How to make a crate for drywall

Sheets from gypsum cardboard today the most relevant material for leveling ceilings, walls in all rooms. In this article we will look at how to make a crate for drywall on the wall and ceiling, given the nuances of its manufacture.

Preparation - the key to success

To equip a certain structure, it is important to make the right measurements, selecting only high-quality materials, because the durability of the whole structure depends on it. Among the selected material when creating the frame can be noted quality wood or metal.

It is important to pay attention that if the preference fell on the frame of wood, such a design should be constructed only in a room with low humidity. Otherwise, in the external environment, due to high humidity and temperature fluctuations, such lathing will quickly become unusable, this also applies to interior rooms with high humidity. If this is not taken into account, such constructions will easily swell and the wall will change its original shape, becoming wavy.

Metal profile mounting

The backbone for drywall is recruited from the metal profile, as such a device increases the duration of operation, creating a perfectly flat surface of the surface. It is easy to work with this type of material, plus it is durable and reliable. For these reasons, most professionals who undertake the installation of a drywall lath, prefer a metal profile.

To assemble the metal frame you may need:

• screwdriver with interchangeable nozzles;
• hammer;
• construction level to look out for drywall joints that require alignment (it can be laser);
• drill or hammer drill;
• construction drawing pencil.

Profile types

Then, when you start to make the frame, consider the differences among the profiles, since it depends on what shape your design will become. They are divided into such classifications:

• Mon - guiding profile similar to the letter "P". Serves for mounting on the ceiling or for side products.
• Ps - stand profile. It has a stiffener needed to strengthen the designated points in the structure. It is used for the manufacture of partitions.
• Pp - this type of profile is used to build ceiling structures. Appearance resembles the letter "P".

When building a batten for drywall, the following components must be purchased:

• dowels are needed to attach profiles to the wall with concrete pavement;
• special brackets;
• self-tapping screws (they are important when installing drywall).

Calculations and wall mounting

Having acquired all the necessary materials for the work, we proceed to the installation of the batten on the wall. First, the basis is selected for the selected surface, to which the whole structure will be joined.

Further, an indent from the wall of approximately 65 mm or more is made, it all depends on the unevenness of its surface. Then a straight line is drawn on the ceiling (this mark serves as a guide for the profile). After all the work done, we put this markup on the floor. This procedure is carried out using a laser level. Thanks to this label, you can easily navigate the installation with the lower profile guides.

In this phase of the work, calculations must be carried out correctly, since they will affect the result and the flatness of the wall. Labels, both upper and lower, must be strictly perpendicular.

Assembly and mounting frame

After all the procedures carried out with the marking, you should proceed to the installation of the frame. Take a punch, attach Mon-guides over the entire surface of the wall. Further, installation and collection of racks, which contribute to the fixing of drywall, are performed.

When assembling, you will need not only Mon, but also Pn profiles. Installation is carried out in this order:

• A markup is made to the profile fasteners. The distance from the ceiling is approximately 14 cm. This distance is made taking into account the installation, as well as existing or possible communications along the entire ceiling. After that, fasteners from “Mon” profiles are attached to the ceiling.
• In places where carrier profiles are located, suspensions are introduced, in 55 cm steps.
• Then cutting is performed on the guide according to the necessary measurements and is mounted in the profile of Mon.
• In the final stage, transverse profiles are used with fasteners.

To the ceiling

Unlike walls, the installation of drywall lathing on the ceiling has its own specifics. At the heart of the frame uses 2 types of profile: UD and CD. If it is necessary to produce a shaped ceiling or multi-level, then in the frame are used such profiles as CW and UW. The thickness of these profiles is 50, 75 and 100 mm. Now consider the process of manufacturing such types of frame:

1. Cellular.
2. Transverse.
3. Complex shapes.

Honeycomb frame

This type of frame will be optimal for a single-level ceiling. The installation process is as follows:

• In this case, the crate will have an intersection of 90 °. To start the installation, you decide the issues related to the height and level of the ceiling. To do this, using the water level, in each corner of the outer / inner mark put.
• Thanks to this measurement you can find the lowest point on the main ceiling. From it must retreat about 25 mm, with a margin of up to 30 mm. This thickness will be required to install a CD profile (this is in case you need to raise the ceiling as high as possible).
• The resulting labels are connected by chokline (you can also take a paint cord, dip it in a dye, stretch it between the marks and beat off the level), with the result that you will get the outline of the future level of the ceiling frame.
• Now it's time to fix the UD profile along the ceiling perimeter on the wall. It fits strictly on the line. Pitch of fixing dowels 30–40 cm. Often profiles are sold with ready-made mounting holes. In this case, the task is simplified.
• Since we are making a cellular or cross-frame, place labels on the ceiling above the profile every 60 cm on both sides. Next, beat off the line cord. Perform this operation perpendicularly, as a result of which you will have a grid with cells of 60? 60 cm broken on the ceiling. You will need to fix the console on the received lines, but not at the intersection of the profile. Suspensions are installed only for one direction of the profile.
• Attachment of suspensions is performed at intervals of up to 60 cm in the direction of the profile. Please note that it is important to consider the direction of the solid profile, not the transverse one. Profile length can be 3.5 or 4 m.
• Suspensions are fixed to the ceiling with dowels O 6 mm. It is desirable that there was a ring at the inlet of the dowel. Due to this, they will not fall into the mounting holes on the suspension. If the hole is larger than a diameter of 6 mm, replace the plug with a larger one.
• Now it's time to install a CD profile. It should be shorter than the required length by 5 mm. Otherwise, it may be deformed during installation.
• When performing the following actions can not be in a hurry. To set the profile level, stretch the nylon rope. In order not to be delayed by profiles, bend the overhangs slightly higher than the thread level, and at the same time grab the profile. After that, let go of the profile in turn and fasten it to the suspensions by level with small screws, which are known as “fleas”. They also fix a CD and a UD profile among themselves.
• When all the solid profiles are exposed and fixed to the suspensions, you can begin to manufacture cells. For this purpose it will be necessary to use a special crab. At an angle of 90 °, fasten with crabs sections of a profile of suitable size across the existing frame. The crab and lintel are also fixed in "bugs".

Cross frame

Another option for a single-level plasterboard ceiling is to make a transverse frame. Many masters use just such technology.

The advantage of the transverse frame is that there is no need to use crabs and lintels, which entails additional material costs.

In this case, the CD profile is set in 40 cm increments. In this scenario, one sheet of GCR will cross 6 profiles, 2 of which will be on the edges. The installation of such a framework is recommended to start from the corner of the room, which is as close as possible to the value of 90 °. As a result, on the one hand, it should be half in contact with the CD profile, and the next sheet of plasterboard will be screwed on the second part.

As for the rest, the principle of frame assembly, calculation and fastening do not differ from the manufacturing technology of a honeycomb frame. Uses all the same suspensions and UD guides that will hold the entire structure.

Complex shapes

If you plan to assemble a multi-level ceiling with the presence of figures, then the frame of the batten is assembled in a special way. At the same time for the manufacture of a particular design there are no templates. Each master can bring to life almost any shape and design on the ceiling of profiles and drywall. So, if it is necessary to bend the UD profile, then along its entire length, make cuts every 5–10 cm. Also in such constructions a UW profile is used, which is cut and screwed along the frame line. For the batten, the same CD profile is used, which is fixed by suspensions to the ceiling.

To complete the figures or make several levels on the ceiling, experience in working with plasterboard is required. If you don’t have it, then you shouldn’t risk it, as this may result in damage to the material.

Wooden crate

The framework for installing drywall can be made of wood. The choice of the necessary components, and in particular, wooden parts must be approached very carefully.

1. For vertical uprights, the bar must be a cross section of not less than 40? 70 mm, and for horizontal 30? 50 mm.
2. All wooden elements of the frame should be treated with an antiseptic, which will protect the wood from insects and rot. They should also be treated with a fire fighting compound.
3. Making the frame is recommended to be made of coniferous wood. As for humidity, the level should be no more than 15%. Otherwise, during the drying of the wooden frame, the screws can fall out of the wood.
4. In places where the gypsum board joins it is recommended to use a timber of 40? 80 mm.

For the manufacture of wooden crates, you must have the following tools:

• metal corners;
• self-tapping screws;
• mounting dowels;
• level;
• screwdriver;
• screwdriver.

Step by step instructions wall batten

The sequence of works is as follows:

• The first thing you do is markup for the future frame.
• Further on the wall are determined the weakest points with stuck plaster and irregularities. If necessary, they can be strengthened or completely dismantled until the draft wall.
• The next step is to install the batten. It should start with a horizontal bar, which is fixed to the floor.
• To the horizontal bar fix the vertical slats with a space of 10 mm from the edge of the batten. The installation step of the vertical batten is 60 cm.
• All vertical bars should be level. To fix them on the ceiling, attach the horizontal bar to which the vertical slats will be mounted.

If the floor is uneven, then you can level the horizontal bar with the help of linings made of thin wedges or chipboard.

When the frame is ready, it remains the case for small - installation of drywall.

Simplified frame assembly procedure

In some cases, you can assemble a drywall frame on the floor. Especially if the size of the wall and the whole room allows it. The size of the whole frame must match the size of the wall. Make it smaller on all sides by 5 mm. To do this, collect the frame from the vertical and horizontal bars. With a step of 60 mm fasten additional wooden crossbar.

Before installing the frame on the wall, insulate the wall. The frame is fastened along the entire perimeter with dowels, screws or dowels-nails.

By following these simple guidelines, you can make all the installation work on the ceiling and wall battens. At the same time it is possible to use both a metal profile, and wooden whetstones.

When all this is done in the correct sequence, you can proceed to the installation of drywall. Having the right tool at hand, having skills in construction work and applying the knowledge from this article, assembling the sheathing of the profile will not be difficult for you, and as a result, a good result will not keep you waiting long.

Video

In the provided video materials, you will clearly see the principle of assembling a framework for drywall:

Scheme

On these schemes, you can take a closer look at the subtleties and features of the installation of a frame for drywall: