What size battens do I use for plasterboard?

Plasterboard comes in two thicknesses and we recommend you use the 12.5mm thickness for this job. The battens need to be as close to 400mm apart as possible allowing for the fact that you need the end of a plaster lath to fall on the centre of a batten so the next board can share the same batten.

How do I attach wood batten to plasterboard?

Drill a clearance hole (slightly larger than the screws threads) through the timber and plasterboard. I do this all the way along or everywhere I need a screw and there isn’t a timber stud. Then remove the timber and wind a Redidriver into each hole until it is flush with the board.

How do you batten for plasterboard?

How to Batten a Wall – Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Check Wall Level. Place spirit level vertically against a bare wall and check if the wall is level.
2. Measure and Cut Batten.
3. Mark Drill Points.
4. Drill Holes in Batten.
5. Drill Holes in Wall.
6. Insert Wall Plugs.
7. Screw Batten in Place.
8. Repeat for Floor Batten.

Can you screw plasterboard to wood?

Plasterboard screws are usually black with pozidrive, countersunk heads. The screw length should be such that the screw penetrates the timber by about 25mm (1 inch) i.e. for 9.5mm thick plasterboard use 32mm long screws, or for 12.5mm thick plasterboard use 38mm long screws.

What is the spacing for plasterboard screws?

In general terms for partitions, screws are located at 300mm centres (200mm centres at external angles). For ceiling systems, the screws are located at 230mm centres within the field of the board and 150mm centres at board ends. Encasement systems, screws are located at 150mm centres.

Can you put a screw straight into plasterboard?

The initial fixing can be screwed directly into plasterboard using only a screw driver and the application of sufficient pressure. The only thing you need to be conscious of is ensuring you only use a small self-topping screw that can fit flush and provide a firm, reliable fixing.

What products would you use to prepare a wall for skimming?

Tools Required

1. 4-in-1 screwdriver.
2. Mud pan.
3. Paint roller.
4. Paintbrush.
5. Roller sleeve.
6. Safety glasses.
7. Sanding pole.
8. Squeegee knife.

Is it better to hang drywall vertical or horizontal?

On commercial jobs, fire codes often require seams to fall on the entire length of the framing, so the drywall must be hung vertically. For walls 9 feet high or shorter, hanging the drywall horizontally has a number of benefits. Fewer seams. Horizontal hanging reduces the lineal footage of seams by about 25%.

How many screws is 25 lbs?

A rather average 5.8464 gram 3″ deck screw. This means I have approximately 1938 screws in the 25lbs pail.

How far apart do you put battens?

But how far apart should each batten be? Typically, batten are spaced anywhere from 12” to 24” apart.

What kind of battens to use for plasterboard?

Fixing 12.5 plasterboard to 25mm timber battens. Discuss Fixing 12.5 plasterboard to 25mm timber battens. in the Tile Adhesive and Grout Advice area at TilersForums.com I am building out one wall of the bathroom using 38 x 25mm battens and fixing plasterboard (aquapanel in shower area).

What kind of Screws do I need to fix plasterboard?

I am building out one wall of the bathroom using 38 x 25mm battens and fixing plasterboard (aquapanel in shower area). I intend to fix the battens at 300mm centres with Spax single thread wood screws 4.5 x 70mm and rawlplugs. Substrate is 12mm render over brick. Any thoughts?

What kind of screws to use on battens?

The fixing of the plaster board to the battens I am not totally sure of. 25mm seems a bit thin to drive galv nails into. I have seen some 25mm plasterboard screws in screfix catalogue.

What happens when you Batten a plasterboard wall?

If a batten is not fixed absolutely 100% against the wall it will spring when it is hit by a hammer trying to drive in a plasterboard nail. It will even spring when the screwdriver tries to drive in the drywall screw.