Modern people began to create their space in the house and apartment, using as little furniture as possible. This not only brings convenience, but also complies with certain Feng Shui rules. But not everyone seems comfortable. Many cannot refuse standard and familiar designs. What to do in such a situation if you do not want piles?
A good solution is to install drywall shelves. They make it possible to get rid of such shortcomings:
- Remove the ancient structures.
- Change the interior.
- Create beautiful settings for unique items.
Such do-it-yourself designs may be suitable for hosting a TV. It remains only to understand how to properly make such an installation and strengthen it. You need to know how to work so that a beautiful installation appears in the room, which can decorate the interior and be functional. The process itself takes place in three stages. So, you need to decide what is needed, understand how drywall shelves are mounted, assemble tools and materials, and consult with masters if necessary.
How to match the shelves in the interior?
Self-made shelves will allow you to place vases, figurines and other elements, as well as decorate the interior of the house. In the creation of such structures, the craftsmen began to use glass, lighting and other materials that can complement and make the whole decoration unique. For example, a plasterboard shelf for souvenirs with lighting from different colors will help to make the entire collection unique and sharpen the eyes of guests.
In addition, the room receives an additional light source. Such racks are quite suitable for TV. Drywall shelves are created in the same way. But in this design it is worth trying and picking up galvanizing for upholstery and applying two layers of the base material. But in order not to take risks, some masters create niches in which they put their TV, especially since modern technology is not heavy.
Even in the bathroom, plasterboard shelves may well appear. The only thing worth considering is to choose a material with the property of non-perception of moisture. In addition to the appearance of an additional design for the necessary things, it is easy to remove communications in it. Many people know about this today and therefore try to completely exclude bulky cabinets, simply mounting convenient shelves.
That is why do-it-yourself shelves made of drywall are so often made. They are distinguished by their practicality and convenience. If the room does not have such a design, then it's time to create it. The basis is to take useful recommendations and get started.
Materials
Before starting, it is worth choosing the necessary components:
- Profile galvanized.
- Arched profile (to create curved structures).
- Guide rails.
- Fixing components.
- Drywall sheets.
- Primer composition.
- Building mesh for joints.
It is not so expensive, but without a set it will not work to make structures in your room.
Instruments
When the material is purchased, it is worth considering what tools are required. So, you should prepare:
- Level.
- Building tape measure.
- Plumb line.
- Marker.
- Screwdriver.
- Plane.
- Hacksaw for metal.
- Hammer.
- Sharp knife.
- Pliers.
- Putty knife.
- Brush.
- Sandpaper.
This is how the process of erecting drywall shelves with your own hands begins. Photos of finished works and diagrams will help to understand the essence of the process. When you have what you need, you won’t need to be distracted from the main actions, and the work will go quickly and efficiently.
New installation diagram
Before starting work, you need to correctly measure everything and think about what size is suitable for erecting a shelf. So, it’s worth understanding for yourself basic things:
- Know how it fits into the interior. You can even draw to visually see if this is suitable or not.
- Perform full measurements.
- Fix on the paper the layout of the shelves and partitions.
Wireframing
The creation of drywall shelves on the wall begins with the installation of the frame. Although many masters say that quite this design can stand on its own. When it is fixed against the wall, it is created in the form of a niche. It is she who is sheathed.
The next step is to prepare the basis for creating a furniture structure. So, a profile is acquired. Masters believe that the most suitable is 50 by 25 millimeters. In the process of marking the wall, a level is applied so that the structure is smooth. Marks are immediately made and the entrances to the fasteners are drilled. It is good to use a drill or screwdriver in the process. This will help to secure the entire structure.
When a heavy product will be on a shelf, it is worth considering several more features:
- The use of thick drywall, as well as more reliable fasteners.
- This design should have more mounting points.
- You can use a better frame to restrain the heavy components of furniture.
How are plasterboard shelves made on the wall further? Then guides are attached to the profile. They make the frame voluminous. They can be called transverse and longitudinal streaks. It is necessary to perform additional fastening to more reliable structures. If you add jumpers, the overall installation strength increases.
When the frame is completed, it is time to sheathe it. In addition to sheets of drywall, other materials are often used - MDF, particleboard, plywood, etc. Sometimes they create shelves from glass or mirrors. But such work requires a different approach. The use of drywall is a simple and affordable way for everyone. Most often, the fastening components are self-tapping screws. They easily enter the sheets, after which they are screwed into the profile. If the load increases, then the number of fasteners should increase.
When you need to place the wiring in such an installation, then after the construction of the base, the wires should be removed into it. To get completely safe, all installations are placed in corrugated frames. It is not so difficult, but the result is beautiful and unique. Colors can be selected a variety of. On such a shelf, things take on a special look.
Sheathing work
To successfully fix the sheets on the frame, it is worth making cutting work. It is necessary to measure the base of the frame, after which these data are transferred to a sheet and carefully cut out. Creating shelves from drywall in the bathroom with your own hands, it is worthwhile to understand that this material has its own characteristics. First, the upper layer is cut with a knife along the intended line. Next, you need to bend the material and make a break. After which the sheet is turned over and trimmed.
The sides are treated with sandpaper or a planer. Do not leave them unattended, because they will begin to crumble, and this will definitely spoil the whole view. After the finished cut parts are attached to the frame with dowels. The reverse side is fixed by several options:
- Mounting the entire sheet, after which - cutting holes of the required size.
- Fixation of each part separately.
If you prefer the second method, you will have to try and create as few joints as possible. The result is unique designs that can last for many years. Below is a photo of drywall shelves. Thanks to the photos, everyone will see how it looks.
Work with joints between sheets
In order for the shelves to be even and the joints to be perfect, you have to work hard on this. The first thing that will help is grinding work. Then putty or gypsum is applied to the cut. It is worth putting a reinforcing mesh, and then apply the finishing material again. If a mesh is applied, it is better to putty the entire surface of the drywall for a couple of millimeters. When it dries, it is worth spreading the finish layer over the surface.
Corners
In order to make the corners of the structure erected in the room aesthetic, special putty corners are used. On sale there are any - galvanized, plastic and aluminum. Of course, the most reliable option is iron. But he has a weak spot - rust. If moisture gets in, then after a short period of time, these spots appear on the shelves. But without corners, drywall sheet destruction can occur. So their use will extend the shelf performance.
If it's a bathroom
The choice is made, paying attention to the type of room. When installing drywall shelves in the bathroom, it is better to give preference to plastic corners. After all, this is a room with high humidity, and corrosion can not be avoided. It is also worth purchasing specialized material. Today there are more durable sheets of such material that are able to be in certain conditions. It is better to give preference to just such products.
Curved shelves
Creating a shelf in the form of a geometrically correct design is not so difficult. According to the masters, this is the easiest option. And what if there is a desire to create a unique and inimitable?
Drywall is such a material that you can really work with in any direction, creating smooth lines. In order for the experiment to succeed, it is worthwhile to use sheets of small thickness in the work. Making uneven lines on the shelves, apply the pattern. Before starting, a dense base is taken. The prepared gypsum board blank is pierced with a needle roller on one side. Water is immediately applied to the surface. After that, the part should be laid on the template, while fixing, completely eliminating mobility. Then it’s small. It is worth waiting for it to dry completely (for this you need 24 hours). As a result, the design takes on smooth forms. It is already fixed in place using self-tapping screws.
Profile
The basis is the profile. Today, special designs are on sale, for example, arched. Although having the right tool at hand, it’s easy to make any profile shape. To do this, initially with the help of powerful cutters, cuts are made. Working on smooth forms is not so simple. Often many do not calculate their strength.
No need to use complex schemes. When straight or corner drywall shelves are made several times, you can make any others. After all, we will already have enough experience to create such structures.
Conclusion
So, we figured out how to make drywall shelves with our own hands. As you can see, this is a workable task. Using drywall, you can not only create shelves, but also completely change the interior. This becomes relevant in apartments with small areas. Decorative shelves make the room stylish and modern without any problems.