Sorry if this is covered elsewhere but couldn't find it in the wiki or any online idiot guide. Am trying to board some walls and ceilings. One the walls they'll mainly be going into studwork, and on the ceiling I'm using resilient bars for soundproofing. I'll get a pro in to skim at the end. In places I'll be using Fireshield, Soundshield and Moistureshield so please say if anything different applies for them.
Here's what I'm planning:
- Use two layers of plasterboard, making sure joints don't overlap
- Fix it with drywall screws. Can anyone recommend any? The little bit of boarding I had to do already I had a lot of trouble getting them flush. Is there a knack I'm missing? You don't need to drill a hole for them do you? I've heard 'double thread' ones might be better.
- Use jointing tape - what sort (paper?)? Do you tape both layers or just the outer one?
One other question: in a bathroom, should I go for Moistureshield of Vapourshield? I've put in Aquapanel for the shower, but was going to do the rest in board. Should I get a bit Aquapanel for behind the basin or is that overkill?
Thanks very much.
Here's what I'm planning:
- Use two layers of plasterboard, making sure joints don't overlap
- Fix it with drywall screws. Can anyone recommend any? The little bit of boarding I had to do already I had a lot of trouble getting them flush. Is there a knack I'm missing? You don't need to drill a hole for them do you? I've heard 'double thread' ones might be better.
- Use jointing tape - what sort (paper?)? Do you tape both layers or just the outer one?
One other question: in a bathroom, should I go for Moistureshield of Vapourshield? I've put in Aquapanel for the shower, but was going to do the rest in board. Should I get a bit Aquapanel for behind the basin or is that overkill?
Thanks very much.