HOW TO MAKE A SEMI-COLUMN IN PLASTERBOARD
Here are easy step-by-step instructions for making a half-board in plasterboard:
Preparation and measurements:
• Lay on the ground, to protect the flooring around the positioning area of the half-column, corrugated cardboard and cover cloths or, alternatively, felt cloth;
• Outline the semicircle that represents the diameter of the semicolumn on the ground with a construction pencil, using measurements with a professional tape measure. Note: it will be necessary to take into account the number of capitals to be inserted in the half-column and the dimensions of the base to properly evaluate the total width that the finished work will occupy;
• Using a plumb line or more simply a laser, bring the newly created semicircle back to the ceiling and draw it with a construction pencil;
• "Skeleton" of the half-column:
• Place the base of the half-column in plaster on the ground, with nylon dowels to screw @ 6, which looks like a metal semicircle to be mounted on the wall to simulate the presence of a column. Note: if you don't want to ruin the flooring, you can use double-sided tape;
• Carry out the same operation on the ceiling, fixing the metal semicircle. Note: use 3.5x25 phosphated nail screws in the case of an already existing plasterboard false ceiling, use steel dowels @ 8 in the case of other types of ceilings;
• Fasten 2 uprights (facing each other) to the end of the internal perimeter of the metal semicircle mounted on the ceiling, with 4.2x13 teks screws, drill bit or with a punching machine;
• Carry out the same operation in the internal perimeter of the semicircle on the ground with the end part of the uprights;
• With a magnetic bubble level, make sure that the 2 uprights are level and therefore perfectly vertical;
Coverage of the "skeleton":
• Take the ready-made module of the plasterboard half-column and position it so that the two ends perfectly match the two previously positioned uprights;
• Screw the module to the uprights with 3.5x25 nail tip phosphated screws;
• In the event that the half-column just applied does not fully cover the height of the skeleton made, proceed with measuring with a professional tape measure the missing part to be covered;
• Using the measuring tape, record the measurement just taken on another ready-made half-column module and mark the exact point where to cut the module with a construction pencil;
• Proceed with cutting the module with a "saw" from wood with hardened teeth;
• Insert a metal semicircle extension into the internal perimeter of the half-column previously fixed to the uprights;
• Screw the metal semicircle to the semicolon with 3.5x25 nail tip phosphated screws. Note: make sure that half of the metal extension remains uncovered so that the other half-column can be applied on it;
• Take the module of the half-column previously cut and position it on top of the one already fixed to the uprights;
• With the help of a screwdriver drill with depth adjustment, fix this second module to the metal semicircle extension and to the uprights with phosphated screws, 3.5x25 nail tip;
Base and Capital:
• Now that the column has closed, the base and capital will be applied. These two elements will be placed at the base and at the top of the column;
• Take the element that makes up the base and place it in the lower part of the column with adhesive and / or black phosphated screws with a 3.5x35 nail tip;
• Take the element that makes up the capital and place it in the upper part of the column with adhesive and / or black phosphated screws with a 3.5x35 nail tip;
Grouting and smoothing:
• Place the semi-adhesive gauze net on all joints;
• Now proceed, with a professional spatula, to grouting all the joints and the heads of the screws;
• Then wait for the grout to dry and if necessary pass a second coat (see article on grouting and follow the instructions);
• Sand everything with a manual grinder by removing the excess grout present and flattening any discrepancies in the work;
• Prepare the appropriate skim coat and with a professional trowel pass it all around the half-column in a homogeneous way;
Decoration and fantasy:
• Now that the half-column is ready we can pass a layer of fixative with a brush;
• All that remains is to proceed to decorate and paint the column just made, leaving room for imagination.
CAUTION:
The half-columns in plasterboard can be made with or without base and / or capitals.
In this case, the plasterboard half-column will be easier to make since the ceiling-to-ground measurement will also be the size of the half-column itself and there will be no complicated steps to perform. coli in taking into account the number of capitals to be inserted in the half-column and the dimensions of the base to properly evaluate the depth and total height.
Curiosity:
The bases and capitals on the market are of different types and materials.
For ease of processing, we recommend using those made of polystyrene.
For a greater guarantee of durability, however, we recommend using plaster ones.
Tools and materials:
• High quality corrugated cardboard
• 4x4 cover cloth
• Felt cloth
• Meter (measuring tape or folding wooden meter)
• 5 point laser and square
• Lead wire
• Construction pencil
• Felt tip pen
• Scissors for aluminum
• Punching tool
• Screwdriver drill with depth adjustment
• Professional cutter
• Hacksaw for plasterboard
• Wood saw
• Assembly glue
• Manual grinder
• Sandpaper
• Magnetic level with vials
• SDS drill bit 6x110
• SDS drill bit 8x110
• Professional spatula with insert
• Trowel 28x12
• Brush
• Bowl
•Ladder
• Half-column module in plasterboard
• Plasterboard capital module
• Basic plasterboard module
• Double sided tape
• Teks screws 4,2x13 flat head
• Black phosphated self-tapping screws with 3.5x25 nail tip
• Black phosphated self-tapping screws with 3.5x35 nail tip
• "upright" profiles in aluminum
• Specific grout
• Overlay
• Painting or finishing coating
• Steel expansion bolts with diameter 6.
ATTENTION: being this type of intervention very delicate, the advice is to contact a highly specialized company that can help you.
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