What plaster board for ceilings and best practice?

[macadonald]

Hi guys,

Can someone tell me what I should be buying for ceiling new ceiling boards. Heading to B&Q and would rather have expert advice than the staff who seem to have little practical experience.

Is ceilign board simply plaster board? What thickness should I get 9.5 or 12.5. Also, what are the best screws to buy?

I assume I simply screw them straight into the joists and then use joining tape before the plasterer starts. What sort of spacing should I use for the screws?

Thanks

 

[steveuk]

12.5mm boards, square edge, screws wise ad use 40mm
yes the boards screw directly into the ceiling joists, remember to stagger the joints of the boards

 

[roughcaster]

I'm with Steve,, although i normally use 35mm drywall screws,,,, that's a point, make sure you ask for "drywall/plasterboard screws".

 

[Deluks]

Plasterer will have his own joint tape. He won't thank you if there's any unevenness between boards.

If you require extra soundproofing ie: living room below bedroom, then double board it. Same if you are in a flat with another property above.

Screw every 200mm.

 

[Micilin]

Plasterer will have his own joint tape. He won't thank you if there's any unevenness between boards.

If you require extra soundproofing ie: living room below bedroom, then double board it. Same if you are in a flat with another property above.

Screw every 200mm.

Don't forget to stagger ALL the joints.

Is this better than soundboards? Genuine question - Never mind the theory, anyone know in practice???