Safety and resistance

Impact Resistance

Create durable spaces resisting fire, impact, moisture.

Ideal for high-traffic hotels, healthcare and residential spaces; our impact-resistant system delivers a durable, attractive finish.

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For interiors that stand up and stand out

The construction industry is advancing rapidly. Developers and architects now specify drywall for commercial and residential buildings because it is faster, lighter and safer than conventional methods and offers superior performance.

Benefits of our Impact Resistance solutions

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Duty Ratings Covered

Your project will need to adhere to specific duty ratings relative to the function of the room. For example, certain areas of a residential build may require a medium impact duty rating, whereas a hospital setting will need severe impact duty rated systems.

At Knauf, we offer a wide range of build-ups to satisfy your building specifications. From commercial office buildings to homes, schools, and hospitals, you can find a robust Knauf solution to meet your needs.

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The Beauty of Durability

Our range of robust ceiling materials are used to create elegant aesthetics that last:

Wood Wool

Fibre elasticity and solidity enhance performance and longevity

Metal

Preserves aesthetics and withstands regular handling during maintenance

Easy to clean and long-lasting durability due to minimum maintenance requirements

Mineral

Vacuum-painted edges prevent damage during transportation and installation

Strong scratch-resistance*

No-filter effect ensured by low air permeability

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Impact Solutions

Discover our range of wall and ceiling impact solutions, crafted to protect building performance and aesthetics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Impact-resistant drywall is a high-performance, lightweight partition system that is cleaner, faster and easier to handle than traditional wall construction.

There are four grades, or categories, of duty ranging from Light Duty (LD) to Severe Duty (SD). Our technical services are on hand to talk through the varying grades with you, just click here.

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