Drywall

Drywall is an interlocking sheet made of powdered calcium silicate dihydrate, usually extruded between stiff sheets of backer and facer paper, most commonly used in the construction of ceilings and interior walls. Drywall installation can be challenging for inexperienced do-it-yourselfers. If you think that drywall has to be difficult, just look at all the people who have tried to install drywall and failed. Drywall installation is challenging only if the drywall installation is done incorrectly.

Drywall can be made from either gypsum or silicon based compounds. Both types have different physical properties, but both mix well with each other. Gypsum drywall mixes well with silicone, while silicone blends well with both gypsum and drywall. If you are not sure about the compatibility of the two materials with each other, you may want to ask an experienced drywall contractor to help you out. He will be able to let you know which material mix will work best with your drywall plaster.

Many people are intimidated by the prospect of drywall installation. In fact, installing drywall sheets is easier than installing any other type of wallpaper. This is because drywall installation does not require nailing, stapling, bonding, gluing or screws. Drywall can also be installed quickly and easily using drywall installation kits which are widely available at home improvement centers and other brick and masonry supply stores.



Gypsum is also commonly used as a wood paneling material. Unlike drywall, gypsum is glued to the walls by using a drywall adhesive. There are two types of gypsum products available; acrylic gypsum and stainless steel gypsum. Acrylic gypsum is more commonly preferred because it is more pliable and can be applied to curved walls.