Is all plasterboard the same thickness?

Is all plasterboard the same thickness?

Plasterboard tends to come with a thickness of 9.5mm or 12.5mm. However, you can purchase plasterboard with other levels of thickness. Plasterboard with increased thickness may be used for purposes of insulation, protecting against damage or to prevent noise transmission between rooms.

What is 15mm plasterboard used for?

15mm Knauf Wallboard is strong, versatile and great value plasterboard providing key cladding component in the majority of partitions, linings and ceilings. Plasterboard and cove comprise in general of a core of calcium sulphate dehydrate encased in paper liners.

Can you use 10mm plasterboard?

Gyprock Plus 10mm plasterboard is used as an internal lining in non wet areas, primarily in residential building applications.

Can you use 12.5 mm plasterboard on ceilings?

The most common plasterboard thickness is 9.5mm and 12.5mm. For ceilings is used 9.5mm thick plasterboard and for walls – 12.5mm.

Can you use 12.5 mm plasterboard ceiling?

What size screws do I need for 12.5 mm plasterboard?

38mm
The screw length should be such that the screw penetrates the timber by about 25mm (1 inch) i.e. for 9.5mm thick plasterboard use 32mm long screws, or for 12.5mm plasterboard use 38mm long screws.

How thick is normal plasterboard?

9.5 mm
There are two standard thicknesses of plasterboard – 9.5 mm and 12.5 mm. Plasterboard sizes for walls are 12.5mm or 13mm. It’s a great noise insulator and can reduce disturbance from other activities.

How thick is skim on plasterboard?

The skim coat is applied to the backing coat at a thickness of 2-3 mm. It is not designed to flatten, but is literally just a smoothing off coat. The Skim Coat is explained in section 2.

Can you dot and dab with 9.5 mm plasterboard?

All dot and dab was done using 9.5mm plasterboard rather than half inch boards. Easier to handle and cut and fix around walls (with door casings) that may be a little out of plumb.