Many of the advantages of using gypsum board, especially when compared with ordinary plaster walls. Moreover, gypsum board does not require elaborate workmanship.
Maintenance and repair of gypsum was easier and cheaper. In addition, the lightweight gypsum board, and even resistant to fire.
Use ceiling gypsum can also minimize heat so the room will feel much cooler. In fact, gypsum boards are also available in these types of wet areas for bathrooms and other damp spaces.
Wet gypsum board area has a wax coating. Indirect water seep into gypsum. However, the installation process you need to pay attention to some things that are not problematic. Here are some tips for you in dealing with issues related to the installation and maintenance of gypsum:
Connection gypsum board too tightly
Actually, it does not sound so bad. However, two gypsum boards side by side and too tightly can break at any time. Because, one day, gypsum board which you can expand and grow. For that, given the distance of about 0.3 cm between the boards.
The connection is not strong
Avoid connection "hanging". For that, do the planning before you build. Connection "hang" only allowed, if you put a long sheet of gypsum board horizontally. Even then only be "hung" boards along the 40.6 cm. The rest, you're in trouble.
Too much sand
In order to obtain a smooth surface, a lot of people too much sand gypsum. If this happens, you certainly gypsum board will be damaged. Make sure you always check the sanding process by highlighting the gypsum board with a flashlight from the bottom of the board (low angle). In this way, the part that will soon appear uneven.
Fixing a perforated gypsum board
For minor damage gypsum boards, make sure the holes are clean. Brush to clean and dispose of all the particles out of the hole. Once clean, moisturise.
Use tape to patch. With a putty knife, a hole can be filled with gypsum or compound of choice. Once dry, sandpaper surface has been patched. Ensure flush with the surrounding area.
For large holes, you have to cut part of the gypsum wallboard little deeper. The damaged section was cut with a knife. Then, unloading pieces using a prybar.
However, you have to be careful when picking up and put new plasterboard. We recommend that you turn off the power first to prevent a short circuit. Cover section of gypsum board that has been cut with a piece of gypsum that had been prepared.
Next, provide kompoun the barrier layer and the periphery of gypsum cement and gypsum cement is pressed so that the surface flush with the surrounding area. Allow to dry. After that, then you should sand the boundary area between the gypsum to make it look neat.











