The introduction of drywall has completely changed the way interior wall finishing was done. It finishes interior wall and reduces construction time considerably. Drywall is popularly known as wall board, gypsum board or plasters board and is used to make interior walls and ceilings. The most important parameter which is taken into consideration while installing drywall is its size and thickness. In the field of interior wall decorations, a drywall is a revolutionized method.

Drywall Installation

The preferred thickness sizes used for installing drywall are 3/8 inch (0.952 cm), 1/4 inch (0.635 cm), 1/2 inch (1.27 cm), and 5/8 inch (1.59 cm). In this regard, your architecture and your contractor are the best people to consult for choosing appropriate drywall thickness. Once the drywall installation is complete the next step is to paint it. Drywall installation comprises of various steps such as preparing the site for drywall, installing drywall, installing corner bead, taping and mudding, applying the second coat of mud, applying the final coat of mud and Sanding.

Drywall Cracks

Drywall can be easily damaged when exposed to water. The crack in the sealing is very much annoying for the home owners. The various causes of drywall cracks include temperature change, seepage of water, and physical damage due to force or shock.

It requires a lot of patience to fix the drywall cracks. The procedure is very simple and the equipment required is putty knife, sandpaper, paint brush, paint, seam tape, mud pan, mud trowel, and safety glasses.

Procedure for repairing drywall

Step-1: Removing all the debris and paint hanging around the cracked portion.

Step- 2: In case, crack is elongating you have to remove weak debris by force.

Step-3: Now, use sandpaper to smoothen out the cracked portion.

Step-4: Mix the plaster mixture, using the mud pan.

Step-5: Now use putty knife to apply the plaster.

Step-6: Make a small strip and cover the crack

Step -7: Now apply coat of plaster over the seam tape.

Mould Growth

Drywall supports the growth of mould because it is porous and lightweight substance. Nowadays in order to prevent mould growth, the sheet of drywall is made from fiberglass, instead of paper. The growth of mould occurs due to humidity and dampness. In susceptible people, mould can trigger allergies like asthma, sneezing, or cold like symptoms.

Key Benefits

The installation of drywall is very easy. Its key benefits are

Versatility: It can be used in all internal areas.

Flexibility: You can create and divide the space according to your needs.

Dry Construction: The work environment is clean, dry and dust free.

Excellent Performance: The output is fruitful in terms of fire rating, thermal and sound insulation.

Aesthetic appeal: It allows ease of decoration with tile, paints or wall paper.

Speed of installation: When compared to conventional masonry system, it is 3 to 4 times faster.

Lightweight: When compared to the conventional masonry systems, it is 8 to 10 times lighter.

Partitioning: Drywall is also preferred for doing room partitioning.