Gyproc/Gypsum/Dry wall

[sebastion]

The name varies depending what part of the world you're from. It seems it's another trade that is in short supply in Phuket. I need some ceiling work done.

Anyone have a number for a quality team or company?

I haven't had any luck nor does anyone i know.

Thanks

[NeverSure]

It doesn't do well in high humidity. Both the board and the "mud" used always stay 100% water soluble. They don't set up chemically as plaster (which is a cement product) does. They simply dry.

Even in the US it isn't used much in high humidity areas. They use plaster.

Are you sure that's what you want rather than plaster? A lot of Thais do plaster.

[Old Croc]

It doesn't do well in high humidity. Both the board and the "mud" used always stay 100% water soluble. They don't set up chemically as plaster (which is a cement product) does. They simply dry.

Even in the US it isn't used much in high humidity areas. They use plaster.

Are you sure that's what you want rather than plaster? A lot of Thais do plaster.

We used plasterboard [Gyproc/Gypsum/Dry wall] for the ceiling of an extension last year.

No problems with humidity.

The builder, the wife's cousin, returned to his village after the job so of no help for the OP unfortunately. It seemed to be a fairly simple job, there must be many locals who can do it.

Edited February 1, 2016 by Old Croc

[sebastion]

It doesn't do well in high humidity. Both the board and the "mud" used always stay 100% water soluble. They don't set up chemically as plaster (which is a cement product) does. They simply dry.

Even in the US it isn't used much in high humidity areas. They use plaster.

Are you sure that's what you want rather than plaster? A lot of Thais do plaster.

We used plasterboard [Gyproc/Gypsum/Dry wall] for the ceiling of an extension last year.

No problems with humidity.

The builder, the wife's cousin, returned to his village after the job so of no help for the OP unfortunately. It seemed to be a fairly simple job, there must be many locals who can do it.

Thats the thing. I have seen some of the locals work and it is not always good.

It's a lottery what you're going to get.

That's why i want someone recommended and proven.

[sebastion]

It doesn't do well in high humidity. Both the board and the "mud" used always stay 100% water soluble. They don't set up chemically as plaster (which is a cement product) does. They simply dry.

Even in the US it isn't used much in high humidity areas. They use plaster.

Are you sure that's what you want rather than plaster? A lot of Thais do plaster.

http://www.gyproc.co.th/en/

If a lot of Thai's do it, show me where they are. I havent found one and when i look at some work at some houses i cringe, dont want a wonky roof.

Don't forget that a aluminium frame needs to be installed and made strong. Thats half the job. Ive seen a ceiling drop in corners and you have to repair it and it looks worse when patched up.

[DrDave]

It doesn't do well in high humidity. Both the board and the "mud" used always stay 100% water soluble. They don't set up chemically as plaster (which is a cement product) does. They simply dry.

Even in the US it isn't used much in high humidity areas. They use plaster.

Are you sure that's what you want rather than plaster? A lot of Thais do plaster.

I've lived in both the driest and the most humid areas of the US, and drywall (gyproc) was the standard for walls and ceilings everywhere.

For high humidity areas (such as bathrooms or protected outdoor ceilings), its best to use the "greenboard" variety, which is specially formulated for high humidity. Greenboard is used extensively in the US for the ceiling area over shower enclosures, and it really doesn't get any more humid than that.

To the OP's point, finding someone who can properly install, tape and mud drywall is going to be a challenge. They're out there, but difficult to find. You might start by asking a local drywall suppler for a list of names or companies that buy from them.

[jobob]

I use the company Chalong alluminium they are professional ,responsible , cheap and quick.