile for drywall is the supporting element of the system!

At each stage of work, their own devices are used, they allow you to make the work process as convenient as possible.

Video tips from experts:

If you seriously and decisively get down to business, prepare in advance, find out the necessary information and nuances, you can avoid the most common mistakes when installing a profile and at the end get a high-quality and durable result.

Plasterboard structures in the nursery

So, the article describes the initial stages of work on the creation of drywall structures. The surface of the drywall is smooth, therefore, immediately after sheathing, they begin cladding and the most creative type of work - painting, wallpapering or other finishing.

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