Plasterboard - available sizes?

[Johnlkuk]

I call it plasterboard, you may call it sheetrock or drywall, but what sizes are available to buy here in TH?

 

I've made a load of holes around the condo where I've fished cables around for a rewire, and now I want to start patching up and making good. 

I probably only need around half a sheet (1200mm x 1200mm (4'x4') ), but can you buy anything other than an 8x4 here? 

 

The thinner board is 9.5mm (3/8") in the UK, but did I read it's 9mm here? 

It doesn't matter, as long as its not thicker. 

 

[sandyf]

24 minutes ago, Johnlkuk said:

I call it plasterboard, you may call it sheetrock or drywall, but what sizes are available to buy here in TH?

 

I've made a load of holes around the condo where I've fished cables around for a rewire, and now I want to start patching up and making good. 

I probably only need around half a sheet (1200mm x 1200mm (4'x4') ), but can you buy anything other than an 8x4 here? 

 

The thinner board is 9.5mm (3/8") in the UK, but did I read it's 9mm here? 

It doesn't matter, as long as its not thicker. 

 

 

I have only ever seen plasterboard as 8x4, easier than the metric.

May be worth considering cement board, variety of sizes and thickness from various suppliers. I bought some that were 1000 x 600 and I think 4mm, normally used on eaves. Also used the 3m x 150mm x 8mm boards quite a bit.

I am sure you would find cement board much easier to work with than plasterboard.

[CallumWK]

45 minutes ago, Johnlkuk said:

I probably only need around half a sheet (1200mm x 1200mm (4'x4') ), but can you buy anything other than an 8x4 here? 

 

 

 

 

 

A 9mm size 120x240 cost 120 baht. Too much of an expense for you?

[Johnlkuk]

1 minute ago, CallumWK said:

 

A 9mm size 120x240 cost 120 baht. Too much of an expense for you?

 

Or the issue could be transport. 

Ever thought of that? 

 

Unless I can buy smaller, I was thinking to buy a whole sheet, cut it in half and leave half at the shop's trash bin. 

Got to be a non-windy day as I'll be on a motorcycle. 

 

That's why smaller would be better. It's not about money. 

 

At least you seem to confirm the thickness is 9mm.

[frank83628]

Yeah, 9mm 8x 4

[Johnlkuk]

16 minutes ago, sandyf said:

I have only ever seen plasterboard as 8x4, easier than the metric.

May be worth considering cement board, variety of sizes and thickness from various suppliers. I bought some that were 1000 x 600 and I think 4mm, normally used on eaves. Also used the 3m x 150mm x 8mm boards quite a bit.

I am sure you would find cement board much easier to work with than plasterboard.

 A good option, thanks. 

I don't know about easier to work with though: cut with grinder / hacksaw? 

Brittle too. 

I've got loads of odd size and shaped holes to patch and don't want to create too much dust. 

[Johnlkuk]

6 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Yeah, 9mm 8x 4

 

Thanks.

The only other option I've seen is flat (suspended) ceiling tiles, maybe 2' square, that look like plasterboard.

But I can't remember where I saw them, whether they can be bought singularly, or the thickness etc. 

[Jeff the Chef]

16 minutes ago, Johnlkuk said:

 

Or the issue could be transport. 

Ever thought of that? 

 

Unless I can buy smaller, I was thinking to buy a whole sheet, cut it in half and leave half at the shop's trash bin. 

Got to be a non-windy day as I'll be on a motorcycle. 

 

That's why smaller would be better. It's not about money. 

 

At least you seem to confirm the thickness is 9mm.

 

Ask them if they can deliver, not a problem out here in the sticks.

[CallumWK]

14 minutes ago, Johnlkuk said:

Or the issue could be transport. 

 

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[Johnlkuk]

7 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

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Perfect, thank you. 

I think this is my best option. 

 

Thanks everyone for your input.