We continue to illuminate various aspects of the repair and today we will talk about how to close the pipes with drywall. It would seem that this question is not as paramount as, say, insulation of the loggia or sound insulation of the ceiling. Nevertheless, it is important from the point of view of creating a neat appearance in the apartment and additional insulation. The process of installation of drywall is not complicated, though there are always some subtleties.
Why drywall?
This question is perhaps you ask yourself by reading this note. Indeed, most often this material is used to close the pipes. One of the main advantages over all other “brothers” is the ease of dismantling. Over time, there is a need to get to the walled areas (the pipe flows, mice and t are started. p.) and when using drywall, this will not be difficult.
But it’s time to move directly to the installation process and that is what we need for this:
Drywall sheets
foam (mounting)
Wooden bars
roulette (with level)
Self -tapping screws
putty
screwdriver
spatula
The algorithm of actions
First it is necessary to decide on the materials used. Drywall is perfect for those rooms where there is excess moisture, so the question is no longer relevant – we will use it. For racks we will use wooden bars (there may also be a good option).
Now we need to measure the distance from the ceiling to the floor. To do this, we need a roulette. The next step is cut out 3 rack profiles of the required length, and then mount around the pipe at an angle of 90 degrees.
Next, we need to measure the distance that is between the racks and prepare several profile segments that fit along the length. After that, it is necessary to strengthen the structure with self -tapping screws and transverse crossbars.
What’s next? We cut out a segment of drywall (the size should be a little more than required), fix it to the frame with self -tapping screws, and cut off the excess parts with a saw.
Using mounting foam, clog the joints between the drywall and the wall, and then glue with painting tape or perfix.
Our work is practically over. Now it is necessary to cover with putty a drywall structure that closes the pipe. Keep in mind that when we pass on the surface with putty, the hats of the screws will also need to be thrown, and the processed plane is leveled. We are waiting for the surface to dry, then we pass the primer and plaster.
We figured out how to close the pipes with drywall. Now you can already bring the result to perfection by gluing the surface with wallpaper or painting.
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