Plaster board is a type of drywall made with a core of plaster of Paris. This type of plaster board is often used in commercial construction where smooth walls and ceilings are called for. A plaster board provider will often let you choose which outer material you'd like, but the most common is gypsum because its natural composition makes it easy to work with.

Plaster board information can be found from any supplier. Since there are so many types of plaster board to choose from, acquire a supplier that can offer the specific type of plaster board you need. Make sure your plaster board supplier can also provide you with the following:

1. The correct tools to put up and repair plaster board.

2. Quick shipping to a wide area.

3. The best sheet size and material type for your specific application.

Action Steps
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Choose a plaster board provider with different sizing options

The size of the plaster board is important when you work on residential and commercial jobs. Residential jobs may need smaller sheet sizes than commercial construction, so make sure you get the largest size of plaster board possible if you're working on a commercial site. This will help you finish the job quickly and efficiently, with less waste.

I recommend: Marulan Plasterboard can provide you with many sizing options for sheets of plaster board. You can also get a quote and check out the products available from Lafarge.

Find plaster board for all types of walls

Plaster board is an amazing product because it is so versatile. You can use it on curved walls, walls that need fire or water protection, and even high traffic areas that need more dent resistance, such as airports, hospitals, and hotels. When choosing the right type of plaster board to buy, make sure you consider whether the area needs any of the special features available from a variety of plaster board products.

I recommend: Boral has a wide selection of different types of plaster board, as does a BGC Plasterboard.

Look for specialized plaster board compositions

There are plaster board companies that provide specialized compositions of plaster board for many industries. For the music industry, there are plaster board suppliers that offer acoustic plaster board. And if you're purchasing plaster board for hospitals or clinics, choose a product that's lined with lead for x-ray or CT scanner rooms.

I recommend: Go with a company that has a plaster board list of products with radiation protection, such as Envirotect or Radiation Protection Products.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If you need to tear out old drywall or plaster board before putting up new plaster board, check out ways to recycle the old plaster board. This can help the environment and keep the cost of gypsum stable.