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What Is Drywall and Why Is It Preferred?
Drywall (gypsum board) is a building panel made of gypsum plaster sandwiched between two layers of cardboard. Its light weight, fast installation and versatility have made it an essential material in modern interior renovation.
| Drywall Type | Colour Code | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | White | Dry interiors, partition walls, ceilings |
| Moisture-resistant | Green | Bathroom, kitchen, basement |
| Fire-resistant | Pink/Red | High fire-risk areas, corridors |
| Acoustic | Blue/Special | Home cinema, music room, children's room |
💡 Critical choice: Using standard drywall in a bathroom leads to swelling and mould in humid conditions. Green (moisture-resistant) board is mandatory for wet areas.
Drywall Partition Walls
Drywall partitions are the most practical and cost-effective way to reorganise a space:
- Dividing a large living area into a bedroom and sitting room
- Creating a walk-in wardrobe or dressing room
- Building a home office partition
- Semi-separating the kitchen from the living area
- Splitting a large children's room in two
Electrical conduits, heating pipes and acoustic insulation can all be routed inside the partition wall. Planning these details upfront avoids the hassle of opening walls later.
False Ceiling Types
False ceilings offer both aesthetic and functional solutions. The most popular types:
| Ceiling Type | Appearance | Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Flat drywall | Clean, modern | Regulates ceiling height, smooth surface |
| Stepped (cove) | Layered depth | Different levels create a sense of volume |
| Box (niche) | Framed | Ideal for recessed downlights |
| Recessed reveal | Indirect light | Hidden LED strip channel — ambient glow |
| Plaster rose/cornice | Classical | Traditional and decorative character |
LED Lighting Integration
One of the greatest advantages of false ceilings is integrating lighting seamlessly into the space:
- Recessed downlights — Fixtures set flush into the drywall; clean and modern
- Indirect lighting — LED strip hidden in a ceiling-wall reveal; soft ambient glow
- Linear lighting — Long LED profiles in drywall channels; architectural effect
ℹ️ Plan the lighting first. Adding cables after the ceiling is closed creates major difficulty and cost. The electrical plan and false ceiling project must run in parallel.
Installation Process
- Metal frame installation — U and C profiles anchored to walls and ceiling
- Utility routing — Electrical, heating and acoustic insulation run through the frame
- Board fixing — Drywall panels screwed to the metal profile
- Joint filling and taping — Gaps between panels filled with compound, tape applied
- Skim coat — Surface brought to a perfectly smooth finish
- Sanding, primer and paint — Final decoration applied
💡 Joint quality is critical: Poor joint filling leads to visible cracks and marks over time. Choosing an experienced applicator makes all the difference here.
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