Plasterboard is a panel the will usually be pressed between a facer and a backer. The piece of material is used to make walls and ceilings for both domestic and commercial use. Drywall construction has become extremely popular as a quicker solution than traditional plaster.

Plasterboard is used by builders and designers meet building regulations for fire protection, acoustic insulation and thermal efficiency. It can also help to control condensation and potential damage in areas of high humidity.

  1. Plasterboard is just an inner layer of gypsum sandwiched between 2 layers of lining paper. The plasterboard includes various additives in the gypsum layer, with the weight and strength of the lining paper varying. This will give the finished board different properties.
  2. Plasterboard is actually really, really good for soundproofing and cutting the amount of airborne sounds like music and speech, transmitting through the walls. You can purchase specific plasterboard that can increase the sound proofing of your home or business.
  3. Almost all plasterboard choices come with the additional option of either tapered edge or square edge. Tapered edge boards are ideal for jointing or skimming, while square edge plasterboard is generally used for creating textured finishes.
  4. If you are building or redecorating an area that will remain constantly damp such as a bathroom, kitchen or toilet you should not use standard plasterboard as this is not ideal for moisture dense environments. For areas that will have increased moisture, it is advisable to use a suitably moisture resistant plasterboard which is a high-performance internal plasterboard for use in areas where there is high humidity and temporary external exposure.
  5. Our sister brand Walls And Ceilings International has a huge range of plasterboard from British Gypsum, Knauf and Siniat. With many different types of plasterboard to suit your needs, why not head over to Walls and Ceilings International. Our nationwide delivery service offers next day delivery too so you can get the job done faster!