The plasterboard countertops have many advantages.

First of all plasterboard is a dry, versatile, economical construction material that can be bought in panels made of two sheets of cardboard separated by a layer of gypsum. Gypsum can be treated with special additives: fire-retardant, anti-wet and sound-absorbing.

The panel dimensions vary in most cases from 120 X 2000 cm or from 120 x 3000 cm (standard panel).

The thickness of the panels is generally 12.5 mm.

The plasterboard has many advantages compared to a traditional masonry work. First of all it is a very light material, it is easy to install and to work (it can be cut with a simple cutter), it is quick to apply.

Then, depending on the additives added to the plaster, it allows a good thermal and acoustic insulation, as well as being water-repellent and fire-retardant.

Despite being light, the plasterboard panel has good resistance to stress and bending, and can even be used to create curved or movable structures designed to withstand heavy weight.

Furthermore, the plasterboard structures have the advantage of being able to be readjusted or dismantled in a very simple way and without having to resort to masonry work, as happens with traditional masonry walls or ceilings.

For this reason it is a perfect material for DIYers and also accessible to those who have never done work at home.

The plasterboard is used almost exclusively to create walls and false ceilings or to divide the rooms.

How to build a plasterboard countertop

I because they are built in plasterboard ceiling are among the various, but mainly because they have excellent sound-absorbing properties of plasterboard and especially the possibility of hiding behind the panels (fiber)

 wires, pipes and systems that pass along the ceiling without the need for masonry work.

How to mount a plasterboard ceiling?

First of all we need to create the framework that will hold the panels. This frame is formed of aluminum rods juxtaposed to each other to form a grid. In this way the panels can be fixed to the grid for the full width of the ceiling.

The various types of countertops

The prototype plasterboard ceiling is the one that looks aesthetically uniform.

In order for this effect to occur, the joints between the panels must be covered with self-adhesive gauze cover; then you can proceed to apply the grout and sand the whole.

To finish one or two coats of painting.

Another way to mount the false ceiling is to leave the aluminum rods 'visible', supporting the panels without fixing them. In this way the panels can be removed at any time, to allow inspection of the systems and pipes in general without having to intervene on the false ceiling.

Finally, it is possible to place LED spotlights suitable for the most modern environments inside the false ceiling.

LED spotlights generally require less maintenance than ordinary light bulbs

As they hardly incinerate and have a greater illuminating power.

Even before deciding the type of ceiling best suited to you, it is good to keep in mind that there are four types of plasterboard panels to choose from:

1. Type A panels are the standard ones, and are the most common; they are suitable for environments that do not present particular problems, such as humidity or the need for greater thermal or acoustic insulation.

2. Type E panels are designed for outdoor use.

The difference compared to standard plasterboard (see above) lies in the internal composition of the panels which have a layer of sand, crushed stone and cement wrapped in a cement casing.

This panel is weatherproof; it does not flex, does not swell and therefore can be used in the external areas of the building.

3. Those of type F are fireproof.

The panel has a partially dehydrated plaster inside of perlite, glass and vermiculite fibers.

Thanks to their resistance to fire, these panels can also be used to cover pre-existing masonry walls or countertops. (must be put in adherence).

4. Type H panels are water repellent and anti-wet.

The panel generally has an additional aluminum barrier, which completely prevents the passage of steam.

Their use is recommended in rooms particularly prone to humidity, mold and vapors, such as bathrooms and kitchens.