Slopes from plasterboard - quickly, qualitatively, independently

Each of us tries to improve our dwelling in every way, make it more cozy, warm and safe. Therefore, the owners of apartments in old houses are changing the long-obsolete doors and windows to more modern and perfect. However, as a rule, no new door or window becomes perfectly in the opening, as a result of which you have to re- trim the slopes. One of the most common and budgetary methods is the sealing of door and window slopes with plaster, but this process is quite extended over time. And the payment for the work itself costs much more than the spent money for the purchase of building materials, as well as the forces for the daily cleaning of dirt and dust, which is sure to accompany any plastering work.

But there is also quite a worthy alternative to this so labor-intensive option - slopes of plasterboard that allow you to quickly make a window or door, and even without the special financial costs, because such work will be entirely possible for any home craftsman.

Drywall is a stunning material. It is easy to cut, has a remarkable smooth surface, does not require a long finish, it is well restored. In addition, it is not only usual, but also moisture resistant, so the window slopes made of it do not swell with dampness, but serve the owner for many years.

Slopes of plasterboard can be made in two ways, each of which is suitable for both doors and windows - this material can be attached to the metal profiles inserted into the openings by screws or placed on a special glue. Both options are good enough, and the work itself is not too laborious, does not require special expertise.

So, how to make slopes from drywall? The first step is to make all the necessary measurements, then transfer the dimensions to the drywall and cut out the appropriate pieces. Measuring is necessary in such a way that the upper part of the slope overlaps the lateral ones, which will allow the applied elements to be applied to each other tightly, without crevices and gaps.

If it is decided to mount slopes of gypsum board on glue, then door and window openings must be thoroughly cleaned and treated with a primer. After preparation, you need to dilute the purchased adhesive (according to the instructions that are always on the package), apply it to the cut drywall, which is then applied to the surface to be treated. Surplus glue can be squeezed out, and the accuracy of the installation can be checked by building level. Slopes of drywall are almost ready. It remains only to give them time to completely dry, after which you can proceed to finish the finish.

Installation of slopes on the profile will also not cause any special difficulties. With this kind of finish, the surface does not require any preliminary preparation, it is enough to cut out the pieces of vertical and horizontal profiles that fit in the sizes, fix them in the window or doorways, and then screw in the pre-prepared slopes of the plasterboard with self-tapping screws. The only "but": when installing slopes this way, the voids between the profiles should be filled with mineral wool or polystyrene, which will help the design to keep heat better.

As for the final finish, it is also quite simple. The surface of plasterboard is enough to putty, after drying, peel off the skin, and then paint.

Make slopes of plasterboard with their own hands is fairly easy, the work does not take much time, but it allows you to save a very substantial amount, which the real owner will always find a worthy application.