Gypsum board laminated: characteristics, applications and installation advice

It is nice to realize that the construction industry does not stand still, but is rapidly developing. Appear such finishing materials, which you could only dream of in the wildest desires - to have something that made the heart feel joyful, so that it was beautiful, practical, durable. Today, construction markets realize the dreams of many buyers, they are on sale amazing and magnificent materials, designed for decoration works. One of such building materials is gypsum cardboard laminated, and it is intended for interior decoration. With its help, you can decorate any room very quickly and efficiently. What positive qualities the laminated plasterboard has, the production of which is based on the coating with its high-strength polyvinyl chloride film with a thickness of 0.12-0.3 mm, where this finishing material is used and how it is assembled, this article will tell.

All qualities are approved

If you compare it with ordinary plasterboard, the difference is significant: the beginner has a special finish, and it consists of a top layer with a paper-fabric surface, ready to please the owners with its completeness. That is why the repair work will be done much faster.

You can tell a lot about the merits of this kind of drywall, but the most important are such qualities as:

• Installation in the fastest time. And it can be produced in a variety of ways, even fasten without a skeleton.
• Getting rid of such additional work as putty repair surface for alignment. Do not need to do any work on the finish.
• No deformation during operation.
• Excellent sound and heat insulation properties. These characteristics depend on the thickness of the material - the lamination film.
• Repulsion from the surface of dust, refractory, as well as water-repellent properties, the ability to "breathe".
• Ecological compatibility. It is elevated here, so it is suitable as a wall decoration in the children's room.
• Advantageous concealment of any shortcomings of walls, ceilings of the room.
• Creating partitions with it.
• Color palette - the most diverse, texture - for every taste, up to such species as marble or imitation wood. Under the sun, the colors remain as bright as they were when they were bought.

Their own differences from other finishing materials

Laminated plasterboard (Moscow is a city where its choice amazes with its diversity) is different in its qualities, like any building material, it has its peculiarities and disadvantages, so you need to be prepared for any surprises during its installation and during further operation.

If we take into account the special properties of the material in question, it will last for a very long time:

- Laminated gypsum board is afraid of large and constant humidity, so it is better to refuse installation in rooms where water can negatively affect its quality. Also, do not fasten sheets to the surface, if its moisture level exceeds the norm of 25 percent. But the technology does not stand still, and there are already appearing on the construction market such kinds of laminated plasterboard that can be safely used in both attics and basements. On the properties of the acquired finishing material, it is necessary to clarify with the seller-consultant.

- At construction works, the cut edges can create some difficulties, so they must be processed. It will not be difficult to do such an operation: seal the edge with adhesive tape, and spread the remaining cut with glue that has waterproof qualities.

- It is necessary to care for this material, only using a soft sponge, it is strictly forbidden to use too aggressive means during cleaning, for example, gasoline and various solvents, as well as abrasive substances.

- When processing slopes for doors, window openings, it is necessary to prepare transparent glue, necessarily with waterproof qualities.

Ideal design for small businesses

Excellent for finishing works in prestigious offices and luxury hotels laminated plasterboard (photos are presented in the article).

Even small hotels, restaurants and cafes look very nice thanks to this material. Here, designers are happy to use the wide possibilities and create amazing and elegant projects, playing around with great possibilities and colors of the material. Exclusive furniture can also be made using this material, use it as decorative fireplaces, arches and original niches.

Unusual looking slopes and doorways, ennobled in this way, as well as design projects, creating that when designing the interior, specialists used several elements of the levels.

Installation and its features

Using in the room as a finishing material gypsum cardboard laminated, it can be installed in several ways:

• Wireframe method of installation.
• Frameless mounting method.

Each method has its own characteristics.

Mounting on a frame from a profile

This method of installation requires the installation of an additional metal structure. As a skeleton profiles are used, on which two -sided adhesive tape is glued or covered with special glue.

Work begins with the internal angle by fixing the L-shaped profile from aluminum to the wall using self-tapping screws. Fastenings are located from each other at a distance not exceeding 40 cm.

Joints are fastened with the help of omega profiles, and inside there must be a decorative strip. That the external corners are not deformed and were reliably protected, apply the F-shaped profile.

Frameless installation method

Installation by this method can be done ideally only on a completely flat surface. It will be necessary to carry out works on thorough cleaning, leveling and degreasing of those parts of the room where the laminated plasterboard will be fixed.

When the surface is ready and dry thoroughly, it is glued with double-sided adhesive tape or covered with special glue.

This moment in the work is very important: you can not interrupt the basis - it must be continuous, otherwise the quality of work will be reduced. The stripes glued in parallel should be located from each other at a distance of 40 cm. Now the main task is a clear hit on the line with the glue base.

Conclusion

Laminated gypsum board was not so long ago, but today it is very popular. Some believe that this finishing material is used to repair only commercial and business institutions, which are deeply mistaken. Due to its high-tech, eco-friendliness, moisture resistance and fire resistance, laminated laminate is perfectly suited to the design of residential premises. In addition, thanks to a huge selection of colors and textures, you can realize any design idea.