What screws do I use for plasterboard in the ceiling?
Plasterboard screws are black with pozidrive, countersunk heads. The screw length should be such that the screw penetrates the timber by about 25mm (1 inch) i.e. for 9.5mm thick plasterboard use 32mm long screws, or for 12.5mm plasterboard use 38mm long screws.
Can you use nails on ceiling?
Use ring nails on the perimeter and space them about every 8″ on ceilings and every 10″ on walls. When nailing or screwing drywall, ALWAYS make sure that the fastener goes in at a right angle and not crooked: the head of a crooked fastener will tear the paper every time.
Do nails work in plasterboard?
When using nails, they should be galvanised nails, about 30mm (1¼ inch) long for 9.5mm thick plasterboard or 40mm (1½ inch) long for 12.5mm thick plasterboard. Fixing centres should be about 150mm (6 inches). Nails should be hammered home until the nail head is flush with the surface.
What size screws do I need for 12.5 mm plasterboard?
38mm-long
If you’re fixing plasterboard to a timber frame, the screw length should be such that the screw penetrates the timber by about 25mm (1 inch). For example, for 9.5mm-thick plasterboard, use 32mm-long screws, or for 12.5mm plasterboard, use 38mm-long screws.
Can I screw straight into plasterboard?
The initial fixing can be screwed directly into plasterboard using only a screw driver and the application of sufficient pressure. Once the fixing is into the plasterboard it can be used to fit all manner of brackets and other lightweight applications to the wall.
Can you nail a plasterboard to the ceiling?
New ceilings can make use of either plasterboard screws or nails to fix the boards in place.
Can you use screws on plasterboard?
Is it easy to plasterboard a ceiling?
Plasterboarding a new ceiling is much easier with two people, one to support the plasterboard and one to screw into place, but it can be done by one person with the help of some lengths of wood.
What do I need to plasterboard a ceiling?
How to Plasterboard a New Ceiling
- 50mm x 50mm sawn wood for noggings.
- Lengths of wood to help support plasterboard.
- 12.5mm plasterboard (tapered edge)
- 38mm drywall screws.
- Perforated plasterboard tape.
- Joint filler.
- Sand paper (120 grade)