Making drywall closet from gypsum board, important points

Visually dividing the room into zones will help the wardrobe made of drywall, which is simple to manufacture, does not require special skills, because it is made of available materials. Using the closet, you can create your own room design, as well as provide household members with additional storage space.

Tools and materials

Such a cabinet is simply necessary if the room has an empty space against the wall. Due to the durable frame of medium thickness, the cabinet walls do not take up much space. The choice of compartment doors is not accidental - such a move will save space in the room for placing other furniture.

It is very convenient to make the cabinet frame at the time of repairing the walls and ceiling, when covering them with sheets of drywall.

Materials that will be required to work on the manufacture of coupes:

• sheets hl;
• metal profiles such as UD and CD, as well as wall fasteners and connectors that go to them;
• furniture fittings;
• protective corners;
• hard putty and soil;
• paper tape or mesh to strengthen the seams;
• metal screws, dowels;
• internal filling of furniture;
• door facades and sliding system;
• decor or decoration for cabinet walls.

Of the tools, a building level, a screwdriver, a jigsaw, a punch, a sharp construction knife with interchangeable blades are useful. With the help of the latter, it is necessary to smoothly cut pieces of material, so it is worth taking care of the replacement parts in advance.

Drywall SheetsNecessary tools

Surface preparation and marking

The first thing to do is decide what the finished design will look like. For this, you can use various computer programs if you have the skill to work with them. You can also manually draw a sketch of the cabinet on sheet A4, observing the desired scale.

Thinking over the design of the product, pay attention to the internal space: the most optimal depth is 60 cm. The height of the product will depend on the height of the ceilings, and the width - on the allowable free space near the wall. Having decided on the sketch, you should go to the marking of the wall for the wardrobe from plasterboard:

• the selected place must be carefully measured;
• after that, a drawing is made indicating the required amount of drywall;
• the wall should be perfectly clean: if it was previously covered with an old coating - it is removed in any way possible and polished;
• the floor surface must also be prepared for the installation of a new cabinet;
• when the preparatory procedures are completed, it is necessary to draw a cabinet on the wall and floor. To do this, it is better to use a ruler, a square and a building level.

After that, you can go to the hardware store for materials. Decide in advance with the frame - what it will be made of. Most craftsmen advise working only with a metal frame - it is less susceptible to temperature extremes and reliable.

The surface should be flatMarkup

Frame assembly

When the materials are purchased, you can proceed to the assembly of the frame. Wall profiles are installed first, followed by ceiling profiles. If the cabinet has an internal backlight, it is worth bringing it in advance. Only after the lighting is brought inside, you can begin the installation of the frame. Consider the step-by-step process of assembling the basis for a sliding wardrobe.

The basis	After setting the wall level, it is necessary to fix the ceiling and wall profiles using self-tapping screws on concrete.
Setting horizontal elements	In those places where shelves and other important load elements will be mounted, it is recommended to install horizontal profiles. To do this, the long elements are cut into the necessary pieces using scissors for metal. The profiles are fastened to each other thanks to the “crab” type connectors.
Seal	At the moment of fastening the profile to the wall, and on the other hand to the profile - it is worth putting a rubber seal. It will prevent loosening of the filling.
Racks	When the wall frame is ready, go to the protruding elements - facade racks. It is important to fasten at the building level so that the finished furniture does not have height differences.

It is necessary to fasten the frame to the wall and floor every 30 cm, while the dowel can be screwed into concrete through the profile. This will provide additional structural strength.

GuidesEasy to cut metal profileSealing tape is used for the frame.Ready frame

Drywall

The technology of cladding the frame of a wardrobe made of drywall with your own hands is quite simple in execution - it is identical to the process of cladding walls and ceilings. For work, self-tapping screws 25 mm long for metal are required. It is recommended to screw them at a distance of 20 cm from each other. If there is doubt about the strength, this distance can be reduced.

Pay attention to some tips in the work on sheathing the frame with sheets of drywall:

• the head of the screw should be recessed in the surface of the sheets;
• sheets are recommended to be installed on the outside of the cabinet, if you do this on both sides - the internal space will be significantly reduced;
• the most common type of drywall with a thickness of 12.5 mm, it is also used for cabinets;
• before cutting the sheet, outline a cut-off line with a ruler and a pencil, then draw a sharp knife 2 times along it - then lift and bend the segment, it will break into pieces;
• the remnants of paper on drywall should not be torn off by hand - it is better to do it with a knife;
• uneven edges after trimming can be processed with a planer.

Experienced craftsmen advise fixing gypsum plasterboard in the center of the vertical profile, so that in the future when finishing, the joints are not so noticeable.

Drywall should be cut carefullyPlasterboard fastenersWhen covering the frame with gypsum board, you need to monitor the reliability and strength of the mount

Finish

Finishing work of the sliding wardrobe consists in applying a primer, a putty mixture, as well as sealing joints and visible defects. The whole process looks like this:

• edge trimming;
• priming;
• joint sealing;
• hard putty of a surface;
• priming;
• Finishing work.

The first thing to do is cut off all the joints with a sharp knife. To do this, walk the tool along all the seams and cut off the edge. If this is not done, then all the defects will come out during operation. When the edges are cut off, carefully inspect the surface: if gypsum remains stick out somewhere, they must be removed.

Next, they take the soil, dilute it with water and process all the cut edges and the entire surface of the drywall. This will provide better adhesion to the putty. The next step involves sealing the joints with putty and sickle. When the joints are sealed up, the surface is putty. This is done with a spatula. After the mixture dries, it is recommended to sand the coating.

The final step will be priming over the putty to increase adhesion to the finishing materials. As a finish, you can choose paint, wallpaper to match the room.

Metal corner profileJoint ProcessingProtection of corners from destruction

Door installation

Great attention needs to be paid to the sliding system. You should not save on completing parts - a profile, rollers and guides, because the quality of furniture operation will depend on this.

When the niche for the coupe is ready, the system is installed. This is done as follows:

• on the lower part of the cabinet, most likely it is the floor, lower guides are attached. Previously, they can be cut by fitting to the width of the product;
• upper rails are fixed to the ceiling of furniture;
• the door with rollers is first inserted into the upper guide, and then installed on the lower rail;
• in the lower rail it is necessary to install special stoppers that block the loosening of the door.

When the facades are installed, they must be adjusted. It is important that the door does not sag and travel well through the system. If the door has a mirrored facade, check the quality of samples in the store in advance. Some factories violate manufacturing technology, as a result of which the mirror bends and the door begins to work poorly.

Bottom rail mount

Installation of compartment doors

Creating a facade

The decorative finish of the cabinet is one of the most pleasant moments of the whole process. Here you can turn on your imagination and come up with how to make a cabinet beautiful and original. Consider several finishes for this product.

Painting	It is considered the easiest option for finishing work. For this, acrylic or water based paint is used. After processing the background, you can apply a stencil and draw funny pictures.
Mirror surface	If there are no mirrors on the doors, they can be made on the sides of the cabinet facade. Making a full-length mirror will provide an opportunity to fully see your reflection.
Decorative plaster	If the rest of the room is stucco, do not deviate from the plan.
Wallpapering	Choose contrasting or plain wallpapers that are similar to the basic materials.
Imitation of natural stone	Masonry is the choice for antique interiors or loft style.
Decorative film	A simple method to diversify the cabinet surface is to stick a film. It is recommended to do this with a rubber spatula.

Most types of finishing of cabinet facades are applied directly to the primer, so do not forget to always complete this step before decorating.

Fittings

Depending on what filling will be organized inside the cabinet, the set of accessories will vary. In addition, shelves can also be made of drywall, but furniture panels made of chipboard will become the best option. Today, there are many companies where you can go for cutting large sheets of material, according to the specified sizes.

To assemble the internal space, you may need such accessories:

• ball guides for blocks of boxes;
• corners for fastening shelves;
• guides for drawers;
• rod and flanges under it.

A photo of the finished drywall wardrobe can be seen in this material. It is worth noting that it is necessary to select the accessories strictly with the dimensions of the cabinet - if the depth of the product is 45 cm, then the guides should also have an appropriate depth.

Shelves can be fixed on special strong corners, and can be fixed on the metal profiles themselves. To do this, you must first prepare for them the base at the stage of assembly of the frame. Caps of self-tapping screws can be closed with special caps, to the color of the internal design.

By making your own wardrobe of gypsum plasterboard, you can significantly save money. The cost of GCR is small, and metal profiles are also available in price. The most expensive element is the sliding system, but it is considered appropriate in the case of a small room.

Video

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