How to make a partition frame: a metal frame, a wooden frame, a frame made of plasterboard.

Faced with the repair, many people are thinking about redesigning their home. To build brick walls is long and rather laborious. But there is a wonderful way out is the partitions on a frame made of metal or wood. They will allow to make a wall of any shape in a short time. On how to properly do this in this article.

Partitions with a metal frame

This type of partitions is very light and suitable for rooms with high humidity. They can be installed in rooms with a ceiling height of 2.7 to 7.8 m. Their greatest advantage is the quick erection of the structure.

installation of metal frames of partitions

Like any construction work, the installation of a metal frame obeys a number of rules:

• the step of fixing the guides should not exceed a meter, it is best to mount them every 60 cm;
• the metal profile is fastened to the wall by a dowel with nails, this is quite enough given the load;
• all elements of the frame must be fixed at a minimum of three points;
• the distance between the posts should be 40 or 60 cm;
• the frame must be arranged in such a way that the joints of the sheets must be fixed to one profile;
• to install profiles to the floor it is necessary to use a special tape made of polyurethane foam or foam rubber, so that acoustic vibrations do not pass to the wall;
• if necessary, arrange a doorway in the partition, its box is installed immediately after the installation of the guides.

In view of these rules, you can proceed with the direct installation of the partition. For jobs, you will need two types of profiles:

1. UW - guide;
2. CW is rack-mountable.

All works are carried out in stages:

1. On the floor, you need to map the axis of the partition and apply it to the ceiling and adjacent walls.
2. On the floor and ceiling we fix the guide profiles with a special tape (damping).
3. Further, the racking profiles are taken and their height is adjusted in place, and the stand must go into the guide profile a few cm.
4. Go to the installation of racks, with the wall must be fixed to the wall dowel nails while not forgetting the tape. The other guides are attached to the profiles on the floor and ceiling with self-tapping screws for metal from both sides.
5. The doorway must encircle the profile, it is more convenient to mount the door frame to it.
6. When the frame is ready it can be sheathed with the material for finishing.

Also, when installing profiles, do not forget that the width between the posts should be a multiple of the width of the sheet material. So you do not have to cut and customize the sheets. Following this algorithm of actions you can build a metal frame for the partition.

Wooden frame for partitions

Wooden partitions have not lost their popularity. For its installation, you need a rail for rails and a mounting rail or the same beam for racks. Materials can be chosen from different types of wood, everything depends on your material possibilities. But it must be of high quality, without knots. The moisture content of the forest should be 12-14%. Another important criterion is the treatment of wood with antiseptics, to prevent its spoilage. The layout and cutting of the material for clarity will be considered on a concrete example. So, we have a room with a ceiling height of 2.6 m, in which it is necessary to install a partition with a thickness of horizontal guides (floor and ceiling) of 50 mm. Proceeding from this, the height of the vertical racks is 2.5 m. After calculations it is possible to proceed with the installation of the structure. On the marked lines on the floor and ceiling it is necessary to fasten the dowel beam with nails. Its thickness depends on the purpose of the partition:

• simple baffle cross-section 40 × 60 mm;
• if it is necessary to mount furniture on it -50 × 80 and above.

After this you can proceed to the installation of racks. They are set at the stop between the horizontals, slightly tilted at an angle. The distance between the posts is 60 cm, this is the most optimal option. After installing all the vertical elements, they must be fixed with screws to the corners on both sides of the rail on the top and bottom. Thanks to this, the construction is strong and stable. The manufacture of wooden frame by force to everyone.

Frame for gypsum board partitions

Gypsum plasterboard partitions can be made both on metal, and on a wooden skeleton. And each option has its own advantages. But in the conduct of construction work, a considerable role is played by the price. The metal profile costs an average of 200 rubles per piece. Therefore, the frame of wood will be cheaper and will not be worse than a metal analog. About how to make a partition of gypsum board on a frame made of wood we will tell further.

plasterboard partitions on a wooden frame

Drywall is the most suitable material for partitions. It is easy and quick to assemble. After installation, it is enough to patch the seams between the sheets and proceed to the finish finish. About how to build a wooden frame was previously described, so we will not repeat.

fastening of a partition of a skeleton

On the ready-made frame it is necessary to fix the sheets of plasterboard. Its installation begins with one edge gradually moving on the frame. And the best way is to calculate the layout of the sheets in advance, in order to avoid cutting the material. Mount drywall with self-tapping screws with a wide bonnet. At the same time, it's worth remembering that they should not be drowned in sheets, because the material is very fragile. After one side is fully protected by gypsum cardboard, the frame can be sound and heat insulated. This is very easy to do, because the distance between the posts is equal to the standard width of most materials. You need to pick up the necessary and lay it in the cavity of the frame. When covering the second side of the frame, you can slightly move the seams between the slabs so that the cracks do not crack from a large number of screws. Another important nuance, there should be a gap of 1-2 cm between the ceiling and the sheet of material. This is necessary so that the plaster in the slab does not crumble. At the final finish, the slot is closed with a skirting board. These partitions have good indicators of heat and sound insulation, and if you make it wider, you can hide it in the communication partition.

the construction of skeleton skeletons

The principle of the construction of the walls of the partition is the same, in spite of what materials it is made of. First, you need to fix the guides on the floor and ceiling of the room. Next, you should mount the vertical racks with a certain pitch. All joints of profiles and racks must be carefully fastened with screws. The wooden frame is mounted with metal corners, which are screwed to the timber. The device in the skeletons of the partitions is quite simple. It is necessary to carefully measure everything and securely fasten the parts together.

Cost of the frame of the partition

Calculate the cost of work can only be approximately. After all, the material is always purchased with a margin. So for a partition with a metal profile, the price per square meter is 380 rubles. This is the average price of the builders, plus you have to pay for the work. If you are going to do the partition yourself, then you need to know the pricing. Drywall on average costs from 200 to 400 rubles per sheet. The sheets basically have the following dimensions:

• height of 2.5 m;
• width 1,2 m;
• thickness from 9 to 12.5 mm.

Also you can not do without a profile. The guide profile costs an average of 200 rubles per 3 meters. The rack profile has a cost of 200 - 240 rubles for 4 m. When constructing a frame from a tree you will need a wooden beam. So the sawn timber section of 50 * 50 mm and a length of 6 m is 100 rubles a piece. For racks, you can use a material with a smaller cross-section, for example, 25 * 50 mm. The length of this bar is 2 or 3 m, and it costs 20 - 30 rubles apiece. If you take into account the prices for all materials, you can conclude that the frame of wood will cost less than a metal equivalent.

  This article describes the skeletons for partitions. Examples of their installation from various materials are given. Also, the cost of building materials for their erection is considered. Using the advice of the article, you can quickly install a partition in your home or any other room. Successful work.