Carmel Agencies : gypsum false ceiling, partition products, interior decorative products, Cochin, Kerala.

Product Details

Jointing Compounds

Gyproc Easi-Fill

Gypsum-based powdered jointing product with a working time of 90 to 120 minutes.

Gyproc Pro-Fill

Gypsum and polymer based powdered air-drying jointing product with a drying time of six to eight hours.

Gyproc Pro-Top

Polymer-based ready-to-work product.

Gyproc Joint Paper Tape

Paper tape with centre crease, chamfered edges and spark perforation for easy use in internal angle joints. Provides excellent crack resistance; designed for reinforcing flat joints and internal angles manually. Also used for joint reinforcing plaster finishes to plasterboard.

Gyproc Joint Fiber Tape

Self-adhesive fibre tape. Eliminates blisters and bubbles. Can be effectively used for quick jointing of plasterboards.

Concept:

Jointing and finishing is the process though which gypsum board systems are transformed into smooth, structurally sound walls and ceilings. This process eventually determines the look of the interiors

Introduction:

Traditionally, the quality of a surface has been judged subjectively, with the use of phrases such as “ready-for-painting”, “ready-for-covering” and so on. However, these are not suitable for describing the level of finish. A “finished” and “ready-for-painting” surface for one person may be a sub-standard one for another.

The quality of finish of gypsum board is defined by the Euro Gypsum standards (based on EN 13963). The level of finish is affected by the dimensional tolerances of boards, metal framings and level of workmanship. The flatness of the drywall and ceiling also impact the level of finish.

A ruler of 200 mm applied on the cladding of the drywall, particularly at the joints, must not have a difference bigger than 1 mm between the most salient point and the point furthest away.

A ruler of 2000 mm length applied to the face of the drywall and moved in all directions must not have a difference bigger than 4 mm between the most salient point and the point furthest away.

Product Specification

JOINTING AND FINISHING STAGES

The jointing of gypsum board goes through stages Q1 and Q2 and finishing from Q3 to Q4.

Jointing Levels	Finishing Levels
Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
Filling the joints between the boards with Pro-Fill / Easi-Fill and tape	Q1 + levelling the joint to the board surface with Pro-Fill / Easi-Fill	Q2 + a tight coat (1mm) over the entire board surface with Pro-Fill / Easi-Fill	Q2 + a skimming coat of Gyproc Champion Skimming Putty (>1mm) over the entire board surface

Shallow light (natural or artificial) can affect the appearance of the surface. Ideally, lighting conditions where the board systems are used should be known in advance. The surface quality should not be judged by flood-lighting, and the limits of manual workmanship should be considered.

SPECIFYING THE EXPECTED FINISH QUALITY

If no quality level is specified, then quality level Q2 is assumed by default.

JOINTING LEVEL 1 (Q1)

The basic filling of plasterboard joints (Q1) : This is recommended for
jointing of the internal layer of Gypsum boards for a double layer partition
Jointing Level 1 includes:

1. Filling the joints between boards
2. Covering screw heads
Basic filling includes the taping of the joint
Excess jointing material should be removed. Tool marks, grooves and ridges are allowed

JOINTING LEVEL 2 (Q2)

Jointing Level 2 (Q2) involves Q1 + levelling the joint to the board surface
with Pro-Fill / Easi-Fill
Q2 fulfills the basic requirements for walls and ceilings
The main objective is to provide continuous transition from the joint area to the board surface. The same applies to fixings, corners, and expansion joints
Jointing Level 2 includes:

1. Basic filling (Q1)
2. Smooth transition to the board surface, including sanding jointed areas if necessary. Application marks or ridges may not be totally eliminated
This type of surface is suitable for:

1. Medium and coarse structured wall coverings, e.g. ingrain / textured wallpaper or standard wallpaper
2. Matt, filling, medium and coarse structured paint coatings/coats (e.g. emulsion paints) that are applied manually with a lambskin or structured roller
3. Top coats (maximum particle size > 1mm)
Jointing Level 2 finish does not eliminate physical marks/ridges completely. These effects can be reduced by specifying Jointing Level 3

FINISHING LEVEL 3 (Q3)

Jointing and finishing in accordance with Finishing Level 3 (Q3) includes:

1. Jointing and finishing to Q2
2. Wider finishing of the joint (400 to 450mm) and a tight coat of
Pro-Fill / Easi-Fill (< 1mm) to the entire plasterboard surface, filling the pores
Physical ridges and grooves are not acceptable, except the ones observed
under shallow light
The level and extent of such marks is considerably lower than Q2
This type of drywall surface is suitable for

1. Fine structured wall coverings
2. Matt and fine structured paint coatings
3. Top coats (maximum particle size less than 1 mm)

FINISHING LEVEL 4 (Q4)

High-end drywall surface where the entire drywall is covered with a layer of
jointing material or a skimming plaster (thickness > 1mm)
The skim coat minimises any marks or traces on the drywall surface and in the joints.
Skimmed surfaces that are perfectly even and free of shading are impossible to achieve
Quality Level 4 includes:

1. Jointing and finishing to Q2
2. Covering the surface completely with Gyproc Champion Skimming Putty
(thickness > 1mm)
The undesirable effects of shallow lighting are considerably reduced. Some visible imperfections in natural lighting may be acceptable because of the limits of manual workmanship
Depending on the site, it is recommended to try out or test the Q4 surface on an area of sufficient size under final lighting conditions. This job will normally be ordered separately by the client
This type of drywall surface is suitable for:

1. Smooth or structured glossy wall coverings, such as metal-based or vinyl wallpapers
2. Paints or coats up to medium gloss
Special coatings, stucco marble or similar specialist decorative finishes
In specific cases (glossy/ varnish/ wallpapers with varnish) it may be necessary to
introduce additional procedures for the pre-treatment of the final drywall surface

PERFORMANCE BENEFITS OF Q4 LEVELS OF FINISH

A Q4 finish delivers far superior aesthetics. This level of finish also offers significant performance benefits in acoustics and fire safety.

EFFECT ON ACOUSTICAL PERFORMANCE

Cracks affect acoustics or isolation of a drywall by "flanking" the sound. Sound can flank over, under, or around a wall or through air gaps. Noise passes through spaces at the weakest points. This air-gap, or "flanking" path, can seriously degrade the isolation quality of a wall.

A tiny crack/gap of a width of 0.1mm can reduce the overall insulation performance of a drywall by 15%
A crack/gap of a width of up to 0.5mm can reduce the performance by approximately 35%
A crack/gap of 1mm will give a dismal performance of 50%

EFFECT ON FIRE PERFORMANCE

A fire-resistant system acts as a shield against fire, heat, smoke and harmful gases. Cracks or gaps reduce the fire-resistance of a drywall. Smoke and gases can easily pass through such cracks or gaps and cause discomfort and health hazards.

A Q4 level of finish not only improves the look and feel of the interiors, it also delivers superb acoustic and fire safety performance.