Profiles for drywall. Dimensions of the profile for plasterboard

A profile is a rack made ofgalvanized cold rolled metal. With its help it is possible to construct a skeleton of any complexity. In the modern construction industry, vinyl and metal profiles for gypsum board are used. Dimensions and materials are suitable for all installation structures. Before you begin to work, you should know all kinds of profiles used in construction.

Types of profiles

The guide (called UD) is set bythe entire perimeter of the room (if it is a ceiling) or on the floor, ceiling and parallel walls (if it is a wall). It is used to create the plane of the future framework. The profile of the guide for plasterboard, the dimensions of which are very convenient in design designs, can be of different quality. The strength depends on the thickness of the material being manufactured. On the ceilings, thicker steel is used. The product of thin metal is used for wall covering.

The carrier (denoted by SD) is a reference profileunder gypsum cardboard. Its dimensions (thickness and length) are different, as in the guides. The thinner the steel, the greater the number of fasteners installed. Designed for the final completion of the design. Is responsible for the reliability and rigidity of the frame. It takes on all the load, so it should be made of good galvanized material. Mounted by inserting into the guide (UD). It is calculated so that the extreme sheet of gypsum board ends in the middle of the profile. The main criteria for selection are the width and height of the partition. It is screwed from each edge with small self-tapping screws ("fleas").

In addition to the two basic, other types of profiles for drywall are used. Their dimensions are very similar, but the functions differ from each other:

Corner profile (PU) - designed to strengthen the outer corners. It is fixed on plasterboard base with putty. Also called a perforated corner. It is used in window or door slopes, outside corners of walls and boxes. On the walls performs the function of a beacon. With its help, the corner of the wall comes out even and sharp.
Lighthouse (PM) - if the walls are very crooked, special beacons are placed on the plaster plaster, then putty put between them and pulled up by the rule.
Ceiling guide - has the same functions as the normal profile, but it is much stronger. It is made especially for ceiling skeletons.

Vinyl profiles

Profiles for gypsum board, the sizes of which aredifferent, suitable for any user needs. To qualitatively complete the installation of structures, it is worth using vinyl profiles, the surface of which is easily processed. They are designed for end, outside corners and non-standard walls. Protect from moisture, give perfection to the edges and connect the structure with window blocks and doors. There are several of them:

Arched (PA) - this is a curved arch profile. Used in curved plasterboard structures. The radius of flexibility is 500 mm. Particularly suitable for finishing columns.
J-profile - very common. It is made of hard vinyl. It is used to decorate the edge of drywall and is easily worn on it. Well painted.
Cable Profile Is a specially designed element. It is used to install a fiber optic cable. A soft cord is put inside, so that it does not get putty.
Semicircular corner marker - a high-quality tool, with which to create smooth beautiful angles.
Turn - serves to ensure consistent cable uniformity.

Dimensions of profiles

For each design idea, you can choose the right profile for drywall. Dimensions are designed so that when mounting the structure, many unnecessary pieces are not thrown out.

*Dimensions of guides*
profile	length, mm	width, mm	Thickness, mm
UD 27	2500, 3000, 4000	27	0,37
UD 50	2500, 3000, 4000	50	0,42

With the help of a large assortment of different dimensions, it is possible to choose the width and length of the element.

*Dimensions of carriers*
profile	length, mm	Thickness, mm	the size, mm
LED 60	3000, 4000	0,42	60x25
SV 50	3000, 4000	0,42	50х50
SV 75	3000, 4000	0,42	50х75
SV 100	3000, 4000	0,42	50x100

Additional fastening element

Sometimes builders are faced with problems whenfasten profiles for drywall. Their dimensions may be smaller than the required design. Therefore, it is necessary to use additional fasteners.

Profile connector - this is a fastening element connecting two carrying racks with each other. It is inserted into the ends of two joined elements and fixed by two "fleas" on metal from each side.
Suspension brackets - come with an anchor clamp and straight. This is a metal plate, easily bent in the form of a letter "P" and fixing the profile to the ceiling.
Crab - fastening element for installation of jumpers located between racks.

metal profiles for gypsum board dimensions

Tools for installation works

When working with a profile, you should have some tools:

scissors for metal - they cut or cut off the rail;
roulette - serves for measurements;
Prosector - pierces holes in the details of the frame;
marker or pencil - assigns cut lines;
staprofilm - pliers for fastening.

Mounting and fastening

An important factor is the correct erection andfastening of the structure. First, the upholstery cord beats off the level: for the top - horizontal, and for the walls - vertical. Guides are exposed and attached to the wall using a dowel-nail (size 6x40 mm or 6x60 mm).

The carrier is mounted in the UD. Then the profiles for the plasterboard are horizontally distributed. The dimensions of the step are 40 cm, but it should be taken into account that the joint of the sheet must be in the middle of the rail. To the ceiling along the vertical lines in the form of the letter "P" reinforced suspension brackets are fixed with dowels "beech". The horizontal metal bars of the LED are leveled and attached to the plates with the help of "fleas".

After the completion of all work on the structure of the frame, sheets are screwed onto the profiles for gypsum board. Dimensions of self-tapping screws for metal, with which the material is fixed, is 25 mm or 35 mm. The step size is 15 cm.