Drywall — page 2
Plasterboard, metal framing and insulation.
Building a built-in plasterboard unit, such as a TV panel or an entrance bench, is calculated differently from a standard partition. What to include in the quote.
The insulation inside a plasterboard partition changes acoustic and thermal performance. Differences between glass wool, rock wool and other materials.
A poorly reinforced door opening in plasterboard ends up with a misaligned frame. Which reinforcements are essential before fitting the joinery.
Guideline rates for plasterboard partitions and ceilings per m², and what factors raise the price above the base rate.
Compound consumption varies with the number of coats and the final finish required. An indicative calculation per m² so you don't run short on site.
Sloping ceilings under the roof need more insulation than a standard partition. What to bear in mind when quoting a loft or attic conversion.
Difference between the board-to-metal screw (TN) and the metal-to-metal screw (TM), and what length to use depending on whether you have one or two boards per side.
Average hourly rate of a skilled plasterboarder in Spain and why the final compound finish is usually quoted as a separate item.
Which type of plasterboard to choose for each room, how much framing and insulation is needed, and what margin to add for cuts.