I am browsing renovation plasterboard and regular plasterboard on the Byggmax website. They only have one type of renovation plasterboard, it is 6mm thick, then 120x240 - costs around a hundred per sheet. Then there's an economy board, 13x120x240, and it costs just under 70 bucks? How can it be CHEAPER than the renovation plasterboard? Larger volumes on the latter?
Can you use regular 13mm wall plasterboard and ceiling mount it? Are there other types of plasterboard to use instead?
Best regards,
Hilife!
Can you use regular 13mm wall plasterboard and ceiling mount it? Are there other types of plasterboard to use instead?
Best regards,
Hilife!
You should use the regular type in the ceiling, not the renovation plasterboard. Regular plasterboard is usually available from 2.2 m to 3 m at building supply stores. There is also a new model that has tapered edges all around the board to make it easier when plastering the boards.
That renovation gypsum is expensive probably has to do with volumes, and the gypsum price is hardly many kronor per sheet, the rest is paper, manufacturing, warehousing, waste, profit, etc. etc. So the thickness of the gypsum layer affects the manufacturing price very little. Additionally, competition and thereby price pressure are probably mainly on 1200x2400x13.
You can perfectly well install the regular 13mm gypsum boards on ceilings; I've done so in the garage. It's a hassle to putty the short edges where recesses are missing. I also used fiberglass tape, so all the seams are cracked now; I will only use paper tape in the future. I really have no idea what I'm going to install on the ceiling of the house later, it feels almost impossible (for me) to putty the gypsum so that I'm satisfied in a living environment. In the garage, I have much lower demands. But I'm leaning a bit towards huntonit or gypsum ceiling in small panels with a 45-degree beveled edge all around, or painted panel or paper-stretched ceiling (or whatever it's called) or ... well, we'll see ...
Regular full-size gypsum you can't install on your own or with an assistant on the ceiling without tools. Prepare everything and rent a drywall lift for a day. It costs 70-100:-/day. Otherwise, you can gather 3-4 friends and get it done without a lift but with swearing instead. With a lift, you still need a helping hand, but just to get the board onto the lift. I think 900x2400 boards you might manage to get onto the lift yourself, though with a lot of swearing then.
You can perfectly well install the regular 13mm gypsum boards on ceilings; I've done so in the garage. It's a hassle to putty the short edges where recesses are missing. I also used fiberglass tape, so all the seams are cracked now; I will only use paper tape in the future. I really have no idea what I'm going to install on the ceiling of the house later, it feels almost impossible (for me) to putty the gypsum so that I'm satisfied in a living environment. In the garage, I have much lower demands. But I'm leaning a bit towards huntonit or gypsum ceiling in small panels with a 45-degree beveled edge all around, or painted panel or paper-stretched ceiling (or whatever it's called) or ... well, we'll see ...
Regular full-size gypsum you can't install on your own or with an assistant on the ceiling without tools. Prepare everything and rent a drywall lift for a day. It costs 70-100:-/day. Otherwise, you can gather 3-4 friends and get it done without a lift but with swearing instead. With a lift, you still need a helping hand, but just to get the board onto the lift. I think 900x2400 boards you might manage to get onto the lift yourself, though with a lot of swearing then.
Something worth considering is that a finished treated ceiling might not end up being much more expensive than using plain gypsum boards, but if it's new construction with larger volumes and plenty of time, then you just have to keep trudging on
If you choose standard boards, make sure to bevel the short sides before attaching the boards so you have space for filler and tape. Alternatively, there is custom ceiling gypsum that's already beveled all around, as mentioned earlier.
I would probably never want to install plain gypsum boards in a ceiling myself, considering all the steps and effort needed to get a smooth, white ceiling.
Long live beadboard
If you choose standard boards, make sure to bevel the short sides before attaching the boards so you have space for filler and tape. Alternatively, there is custom ceiling gypsum that's already beveled all around, as mentioned earlier.
I would probably never want to install plain gypsum boards in a ceiling myself, considering all the steps and effort needed to get a smooth, white ceiling.
Long live beadboard
Thanks for all the answers.
I don't want a ceiling with "tracks" that ceiling plaster creates when buying beveled tiles. Then I probably don't feel like puttying and sanding the ceiling either. I believe in paneling. Maybe not tongue and groove but something wood-like in white. Dropping the idea of putting regular plasterboard in the ceiling anyway. Seems really hard...
I don't want a ceiling with "tracks" that ceiling plaster creates when buying beveled tiles. Then I probably don't feel like puttying and sanding the ceiling either. I believe in paneling. Maybe not tongue and groove but something wood-like in white. Dropping the idea of putting regular plasterboard in the ceiling anyway. Seems really hard...
it is easier with plaster than paneling according to me anyway hire a painter who does the spackling and painting
However, I agree that wood paneling takes "a little" time and can be a bit tricky to install alone, but there are plenty of alternatives worth checking out. Huntonit is available in various sizes and patterns, including a wood-like pattern with graining. Then there's the brand's panel board, available in V and beadboard designs.
Go out and see what's available at a larger home improvement store if you live near one.
Go out and see what's available at a larger home improvement store if you live near one.
Used short planks, i.e., 120x60 cm plasterboards with beveled edges. The only thing that needs to be filled is the screw heads. Looks really nice and can also be handled alone.
Planning to try installing these on a wall as well to achieve a slightly different effect.
Planning to try installing these on a wall as well to achieve a slightly different effect.