Installation of Plasterboard for Partitions, Linings, and Non-Demountable Suspended Ceilings
Duration: 4 days - 24 hours
Training Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of installing ceiling, partition, and lining systems.
- Discover Knauf solutions and gain a comprehensive overview of our expertise in building finishing works.
- Master the installation of Knauf systems through innovative techniques and solutions.
- Acquire techniques compliant with best practices and learn to interpret technical documents.
Target Audience:
- Beginner plasterers
- Supervisory personnel
- Design office technicians
- Architects
Program
1. General Overview
- History: Evolution and use of plasterboard in construction.
- Plasterboard: Presentation of different types of boards and their application areas.
- Works: Main types of structures made with plasterboard.
2. Metal Stud Partition Systems
- System Components: Rails, studs, and fixings.
- Installation: Layout and installation of the metal framework.
- Board Fixing: Methods for fixing plasterboard.
- Joints: Managing different joints between boards.
3. Lining Systems
- Waterproofing: Performance criteria for ensuring the waterproofing of walls to be lined.
- Installation: Bonding techniques (in accordance with DTU 25.42).
- Specific Points: Elements to consider during installation.
4. Metal Stud Drywall Linings
- Advantages and Characteristics: Benefits and specific features of the system.
- Installation: Installation of metal stud drywall linings (according to DTU 25.41).
5. Joint and Connection Treatment
- Standard Joints: Techniques for treating joints between boards, with or without tape.
- Angle Treatment: Methods for managing angles.
- Connections: Joints between plasterboard and elements of different natures.