When repairing, many face uneven walls, and immediately the question arises how to eliminate this problem. You can clean the surface and re-plaster it, but it's long and hard. Not everyone has time to choose this method. You can make the alignment with gypsum board. About what methods exist and at what price it will cost to tell in this article.
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Drywall for wall finishing
Due to the wide variety it is possible to choose both a moisture-resistant material for finishing the bathroom, and fireproof. These qualities make plasterboard a universal material.
Framework for wall leveling
The most common form of alignment is the fastening of the material to the frame. Consider how to properly make a frame. To begin with, a chart of fixing the guides can be printed on a piece of paper. This will speed up the work, and calculate the amount of material for the skin. Further on the floor and ceiling we mark two lines, they should be parallel to each other. After this, it is necessary to mark on the wall vertical guides. For this, it is best to use the laser level. Racks must be placed in 60 cm increments. After installation, horizontal jumpers must be provided, which are fixed to the posts by special "crab" fasteners. Their length is 54 cm. The guides and racks are fixed with self-tapping screws for metal. That's all the frame is ready and it is possible to coat it with plasterboard.
Methods for leveling walls with plasterboard
It would seem that it may be easier to wall plasterboard sheets, but even here there are several ways to align. Let us consider them in more detail.
leveling of walls with plasterboard without beacons
Very often, when the frameless method of leveling is used, beacons are used. These are small squares of plasterboard that are fixed to the wall with glue and level by level. This is done to obtain an even wall. But, you can even out the wall without them.
To do this, you need:
- drywall;
- glue;
- building level;
- wedges.
On the sheet of drywall we apply large drops of glue and fix it to the wall. After that, level by level. You can use the plumb line. After all the sheets are glued to the wall, they must be fixed with props. This is done because the adhesive layer can be different across the entire plane of the sheet and it is necessary for it to grasp. In this way it is fashionable to level the wall and get an ideal surface for further finishing.
leveling of walls with plasterboard and frame
Most experts agree that the best option for leveling walls is the skeleton method. He will start work without additional training. In addition, the frame can hide various communications. Drywall material with low thermal conductivity, which will greatly improve the climate in the room. If desired, the frame can be insulated with mineral wool, which will ensure good heat and sound insulation. This becomes possible only with the skeleton method of wall finishing. First, the frame is mounted, as already discussed earlier. After that, the material is attached to the guides using self-tapping screws. Joints of sheets can be plastered. As a result, we get a smooth surface suitable for painting or wallpapering.
leveling of walls without gypsum plasterboard
If at you in a room of a wall equal, except for small errors. It is possible to mount sheets of material directly on them. This method of fastening is called frameless. It is quite rare, and does not allow additional insulation of the wall or soundproofing.
For this alignment method we will need:
- gypoksprton;
- reinforcing tape;
- glue;
- putty;
- primer.
The surface of the wall is pre-treated with a primer. After it dries on the wall, apply glue with a spatula with a step of 25-30 cm. After that, fix on them sheets of gypsum board. In this case, leave a gap of 1 cm from the floor and ceiling. This will ensure a good drying. Then the seams between the sheets and the resulting gaps can be plastered using reinforcing tape. So that in the future there are no cracks on the wall.
Alignment of walls with plasterboard in a wooden house
A wooden house is a beautiful and certain atmosphere of coziness and warmth. But this causes a lot of problems in the repair. Therefore, very often the owners of such housing plaster the walls with plasterboard. First of all, this allows you to solve many tasks at once:
- wall leveling- the surface is perfectly smooth, and as you know it is easier to glue wallpapers and paint them on such walls;
- warming - the frame is fashionable to be filled with a heater that will favorably affect the temperature inside the premises and will reduce heating costs;
- disguise of communications - the wiring and pipes are much easier to hide in the frame than to make wooden boxes for them;
- interior decoration - when working with material, there are many opportunities for creating different arches and niches.
When leveling walls with gypsum boards, it is also necessary to mount the frame. It can be both metal and wooden. It does not matter.
Before you start to work, you need to prepare the tools:
- construction knife;
- roulette;
- bulgarian;
- drill;
- screwdriver or screwdriver.
Also, self-tapping screws will be needed to fix the frame and its skin. First, the walls must be cleaned well and covered with a special compound. Apply antiseptics better in several layers, giving a good dry out the previous one. After that you can proceed with the installation of the frame. Its base and top are attached to the wall of the house. This is necessary because the tree eventually shrinks, and is also able to absorb moisture and expand. When installing the frame, it is necessary to take into account that the whole structure can withstand not only the weight of the material, finishing finishes and additional decor elements. Then we trim the frame with sheets of gypsum board and prepare the surface for the final finishing. To do this, you must prim the wall and allow it to dry. Next, you need to plaster the surface, then the joints of the sheets should be reinforced with a special tape. And for the corners to use perfofugly, which will serve as additional protection of the material.
Thickness of plasterboard for leveling walls
In the modern construction market, a plasterboard with a width of 600 or 1200 mm and a length of 2000-4000 mm is mainly represented. The thickness of the material varies from 6 to 24 mm. Basically, for wall sheathing, a thickness of 12.5 mm is used. If you plan to make wall lights or hang lockers, it's best to give preference to 24 mm thick plasterboard. This will make it possible to build a strong structure, designed for the load. When choosing the thickness of the material, follow the goals that you pursue.
Alignment of walls with plasterboard
If you are going to hire workers to level the walls, then you need to know the pricing. On average, one square meter of the wall will cost from 500 to 800 rubles. This is not so cheap, especially when you consider that the walls need to be leveled in several rooms. When you work independently, you have to spend money, but the material. First of all you need to purchase metal profiles and guides. Guide profiles cost from 150 to 250 rubles apiece (length is equal to 3 m). The rack profile has a price from 190 to 300 rubles. Still need a corner profile, which has a price of 27 to 120 rubles apiece. Therefore, it is not difficult to calculate the cost of the material. Still, self-leveling will be cheaper, because Do not have to pay for the services of the masters.
This article describes various methods for leveling walls using plasterboard. The cost of material and work with the hiring of specialists is given. Using the advice of the article, you can easily level the walls of gypsum board in your house, and calculate the cost of the material. Successful work.