Secure Resources – Gyproc Plasterboard Apply Plaster Materials to Internal Backgrounds

Private and Confidential2 A Saint-Gobain company Secure Gyproc Plasterboards Understand the range of Gyproc Plasterboard types and how they are cut and fixed into position

Private and Confidential3 A Saint-Gobain company Introduction Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds One gauge casting is the production of plaster casts in ornate features, for example ceiling roses. The skill being developed relates to casting smaller pieces of work.

Private and Confidential4 A Saint-Gobain company Aims: To show different plasterboards and how to fix them in place. Objectives: To know and recognise different plasterboards, and know how to fix them. Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds

Private and Confidential5 A Saint-Gobain company What do you know: How many different plasterboards can you name? What standard thicknesses are boards available in? What colour is a fire line board? How should boards be stored? Name 2 tools used for cutting plasterboard? Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds

Private and Confidential6 A Saint-Gobain company PLASTERBOARD Introduction: Flat sheets of plaster sandwiched between two layers of paper liner By varying the content of the core and the type of liner used, boards are produced to suit many different requirements Requirements include fire resistance, sound absorption, water resistance or impact resistance Designed to meet all current Building Regs A range of 30 different boards in a wide variety of sizes Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds

Private and Confidential7 A Saint-Gobain company Gyproc WallBoard The standard board product with ivory paper suitable for most applications where normal fire, structural and acoustic levels are required. Manufactured in 9.5mm, 12.5mm and 15mm thickness. Used for internal partitions and ceilings. Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds

Private and Confidential8 A Saint-Gobain company Gyproc WallBoard TEN A Gyproc WallBoard engineered to meet the guidance given in the revised Building Regulations Approved Document Part E. Where used plasterboard must have a mass of 10kg/m² for internal partitions and separating walls in all residential projects, both new build and refurbishment. Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds

Private and Confidential9 A Saint-Gobain company Gyproc SoundBloc Gypsum plasterboard with a higher density and sound damping core. Designed for use in British Gypsum wall lining, partition and ceiling systems where greater levels of sound insulation are required. Pale blue coloured face paper. Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds

Private and Confidential10 A Saint-Gobain company Gyproc Moisture Resistant Board Gypsum plasterboard with water repellent additives in the core, encased in a special green paper liner. Suitable as a base for ceramic tiling in wet use areas. Also used for external soffits in sheltered positions. Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds

Private and Confidential11 A Saint-Gobain company Gyproc Plank A 19mm thick version of Gyproc WallBoard. Used as the main board in a variety of British Gypsum systems where acoustic performance is a requirement. Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds

Private and Confidential12 A Saint-Gobain company Gyproc FireLine Gypsum plasterboard with fibre glass and other additives in the core, used in British Gypsum partition, wall lining and ceiling systems to give increased fire protection. Pink coloured face paper for clear identification on site. Also available in a moisture resistant version. Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds

Private and Confidential13 A Saint-Gobain company Gyproc WallBoard DUPLEX Gyproc WallBoard backed with a vapour control membrane. Used for wall and ceiling linings where vapour control and a plasterboard lining are required in one fixing operation. Can improve thermal resistance of the lining when facing a minimum 20mm cavity. Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds

Private and Confidential14 A Saint-Gobain company 1. Lay board flat face up. 2. Mark off the measurements required, and place the straight edge up to these marks. Cutting Gyproc Plasterboards Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds

Private and Confidential15 A Saint-Gobain company Cutting Gyproc Plasterboards Run a Kraft knife along the straight edge to score the paper face of the board. Self retracting knifes are the best to use to reduce risk of injury. Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds

Private and Confidential16 A Saint-Gobain company Cutting Gyproc Plasterboards Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds

Private and Confidential17 A Saint-Gobain company British Gypsum offer you an alternative: The Blade Runner: Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds

Private and Confidential18 A Saint-Gobain company Fixing of Gyproc Plasterboards View of ceiling with boards tacked in position and staggered end joints Staggered end joints Joists Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds

Private and Confidential19 A Saint-Gobain company Fixing of Gyproc Plasterboards The common method is to screw fix plasterboards with Drywall Timber Screws. Max 3mm Not less than 13mm Galvanised clout nail Nail pulling back paper liner, not penetrating through Nail head flush with board Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds

Private and Confidential20 A Saint-Gobain company You now should have the knowledge to answer the following How many different plasterboards can you name? What standard thicknesses are boards available in? What colour is a Gyproc FireLine board? How should boards be stored? Name 2 tools used for cutting plasterboard? Fixing Gyproc Plasterboards To Backgrounds