How to choose tools for drywall?

Drywall - a popular material used in construction and repair. The use of such material simplifies many types of work.

To work with LGK was easy, you need to know how to choose the tools for its processing and fasteners.

Features of the choice of tools depend on how the material is fastened to the working surface.

In most cases, the following methods are used:

• With metal profile. Reiki are used to create a framework for future construction. The basis of the profiles is collected depending on the requirements of the consumer. The frame can be in the form of a simple box or a complex multi-level design. After creating a metal skeleton, sheets of drywall are attached to it. This method requires special accuracy, you should carefully measure out every detail and attach them to each other exactly.In the event of a distortion of the product from the drywall will look sloppy.
• Mount the drywall directly onto the wall. This method is good to apply if the surface on which you want to fix the drywall, well drilled and has a flat surface. To keep the sheets tight, it is better to use long dowels, screws or nails. This method is undesirable to use in new homes, they will subside and the sheet of drywall may deform or crack.
• Fastening drywall to the solution. Sheets are fastened in the event that the concrete wall is poorly leveled. Drywall not only levels the wall, but also hides voids. The walls are durable and shelves or other heavy objects can be fixed on them.

At selection of means for work with gypsum the choice of the electric tool is most important. Perforator - one of the indispensable devices. It is needed for drilling holes in dense walls of brick, concrete and similar materials.

Screwdriver by value does not lose punch. Apply a similar device at all stages of working with drywall. A cordless screwdriver is suitable for small jobs. When large-scale work is better to choose a model that works on the network.

Cassette (or tape) screwdriver - more professional tool. The nozzle with automatic feeding of screws will be indispensable for a large amount of work, will save a lot of time and fully justify its high cost.

When working with a metal profile you will need Bulgarian. You can do with a hacksaw or scissors for metal, but if you need to make a frame of a large size, it is better to use an electric tool.

For cutting sheets of drywall used jigsaw. With it, you can create a shaped cut sheet. For example, to create a ceiling with decorative shapes.

In addition to power tools, hand tools are needed to work with drywall.

Handicraft accessories are much cheaper, but also very important.The list of handguns is more extensive.

Even with a grinder need scissors for metal. To attach profiles to each other, it will be necessary to make cuts. The main work is more convenient to do with large scissors, but for smaller works it is worth buying a smaller device.

If necessary, punch a hole in the profile is used. punch. It works on a system similar to a hole punch. By pressing a hole is punched, which is usually used for cable laying.

If, when working with plasterboard, the connection of metal profiles is required, it is used prosekatel. Fastening is made on the principle of rivets. The divider is more convenient for connecting the profile in comparison with the drill or screwdriver. Therefore, it is worth buying this tool when working with drywall.

Needle roller will help to give the sheet a curved shape.. You can make cross notches, but the roller work easier. With the help of this tool, one of the sides makes cutting through and the drywall is given the desired shape quickly, without the risk of breaking the sheet.

To trim the edges of the slab at a certain angle, as well a plane is used for stripping the edge of the sheet. During the work with GKL use peeling and edging devices.

With the first type, the edge is leveled. In another way, the grinding plane is called rasp. In the structure of this tool there is a handle, frame and base - grater. When working, a sheet of drywall is held, and a plane is held along the edge, thereby making it smooth and beautiful.

Edging plane is necessary to create a slice at an angle of 45 degrees. The basis of this device consists of blades, which can be shifted and adjust the depth of processing.

Often, it is necessary to mount plug-in drywall. To perform this operation correctly, you will need crown.

In addition to the above hand tools, to work with drywall you will need tools that can be found in the home of any owner: hammer, pliers, various trowels, and other tools.

To work as a result turned out neat and beautiful, drywall should be mounted on the surface with a pre-prepared razlinovkoy, for the application of which will require measuring devices.

Building level It will be necessary to apply smooth marking lines before installation. There are different types of levels. The laser is necessary for general marking, and the usual - for aligning smaller parts.

To work with drywall need roulette. The measuring tape should be rather long, preferably metal, with clear large numbers. It will be convenient to use a model with a magnetic nozzle.

Measuring cord - an easy-to-use tool, but with proper use can replace the laser level.

The above tools will be quite enough to work with drywall. But if necessary, you can purchase additional tools that will facilitate the work.

The lift will greatly facilitate the task, if the mounting of the sheet of plasterboard is made on the ceiling alone.The sheet is fixed on the fasteners, rises to the desired height and is fastened with screws. Lifting the sheets in this way eliminates the possibility of damage to this fragile material.

For transportation of sheets it is convenient to use the carry.. Such a device is a handle with protrusions, sheathed in soft material.

The disadvantage of using GCR is the difficulty of attaching various items to this material. But this problem can be solved by using special fixtures for drywall.

Depending on the item to be hung on the drywall, fasteners will be different. If you need to hang a light object (chandelier, mirror, shelf, picture), it is enough to use the “Snail” or “Butterfly” dowels.. They are inserted into the drywall, and screws are screwed into them.

Anchoring bolts should be used to attach heavier objects.. These elements enter the wall by 5 cm and provide a reliable location of the desired object.

During the work with GKL the safety precautions should be observed, especially if installation of facing is made the hands.

When drywall work should observe the following rules:

• the worker must wear special clothes and be provided with personal protective equipment;
• the workplace must be kept in order; clutter must not be allowed;
• any tools are used only as intended;
• when working with scaffolding or with a ladder, they must be securely installed on the surface. Being at the height, it is not necessary to reach in a side.

When working with power tools, remember the following rules:

• electric tool should work properly;
• the instrument should not be damaged;
• do not use an electric tool while on a stepladder;
• Do not repair power tools yourself;
• disregard the power tool connected to the network.

Following these simple rules, working with drywall will be free of injuries.

Today, the market is filled with a large number of manufacturers of building tools. One of them is Polish manufacturer Topex. This brand produces hand tools of fairly good quality and for relatively little money. Consumers are familiar with this company.

Products of this brand are more intended for non-professional use, but experts also often purchase it.

Another hand tool manufacturer - Canadian firm Fit. This company exists in the Russian market since 1999. During this time, it has established itself as a manufacturer of high-quality, reliable and inexpensive tools. Also among the products Fit you can find consumables for power tools.

Since 2003, in the domestic market appeared hand tools and equipment produced German company Matrix. Factories where these products are manufactured are located in China and Taiwan.

On the shelves you can find a large assortment of tools produced in Russia. Tools made by domestic firms are not inferior in quality to imported ones, and the price can be several times less. Among the Russian manufacturers, it is worth noting Santol, "Intek", LLC "Media", JSC "Novosibirsk Instrumental Works", "ZUBR", "Metalist", "SibrTech" other.

Among the manufacturers of power tools intended for home use, Bosh and Interskol are the best reviews.

Bosh tools have long established themselves in the market. In the range of this company there is a more expensive professional tool. A distinctive feature of this tool is the design of the body in blue. If the instrument is presented in green tones, it is intended for home use.. Both types of equipment of this manufacturer are of high quality and reliability.

"Interskol" - Russian manufacturer of power tools. The products of this brand are not only popular at home, but also exported abroad. The company appeared on the market 15 years ago and during this time has achieved quite good results. It is among the top ten manufacturers of power tools and has received international recognition.

A significant advantage of the company is the presence of a large number of service centers throughout Russia.

The choice of tools should be approached responsibly. The most expensive equipment is electrical.

To the money spent on equipment, not wasted, you need to adhere to the following tips:

• the appearance of the instrument should be pleasant, with comfortable handles and a suitable arrangement of buttons;
• the equipment must be equipped with an additional protection system;
• no need to make spontaneous purchases, it is recommended to consider several manufacturers before purchasing an instrument;
• high-quality tool should work without extraneous noise;
• the body of the product should not be cracked and it should not vibrate much during operation;
• rotating parts of the tool should stop smoothly;
• it is better to make a purchase in specialized stores;
• You should choose well-known manufacturers so that in case of a breakdown it is easy to find accessories for a tool.

In the video below you will see a detailed overview of the drywall tool.