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Calculating drywall partition materials

The frame spacing for a drywall partition is 600 mm (400 mm for reinforced walls): CW studs with UW tracks on floor and ceiling. Boarding is one or two layers per side — two layers give better sound insulation and stiffness. Screw consumption is ~15 pcs/m² for one layer, about 30 for two, since the first layer is fixed at wider spacing.

Joints are finished with reinforcing tape and jointing compound (~0.3–0.45 kg/m²), followed by surface filling. The calculator totals boards, profiles, screws, tape and filler; expert mode lets you change layer count, stud spacing and norms.

Planning plasterboard materials

For a partition, calculate both faces and the selected number of layers. A 20 m² partition with two layers on each face needs 80 m² of board before waste. Profiles, screws, joint tape, filler and wool are calculated from the construction type and spacing.

A door opening reduces board area but increases profile and fixing quantities. Moisture, fire and acoustic requirements need a complete tested system, not simply a different board colour.

  • Check stud spacing and board orientation in the system documentation.
  • Joints in successive layers must be staggered.
  • Heavy items need planned reinforcement, not fixing into board alone.

Frequently asked questions

Should partition area be multiplied by two?

Yes, when boards are installed on both faces. With two layers on each face, the single wall area is multiplied by four for board quantity.

How much board waste is needed?

Usually 5–8% for a simple wall; allow more for many openings, niches and slopes.

Does the calculator determine strength or fire resistance?

No. It calculates quantity. Profile type, layers, fixings and junctions must follow the designed system.

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