Home building guide · Walls and materials

Gypsum board

A panel made of a gypsum core faced with paper, used for walls and ceilings.

Gypsum board: illustration
Illustration

What it is

Gypsum boards are screwed to metal or timber frames, joints are taped and finished, and the surface is painted. Moisture-resistant and fire-rated boards are available.

Key points

  • Standard board for walls and ceilings
  • Moisture-resistant board for humid rooms
  • Fire-rated board where needed
  • Easy to cut and repair

Why it matters

It is the usual material for false ceilings in Chennai homes, which hide wiring and lights.

How Elamentt handles it

False ceilings and partitions use gypsum board where they are part of your interiors.

Next step

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