Modern people began to create their own space in the house and apartment, using as few pieces of furniture as possible. This not only brings convenience, but also corresponds to certain rules of Feng Shui. But not everyone finds it convenient. Many cannot refuse standard and familiar designs. What to do in such a situation if you do not want to pile up?
A good solution is the installation of drywall shelves. They make it possible to get rid of such shortcomings:
- Remove ancient structures.
- Change the interior.
- Create beautiful setups for unique items.
Such DIY designs can be suitable for placing 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 that can decorate the interior and be functional. The process itself takes place in three stages. So, you need to decide what it takes, understand,how to install drywall shelves, collect tools and materials and, if necessary, consult with the craftsmen.
How to match the shelves in the interior?
Hand-made shelves allow you to place vases, figurines and other items, as well as decorate the interior of the house. In creating such structures, the craftsmen began to use glass, lighting and other materials that can complement and make the entire finish unique. For example, a plasterboard souvenir shelf illuminated in different colors will help make the entire collection unique and sharpen the eyes of guests.
In addition, the room receives an additional source of light. Such racks are quite suitable for a TV. Drywall shelves are created in a similar way. But in this design it is worth trying and picking up the galvanized upholstery and applying two layers of the base material. But in order not to take risks, some masters create niches in which they place their TV, especially since modern technology is not heavy.
Even in the bathroom, plasterboard shelves may well appear. The only thing to consider is to choose a material with the property of non-perception of moisture. In addition to the fact that an additional design appears for the necessary things, communications can be easily removed into it. Many people know about this today and therefore they try to completely eliminate bulky cabinets, simply by mounting convenient shelves.
That is why do-it-yourself plasterboard shelves are so often made. They are distinguished by their practicality andconvenience. If the room does not have such a design, then it's time to create it. It is worth taking useful recommendations as a basis and starting work.
Materials
Before you start, you should choose the necessary components:
- Galvanized profile.
- Arched profile (to create curved structures).
- Guide rails.
- Mounting components.
- Gypsum board sheets.
- Primer composition.
- Building mesh for joints.
It's not that expensive, but without a kit, you won't be able to make designs in your room.
Tools
When the material is purchased, it is worth considering what tools are required. So, you should prepare:
- Level.
- Construction roulette.
- Plummet.
- Marker.
- Screwdriver.
- Planer.
- Hacksaw.
- Hammer.
- Sharp knife.
- Pliers.
- Spatula.
- Brush.
- Sandpaper.
This is how the process of building a drywall shelf with your own hands begins. Photos of finished works and diagrams will help to understand the essence of the process. When there is a need, there will be no need to be distracted from the main actions, and the work will be carried out quickly and efficiently.
Scheme of a new plant
Before starting work, you need to correctly measure everything and think about what size is suitable for building a shelf. So, you should understand elementary things for yourself:
- Know how it will fit into the interior. You can even draw to visually see if this will door not.
- Take full measurements.
- Fix on paper the layout of the shelves and partitions.
Creating a frame
The creation of drywall shelves on the wall begins with the installation of the frame. Although many masters say that 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 used to make the structure even. Marks are immediately made and holes for fasteners are drilled. It is good to use a drill or screwdriver in the process. This will help to secure the entire structure in a quality manner.
When there is a heavy item on the shelf, it is worth considering a few more features:
- Using thicker drywall and stronger fixings.
- This design should have more attachment points.
- You could use a better frame to hold heavy pieces of furniture.
How are drywall shelves made on the wall? Then guides are attached to the profile. They make a voluminous frame. They can be called transverse and longitudinal yards. It is worth performing additional fastening to more reliable structures. If you add jumpers, then the overall strength of the installation increases.
When the framecompleted, it's time to sheathe it. In addition to drywall sheets, other materials are often used - MDF, chipboard, plywood, etc. Sometimes glass or mirror shelves are created. But such work requires a different approach. The use of drywall is a simple and affordable way for everyone. Most often, fasteners 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 foundation is erected, you should remove the wires into it. To make it completely safe, all installations are placed in corrugated frames. It is not so difficult, but the result will be beautiful and unique. Colors can be selected in a variety of ways. On such a shelf, things take on a special look.
Sheathing work
To successfully fix the sheets on the frame, it is worth cutting out. It is necessary to measure the base of the frame, after which these data are transferred to the sheet and carefully cut out. When creating drywall shelves in the bathroom with your own hands, you should understand that this material has its own characteristics. First, the top layer is cut with a knife along the intended line. Next, you need to bend the material and make a break. After that, the sheet is turned over and cut off.
The sides are processed with sandpaper or a planer. Do not leave them unattended, because they will begin to crumble, and this will definitely ruin the whole look. After that, the finished cut parts are attached to the frame with dowels. back sidefixed in several ways:
- Mounting the entire sheet, after which - cutting holes of the required size.
- Fixing each part individually.
If you chose 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 what it looks like.
Working with seams between sheets
To make the shelves even and the joints flawless, you will have to work hard on this. The first thing that will help is grinding work. After that, 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, then it is better to putty the entire surface of the drywall for a couple of millimeters. When it dries, it is worth spreading the top coat over the surface.
Corners
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 point - rust. If moisture gets in, then after a short period of time these spots appear on the shelves. But without the corners, the destruction of the drywall sheet can occur. So their use will extend the operational properties of the shelf.
If this is the bathroom
The choice is made by paying attention to the typepremises. 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 cannot 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. But what if you want to create something unique and inimitable?
Drywall is a material that can be worked with in any direction, creating smooth lines. In order for the experiment to succeed, it is worth using sheets of small thickness in the work. Making uneven lines on the shelves, use the pattern. Before starting, a dense base is taken. The prepared drywall blank is pierced with a needle roller on one side. Immediately, water is applied to the surface. After that, the part should be laid on the template, while fixing it, completely eliminating mobility. Then it's up to the little things. It is worth waiting for complete drying (this takes 24 hours). As a result, the design takes on smooth forms. It is already fixed in place using self-tapping screws.
Profile
The profile becomes the basis. Today, special designs are on sale, such as arched. Although having the right tool at hand, it is easy to make any profile shape. To do this, initially with the help of powerfulcutters make incisions. Working on smooth shapes is not easy. Often many do not calculate their strength.
No need for complicated schemes. When straight or corner drywall shelves are made several times, any others can be made. After all, we will already have enough experience to create this kind of structures.
Conclusion
So, we figured out how to make drywall shelves with our own hands. As you can see, this is quite feasible work. 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 problem.
