Gipskarton-Rechner

So verwenden Sie diesen Rechner

1. 1Add up all wall square footage plus ceiling square footage.
2. 2Select drywall thickness.
3. 3Click Calculate — get sheets, screws, and joint compound.

Über dieses Material

Drywall (also called gypsum board, wallboard, or by the brand name Sheetrock) is the standard interior wall and ceiling finish material. Sheets are 4 feet wide and come in 8, 10, and 12-foot lengths, with 4x8 (32 sq ft) being the most common. Standard 1/2-inch drywall is used for walls, while 5/8-inch Type X (fire-rated) is required for garage-to-house walls, ceilings below livable space, and many multi-family assemblies. Lightweight drywall (UltraLight by GP, LightRock by CertainTeed) weighs 20-25% less than standard boards and is much easier to handle on ceilings. Moisture-resistant drywall (green board or purple board) is used in bathrooms and kitchens. Cement board (Durock, Hardiebacker) is required behind tile in wet areas like showers. Standard 1/2-inch 4x8 sheets cost $10 to $15 each, while 5/8-inch Type X costs $13 to $18 each. Longer sheets (4x12) reduce the number of end joints but are heavier and harder to handle.

Einbautipps

• •Hang ceilings first, then walls.
• •Stagger joints — no H-joints.
• •Use 1-1/4" screws for walls, 1-5/8" for ceilings.
• •Drive screws dimple-deep but do not break paper.

Häufige Fehler, die Sie vermeiden sollten

• ⚠Not staggering joints — H-joints crack.
• ⚠Over-driving screws and breaking the paper face.
• ⚠Running boards parallel to joists on ceilings — perpendicular reduces sag.
• ⚠Skipping the mechanical room wall — always drywall even in unfinished areas.

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