Make a corner shelf from plasterboard step by step. How to make a plasterboard shelf with your own hands. You can create shelves for storage

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Drywall - modern construction material, which is two sheets of cardboard 120 mm wide, glued together with a special gypsum dough. Intended for finishing walls, erecting arches, slides, niches, etc.

Wall decoration with plasterboard has recently become very popular, because... the material is publicly available, relatively cheap and easy to use. Wall cladding, creating cabinets and many many other uses for drywall can be cited.

Interesting! Drywall was invented in America in the 19th century. In the USSR it has been used since the 50s of the 20th century.

Wall finishing with plasterboard

To finish or level walls for painting, pasting or plastering, plasterboard sheets are used, which easily fit together and make the wall perfectly flat.

Also, using sheets of plasterboard, you can delimit the space of the room using decorative or additional partitions. The advantages of plasterboard partitions also lie in the fact that you can make various cutouts, waves and arches in them.

Drywall arches

Arches - are semicircular cutouts intended for decoration. doorways or entrances to the living room, hall, etc. The arch can be blank or adjacent to the wall. They can be decorated with lighting and additionally painted.

Plasterboard niches

Niches made of plasterboard can easily replace a bedside table for a TV, help build a slide in a room, a wardrobe in a hallway without special costs. The niches are painted the same color as the wall on which it is made.

Plasterboard cabinets

Using drywall, you can create structures to place various things on them. Plasterboard cabinets can be equipped with additional lighting and create original design premises.

Designing plasterboard walls is a fascinating and interesting thing. Use it to create captivating images of a room.

Today, plasterboard can be used to make not only a beautiful ceiling, but also exclusive, inexpensive furniture.

For example, a wardrobe beautiful shelves for books and souvenirs, flower stands.

Plasterboard furniture

How to make shelves from plasterboard?

Anyone can design plasterboard furniture with their own hands. You don't have to be for this professional craftsman, but it is enough to have minimal skills repair work and handling construction tools.

If you are planning an ordinary decorative shelf for family photos or dried flowers, then it will be enough to assemble a lightweight frame and cover it with plasterboard in one layer.

For more complex furniture: bookshelves, stands for house plants, and even more so for heavy plasma panels or an aquarium, increased structural strength will be required. In this case, the frame needs to be strengthened with additional profiles and sheathed with plasterboard in two layers, and sometimes the standard profile should be completely replaced with special welded brackets, consisting of reinforced reinforcement, a rolled angle, a channel, a single- or I-beam.

To internal and external corners the plasterboard shelves were perfectly level; they should be reinforced with a special thin steel profile and then glued on top plaster mesh and smooth it with a thin layer of putty.

If you decide to make corner shelves from plasterboard in the kitchen, be sure to use moisture-resistant sheets.

In the process of designing furniture, you can avoid the “drum effect” - a booming sound that hollow structures will emit under mechanical stress - by filling the internal cavity with sound-insulating insulation or mineral wool.

This is especially necessary when the shelf serves interior partition or mounted on a wall behind which noisy neighbors live. If more powerful sound insulation is required, we recommend filling the cavities cement mortar- in this case, the plasterboard sheet will turn into permanent formwork.

Various plasterboard shelves are shown in the photo above.

To save money, you can cover only the vertical walls of the rack with plasterboard, and make the shelves from thick waterproof plywood or impact-resistant mirror glass.

Plasterboard cabinet

The most popular type of plasterboard furniture is a built-in wardrobe, which many people want to build in their hallway (see.

on the picture). At the first stage, we do not level the walls and ceiling in the closet area, but immediately make a frame and line it with plasterboard. The depth of the built wardrobe is selected depending on how you want to place the clothes - on hooks, hangers or a rod. The size and number of shelves are limited only by the height and width of the hallway. In cases where the length of the shelves exceeds 1 meter, the frame must be made with a margin of strength and not bend under load.

You can additionally decorate a plasterboard cabinet using original spotlights, placing them along the perimeter of long shelves.

Sofa made of plasterboard

If desired, you can build a very unusual furniture made of plasterboard, for example a small sofa - of course, not huge, but on which you can sleep.

Sometimes, when creating an interior, there is a feeling of a “hole” between furniture elements or a feeling of emptiness - in this case, a decorative sofa will come in handy. And when decorating a studio apartment for owners who often receive large numbers of guests, a miniature plasterboard sofa will look great as a separator between the dance floor and the cinema area.

DIY Plasterboard shelves (PHOTO)

If somehow an old-fashioned bookcase falls from glass door and twelve identical shelves, you can go alternative way- that the fantastic flight is not specifically limited to drywalls in accordance with their models.

These bookshelves are made from plasterboard (see photo).

photo below), drywall shelves or under the trolley under your favorite GCR belt if the load calculation is correct, as the shelf will be a reliable and functional level that complements the internal elements.

Shelves made of plasterboard (PHOTO)

Photo 1 - Corner plates made of gypsum boards - good way organize a real dead space, making it functional or decorative

Photo 2 - Plasterboard wall panels can be of any size and shape.

For the opportunity to experiment with forms of construction, this material is rated

Photo 3 - Functional design drywall in the living room

Photo 4 - Semicircular structures of this type of plaster boards will be located inside the kitchen next to the living room

Photo 5 - There is no need to fix the drywall in the bedroom above the couch, as in any other room in the apartment, on the wall.

Walls within a wall made in a row of niches seem much more interesting

How to make plasterboard shelves yourself: step-by-step instructions

The following materials and tools will be needed for construction wall panels from plasterboard.

materials:

galvanized profile 50×25 mm;
curved profile profile (if curved structures are made, for example, on arches made of gypsum slabs with shelves or curved shelves);
guide rails;
Self-tapping screws and dowel spacer;
drywall;
primiranje;
reinforcing mesh for treating joints (special paper tape or serzhanka).

tools:

screwdriver;
electric cutters;
Bulgarian;
rake level;
roulette;
plumb bob;
pencil;
hammer;
pliers;
saw;
putty knife;
brush;
sandpaper.

Photo 6 - Another shelf of dry walls in the corner

Installation of gypsum boards

Draw a shelf.

First, you need a sketch of how the shelf should be installed.

Shelves for dry floors: 20 photos

Under the sketch, take the necessary measurements and mark the intended location for attaching the shelf to the wall.

Frame made of plasterboard.

There are several mounting options. Firstly, installing a shelf while installing gypsum boards, and secondly, installing a gypsum board shelf on an already made wall.

In the first case, you will get shelves that are built into the body (for example, niches), and the other - projection decorative or functional surfaces.

The base of the shelf is a frame made of a metal profile measuring 50 x 25 mm.

Mark the wall level.

Photo 7 - Fields and gypsum boards in the nursery

Use a screwdriver and self-tapping screws to secure the metal frame to the wall.

The fixation step must be at least 250 mm.

What profiles are best to use when building drywall structures, which we wrote in one of the previous articles. Most of the information you are interested in on this topic can be gleaned from it.

Assuming there are good shelves for you - no main criterion: You're interested in a durable structure that can carry important weight (like a home library or TV).

If the shelf is designed for high loads, you need:

Instead of standard drywall 9.5 to 12.5 mm thick, only thick gypsum boards (18 mm thick or more) and other fasteners (such as butterfly screws) should be used, since this type of shelf fastening with conventional screws has not been possible;
the profile on the wall is fixed in more frequent increments;
When installing, use a gateway and frames that reinforce the structure several times.

After determining the profile, the installation of conductors begins, which create the volume of the structure frame.

They have transverse and longitudinal rails. To strengthen the structure, the guides must be attached to the ceiling or floor, as well as to the jumper between the profile and the guides.

For clarity, look at the work as an example of how to attach a shelf to the ceiling under hidden lighting. Arranging the same 60 centimeters below for flowers on a window in the hall or on a shoe stand in the hallway will not be a problem.

The only difference is that the second version of the shelf will not have ceiling mounting elements.

Hang the frame:

Scheme 1 - prefabricated profiles on the wall and ceiling, joint connections together

Cover the frame with plasterboard:

Scheme 2 - It is better to start laying by fixing the vertical part

Scheme 3 - Fixing a horizontal sheet

Pattern 4 - Completing the Tile

We install lighting on the shelf:

Diagram 5 - Installation of LED strip and reflector

Chart 6 - Check your calculations

Corner shelves are fixed in the same way as longitudinal ones.

IMPORTANT!

To secure the shelf design to the wall, you need to install two main profiles. In this case, the shelf will become thicker, but stronger.

Lining carcasses with drywall.

Plasterboard sheets are attached to the frame with a higher loading speed; most often it is necessary to attach the sheets to the profile.

If your job is to hang gypsum boards in the bathroom, only use a waterproof dry sieve, that is. GKLV (this type of gypsum board is green).

IMPORTANT! When covering the frame with plasterboard, remember: metal joints must be installed in the middle of the profiles.

The seams of gypsum boards must be covered with serpentine and masked after installation.

IMPORTANT! If a shelf or partition with lighting is planned, electrical installation begins on the frame before the drywall begins.

Before installation on the frame, holes are drilled for fastening the elements to the plaster.

Drywall can be attached as separate part or hang them in solid panels that can be cut off with a knife.

If you can see with dry walls, what kind of shelves should be hung on drywall walls?

How to hang a shelf on drywall?

First, even at the level of the wall coverings, it is necessary to determine the location of the articulated structures and in the places that they intend to be fixed to strengthen the frame:

place an additional sheet of dry wall between the wall and the sheet of finished leather if the installation is on a metal frame;
cover the dry film with glue over the entire plane of the sheet, and not to the right if the installation is carried out without a frame on glue.

If this is not the case, the shelves should be attached to special zippers - “butterflies” (the picture below shows a clear attachment).

Butterfly devices can withstand loads of up to 5 kg. Mounting guides can be used to attach heavier structures (up to 15 kg load).

Figure 1 - “Butterfly of fasteners”

Can I exceed the permitted maximum load?

In the event that the load on a shelf attached to drywall exceeds permissible limits, creating more reliable protection floor or ceiling using cables, transfer most of the load from the wall to another surface.

Drywall shelves: price

in Moscow - from 230 rubles / m²;
in Kyiv - from 55 UAH / m².

DIY drywall shelves - photo

How to make plasterboard shelves

You'll need it
Instructions for making a DIY drywall shelf
An example of how to build a plasterboard shelf with lighting
Corner boards made of plasterboard - video
Tips for making a drywall shelf

We've looked at a lot plasterboard boards but don't understand how to do it?

Famous people told us how to make gypsum boards with their own hands. Study the material and remember to put your knowledge into practice.

You'll need it

Profile 50x25 mm (if the shelves are semicircular, curved - in a word, with a turn - then a different locus profile is required)
Guides
Self-tapping screws and dowels with spacer
drywall
example
Reinforcing mesh or colored tape to cover joints
Metal corner to strengthen the edges of the shelf
Screwdriver or drill
Straight and water lines
Pencil and tape recorder
colored knife
sandpaper
Scissors for cutting metal profiles

Instructions for making a drywall shelf

Draw paper on paper.
Choose a place for this. Consider the dimensions of the shelf.
Mark the place where the regiment will be. To read accurately, use water lines for vertical lines and level for horizontal lines.
Create frames for frames.
To do this, attach metal profiles to the labels. Drill holes in increments of at least 25 cm, tilt it in Right place and wrap a pencil around the hole to see where you want to drill holes in the wall. Drill drill bits into the wall and insert dowels. Attach the shelves and secure them with screws.

If the TV shelf is made from dry walls, we recommend:
- buy drywall with minimum thickness 18 mm
- use butterfly or other strong fasteners instead of screws
- reduce the distance between holes
- strengthen the structure, use meadows and frames
After securing the profile, attach the transverse and longitudinal guide (guide).

If you want the shelves to be secure, attach them to the ceiling or floor. Insert a jumper between the guides and the profile.

If you are emphasizing, then fix the wires in place until the frame is indicated.
The frame is covered with plasterboard. The more elaborate your shelves are, the smaller the pitch between the screws that secure the panels from the dry walls to the shelf.
The sheets should be in the middle of the profiles.
The measures then depend on the type of final material you will be using.
- If the shelf is under the TV, it is better to paint it. Insert colored tape at the joints and caulk them. After applying the whale to the entire surface, after drying, spray it onto a smooth surface. After boiling and dyeing.
- If you make shelves in the hall, you can insert them both.
  The preparatory work is the same as in the example described above.
- If you're making shelves in the bathroom, paint or tile them. In the second case, do not putty, just pound and lay the tiles.
If you plan to lighten it, be sure to keep all wires in the correct position before installing the drywall shelf. If reflectors are used, holes for them are cut in the drywall before installation on the frame.

An example of how to build a plasterboard shelf with lighting

Corner boards made of plasterboard - video

Gypsum corner plates are made in the same way as described above.

But there were no questions, watch the video.

If you are making shelves in the bathroom, use stable sheets.
To make the structure very durable, install two main profiles.
But don't forget - in this case, hell will become thicker.
If you are sure that household will often be wiped off from the corners of the shelf, then install metal corners before puttingty.

If you read the article “How to make a wardrobe from plasterboard with your own hands,” you will notice that plasterboard shelves are made according to the same principle. This is good. Because if you have already made a drywall cabinet, creating a shelf will not be much for you. That's all.

Plasterboard shelves look stylish and unusual, and also accommodate a large number of of things. You can even put electronics on additionally reinforced plasterboard shelves. To turn your plans into reality, you need to decide on the shape of the shelves and choose the material and tools. If you are not confident in your abilities, contact specialists who will tell you how to cut the shelves correctly.

You can make plasterboard shelves with your own hands. Before carrying out work, it is necessary to draw up a plan, accurately select the shape of the shelves, and carefully take all measurements. Prepare a diagram, calculate and purchase required amount plasterboard sheets, fasteners, wooden beams or metal profile for the frame.

Shelves made of plasterboard are universal, they can be created in any room:

Bedroom;
Living room;
Children's;
Bathroom;
Kitchen.

The options for placing shelves are also different - you can install them on the wall or in a niche. The advantage of plasterboard shelves is the variety of shapes; in this case, imagination is not limited, you can create absolutely any pattern and bend.

You can make an interesting shelf design with your own hands, drywall - available material, so you won’t have any difficulties in creating an original interior.

Interior of a room with shelves on a plasterboard wall

Shelves can replace furniture, such as a cabinet or rack. At the same time, they are quite roomy; books, vases, even dishes and flower pots can be placed on them.

Plasterboard shelves save a lot of space and make the room more modern and original:

Drywall allows you to realize the most daring design ideas; shelves can be used both as a decorative component of the room and as a functional element;
Most often, shelves are created in rooms designed in modern style, plasterboard interior elements will complement a living room or bedroom in a minimalist or modern style;
Drywall is an excellent material for a nursery; shelves made from this material can become the basis for the design of the room; they can be made around the perimeter of the room;
Such shelves also look great in a library, because they allow lamps to be built into them, which is convenient for those who like to read;
In the kitchen, plasterboard shelves can serve as a bar counter or table.

Plasterboard shelves are multifunctional, they can be created in any room - they will look creative and interesting.

How to make shelves from drywall

You can make plasterboard shelves with your own hands at home.

To do this you will need:

Sharp knife or hacksaw;
Wooden beams or metal profile;
Fasteners;
Drill;
Corners made of plastic.

Remember that before carrying out work you must have a clear work plan and know what you want to get in the end. Execute necessary measurements, do everything without haste and very carefully.

The step-by-step sequence for creating shelves is as follows:

Cut shelf parts from drywall using a sharp knife.
Attach the figured shelves using arched profiles.
Make a base from the profile, a profile 50 by 25 mm.
Drill holes according to the size of the screws, hang the profile and attach the structure. Plasterboard parts for niches and shelves can be cut with a hacksaw or a sharp shoe knife.
Curved shelves are made from thinner plasterboard, and they are secured using arched profiles. As a last resort, if there are none, you can bend ordinary profiles by making cuts along the entire length.

If you are making shelves from thick material for heavy things, then use special fasteners for drywall. These are butterfly screws; you can also additionally secure the structure with traverses or a frame.

If the shelf consists of several parts, it is best to cover it with a mounting mesh and secure the corners with plastic or aluminum elements so that the structure retains its aesthetic appearance longer.

Decorative plasterboard shelves: functions and advantages

Depending on the material chosen, shelves can be either very light or quite heavy and durable.

You can create shelves for storing:

Books and stationery;
Decorative items;
Crockery;
Toys;
Electronics.

If you additionally secure the plasterboard shelves, you can get a really strong structure on which the TV or stereo system will firmly stand.

Drywall has several advantages:

Availability;
Environmental Safety;
Ease of installation;
It can also be painted with any paint.

But at the same time, drywall is a rather fragile material and is completely unstable to moisture. If you want to make shelves or niches in the bathroom, buy only moisture-resistant drywall.

How to fix a shelf to drywall

To attach a small and lightweight shelf to gypsum board sheets, you will have to use special dowels, which tend to open up and be fixed in the hollow base.

Suitable for these purposes:

Dowel-umbrella;
Butterfly dowel.

Take a close look at how much load a particular dowel can withstand and compare it with your shelf. Wall shelves it must be fixed into drywall using these dowels, as well as self-tapping screws, which should be slightly longer than the dowel itself. When screwing in a screw or self-tapping screw, the dowel head will open and take most of the load.

To hang shelves in drywall, you can use this sequence:

Drill a hole in the wall of the required size;
Install the dowel into the hole;
Install the shelf mount onto the fastener;
Hang a shelf.

If you have a heavy shelf, you won’t be able to attach it without a profile.

In this case, you need to use the following method:

Drill holes in drywall;
Insert a butterfly dowel or a dowel, insert a self-tapping screw;
Clamp the structure and screw in the dowel, but be careful not to destroy the wall.

Instead of such dowels you can use anchor bolts. The entire sequence of actions does not change, only bolts are inserted instead of screws and dowels.

Corner shelves made of plasterboard

Corner shelves made of plasterboard look very stylish. These beautiful designs look great in the interior of modern living rooms and bedrooms. Built-in lights that can be inserted into corner shelves, will add comfort and warmth to any room.

Small corner shelves can often be found in small rooms, where every centimeter plays a huge role. The decoration in such rooms is light, there is a lot of light to further increase the space.

Small things are placed on the corner shelves:

Watch;
Books;
Stuffed Toys;
Small lamps;
Vases and boxes.

Thus, corner shelves help save space, but at the same time hold quite a lot of things. This option of plasterboard shelves is best suited for a children's room, bedroom and living room. Some even create them in the bathroom to place soap, washcloths, and various body care products on them. But remember that drywall is very sensitive to moisture - choose moisture-resistant materials.

How to find a profile under drywall

You need to look for a profile under drywall in certain situations.

Namely:

When you need to hang a picture on the wall;
Hang a mirror;
Attach a wall-mounted TV;
Attach the lamp to the wall;
Nail the baseboards;
Attach wall cabinets.

In any of the above situations, it is necessary to find a metal profile under the drywall. If you installed drywall using a frameless structure, then the problem of finding a profile disappears by itself. Otherwise you will have to look for a profile different ways, which depend on the material.

In the case of a metal profile, use a regular magnet. You can use it to find the profile if the sheets of drywall are thin enough. A large and powerful magnet is best. Tie a string around a magnet and slowly move it across the drywall; when you feel the magnet not moving, make a note.

If wood was used, you can find the beams by tapping (the sound will no longer be dull above the slats), also try driving a nail.

However, the latter method is less practical if the hole was made in wrong place, you will have to putty it. If you have a drawing of the room, then study it and find it wooden slats.

Assembling a plasterboard shelf (video)

In conclusion, it should be said that drywall is universal and modern material. Plasterboard shelves will fit into the interior of any room and will save a lot of space. Anyone can make them out of it, the main thing is to approach it responsibly. Draw up a drawing, select materials, take the necessary measurements and then you will definitely have beautiful and durable shelves that will serve you for a long time.

Examples of plasterboard shelves (photos in interiors)

Large-sized furniture is good when it is initially brought into the interior of the room. What to do to create additional storage spaces in an already renovated apartment. Install a cabinet, cabinet or console? The cost of such a solution is high.

We invite you to take on the creation of simple and uncomplicated structures from gypsum plasterboard and we hasten to tell you how to make shelves from plasterboard with your own hands.

Advantages of gypsum plasterboard

Drywall is a unique material that can be used not only to create partitions in a room and install pendants. You can use it to make a variety of niches, built-in cabinets or shelves. They will become practical and convenient place, in which you can store any things, kitchen utensils, books and even household appliances.

Note! If after repairs you have leftovers and scraps of gypsum boards, do not rush to throw them away immediately. Even if it seems to you that there is not enough space in the room, a small shelf will always fit in it.

“Don’t clutter your space with unnecessary furniture,” this is one of the rules of Feng Shui. But no matter how hard you try, sometimes it’s very difficult to give up cabinets and shelves.

By installing it indoors, you will solve several problems at once:

get rid of old things;
improve the room design;
You will make unusual stands for various collections, decorative dishes and souvenirs.

Shelf planning

For such a design, a conventional gypsum board profile is not suitable. In this case optimal solution- use metal corners. Do not neglect this precaution.

If you want to use the shelf as a decorative part, its frame does not need to be reinforced. An ordinary rack profile will suffice for it. Once you have determined the design and strength of the structure, you can begin preparing the necessary tool, as well as counting and purchasing consumables.

Preparing for work

So, what do you need to make plasterboard shelves?

Materials

Rack-mount galvanized profiles, section 50×25 mm.
Guide strips.
Self-tapping screws, as well as dowels with a spacer.
GKL or GVLV sheets, if the shelf will be built in a damp room.
Primer composition.
Plastic sickle mesh for seams.
Emery cloth.
Before you make a wavy shelf from plasterboard, you need to purchase special arched profiles.

Tools

Construction water level.
Roulette.
Plumb.
Marker or pencil.
Screwdriver.
Electric planer.
Little Bulgarian.
Hammer.
Pliers or pliers.
Hacksaw for metal.
Painting knife.
Putty knife.
Brush.

Installation of the structure

Gypsum plasterboard shelves can be made at the installation stage plasterboard partition(walls) or be a separate structure.

Frame assembly

Before making a partition with shelves, a common frame is created in such a way as to create a niche. It is covered with plaster sheets, like the entire surface of the wall.
If the shelf is hinged, a separate frame is prepared for it. Typically, a profile with a cross-section of 50×25 mm is used for it.
First mark the wall using a level.
Where fastenings were provided, drill holes with a hammer drill.

What you need to consider before making hanging shelves from plasterboard.

If the structure will experience heavy loads, you will need:

use thick plasterboard (from 1.8 cm) and butterfly screws;
fasten profiles in frequent increments;
use frames and traverses that will strengthen the structure.

Fix the guide strips lengthwise and crosswise to the fixed wall profiles. They will create the volume of the sheathing.

Shelf trim

Once the sheathing is ready, begin covering it. To strengthen them, horizontal planes of shelves can be made not only from gypsum plasterboard, but also from MDF, chipboard, thick plywood, impact-resistant glass, and mirrors.

Note! If the structure will have lighting, you need to take care of the electrical wiring in advance. Following the technique fire safety, lay the cable in a protective corrugation.

Before you make a shelf in the corner, you will need to do some cutting work.

Take measurements of the future design. Transfer them to the gypsum board.
Now you need to cut out the blanks. For this purpose, cut one side of the sheet, then break it along the indentation made.
Bend the material at a right angle and cut the cardboard from the other side with a painting knife.
Level the cut ends with sandpaper.
Attach the sheets to the sheathing with self-tapping screws.

How to process joints and seams

The photo shows a corner profile.

We continue to talk about what is needed in order to properly make plasterboard shelves. Their ends and main surface must be absolutely flat.

Therefore, the structure will need to be further processed.

Sand the ends of the sheets.
Apply a thin layer of gypsum putty to all joints.
Seal them with serpyanka (plastic reinforcing mesh).
Apply a second coat of putty.
It should be noted that when using serpyanka it is necessary to putty the entire surface of the gypsum board.
When the composition dries, apply a layer on it.

To make the corners even and look aesthetically pleasing, stick corner profiles. Such strips can be steel, galvanized, plastic or aluminum.

Note! The most durable corners are steel. However, the metal can begin to corrode over time. Rusty spots will appear through the facing material.

Non-standard shaped structures

The simplest method of installing gypsum plasterboard structures, which have geometric properties, was described above. correct form. How to make it out of plasterboard corner shelf having smooth or wavy lines?

A little instruction.

If you use thin arched plasterboard, you can make curved shelves or their parts.
To create them you will need to make a template. To make it, use materials stronger than gypsum sheets.
Perforate the prepared part on one side with a needle roller.
Next, moisten the drywall with a brush and lay it on the template. Fix the ends of the workpiece.
Let the element dry for 24 hours. Next, remove it from the template and secure it to the frame using self-tapping screws.
The lathing can be made from special arched profiles. However, you can also bend ordinary planks if you first make cuts on them with metal scissors.

Bottom line

The use of gypsum boards in the interior of an apartment gives ample opportunities experiments with both its design and the layout of the rooms. Using plasterboard shelves, you can zone a studio apartment or delimit space in a separate room.

As the video published on this page shows, shelves made of plasterboard sheets will help make your apartment comfortable and stylish.

Photo gallery

Drywall has a wide range of applications. It is used to decorate walls and ceilings, hide imperfections, and construct various decorative structures from it. For example, they install shelves around corners, window and door openings.

Let's consider the features and types of shelf designs.

Peculiarities

Drywall is a very plastic material. This is a sheet with a base in the form of plastic gypsum, which is covered on both sides with construction cardboard. It differs in thickness and can be wall, ceiling, or arched. For shelves, they try to use material that is more durable in thickness., although arched ones are often used (if curly shapes are needed). When heated, gypsum board can bend.

It is easy to cut and install, allowing you to build a variety of design structures. This is especially true if the room does not have the usual rectangular shape.

Prominent load-bearing columns, ventilation and heating pipes, walls with steps spoil the appearance and cause difficulties with the arrangement of furniture. All this can be hidden under drywall. And so that effective area I didn’t hesitate to mount niches or shelves.

Advantages of gypsum plasterboard shelves:

masking communications;
compatible with built-in lighting;
the cost is lower compared to other materials for making shelves;
long service life;
resistance to deformation;
fire resistance;
environmental friendliness.

There are also disadvantages. Plasterboard shelves cannot withstand heavy loads. In this case, lay two slabs at once or use wooden inserts with additional reinforcement. It is necessary to construct a frame made of metal profiles or wooden slats and attach them to the wall. Drywall does not have sound insulation.

Presence of shelves around window openings and along the walls will not reduce the noise level. Designs made from gypsum plasterboard allow you to save on furniture (shelves, open shelves made of other materials, cabinets and TV tables). But there is also a drawback to this. To move the structure, dismantling and subsequent repair work will be required.

Kinds

All plasterboard shelves can be divided into two main groups: decorative and functional. The first ones are often open and have a lightweight frame. They contain various decorative elements interior (vases, souvenirs, photographs).

Functional shelves are more durable and have sufficient capacity. They are designed for heavy loads and can be closed or open. They are often erected for a specific purpose, for example, as a cabinet or niche for a TV.

Shelves can be divided according to their location. Centers are located in the center of the room. Or the design is a bright accent of the interior, made from an ensemble of various shelves and niches. Products are wall-mounted, corner-mounted and built-in. The latter are the most convenient. Their placement is especially appropriate in closets, cabinets, and bathroom niches.

Corner shelves are more durable than straight ones. If the wall is very curved or has prominent structural elements, you can make a false wall from plasterboard. To avoid wasting useful space, you can arrange niches with shelves. They can also be decorative or functional.

Looks great with backlighting. The configuration of the shelves can be linear or curly, subject to the general style of the interior of a particular room.

Design

Drywall allows you to build structures of various shapes. The shelves themselves can have any shape (even asymmetrical and tilted). Everything is limited by the space of the room and the designer’s imagination. GCR is often used to create built-in cabinets and walls. This allows you to build a structure that will replace the furniture wall.

This type of furniture has its advantages:

The size and number of shelves can be determined independently, taking into account the dimensions of existing equipment.
You can install sockets and lighting.
No need to waste time searching for the right one furniture wall or a slide, which may be more expensive than the materials of construction.

On the other hand, drywall shelves cannot be moved or sold like furniture. Unlike cabinets, TV designs using gypsum plasterboard shelves are more functional. You can install additional wall or Spotlights, LED lamps and strips.

The backlight looks beautiful and is functional:

additional lighting is created;
with the help of light you can zone the space;
in the absence of main lighting, cozy illuminated islands are formed.

It is not always possible to find a suitable corner shelving unit. Plasterboard shelves solve this problem perfectly. At the same time, you can adjust their size and shape. Open shelves do not reduce the space of the room, fitting organically into the interior. Plasterboard shelves for books require special attention. Printed products weigh a lot, bookshelves must take into account the increased load. Since gypsum board is not as durable as wood, the shelves themselves should not be large. They are designed for a maximum of 10 books.

If the house is multifunctional, for example, it is an open plan or a combination of rooms (bedroom and living room, kitchen and dining room), zoning partitions with through shelves can be erected from plasterboard. This will allow you to delimit the space. Shelves can be used for storage or decoration decorative vases. This option is also relevant for studio apartments.

You can make shelves from gypsum plasterboard around window and door openings. Near the window you can organize a podium with a niche for storage. When installing, you need to take into account the weight of the person; you must not forget about the located batteries. If you do not install ventilated grilles, the room will be poorly heated during the cold period. Shelves can be located from the opening to the wall or in the form of narrow pencil cases to the ceiling. Above the doors you can organize a mezzanine on which to place bulky but light objects.

Shelves don't have to be wide. They can accommodate a lot useful little things. If there is a desktop near the window, gypsum plasterboard shelves will replace the rack and cabinet. With them you can organize a comfortable workplace.

Communications can be hidden in plasterboard box. If these are heating pipes, you need to install ventilation grates . WITH outside you can place several small decorative shelves.

If this a drain pipe in the sanitary room, you can make an interesting pencil case. This is how it will look externally. It should be quite spacious inside: you can hide mops and brushes near the pipe, and mount several narrow shelves for household chemicals.

A similar technique can be applied to the bathroom, making a box with shelves and niches.

Scope of application

Plasterboard shelves can be installed in any room. However, its humidity must be taken into account.

GKL does not like water and condensation, so for rooms with high humidity(bathroom or kitchen) it is better to use moisture-resistant material.

In the living room most often erected central structures all over the wall. They are convenient for organizing niches for a TV, which is usually placed in the living room.
Also, decorative structures are often erected in the children's room to separate the playing, sleeping and study areas. This is especially true if the room is shared by two children.
In the kitchen Usually open shelves made of gypsum plasterboard are placed. They must be strengthened, since the dishes are heavy.

In the bathroom and toilet Due to limited space, it is quite difficult to select racks and cabinets. It is easier to solve the issue of organizing space using structures made of moisture-resistant gypsum board.
In the hallway and corridors Most often they have closed multifunctional shelves. Mezzanines can be installed.
In the bedroom Any solutions are possible. Shelves can be purely decorative or functional. Much depends on the area and dimensions of the furniture.

Installation

The construction of any structure begins with the creation of a sketch, which represents the appearance of the shelf after installation. It is important to consider the appearance of the shelves, functionality, and calculate the size and weight load. The development of the appearance of the future structure is influenced by the size and type of drywall. For example, For curved design, flexible arched plasterboard is used.

If a large load is planned on the shelves, then 2 sheets of material will have to be laid. Additional reinforcing elements may be required. If the thickness of the GLK is more than 12 mm, a reinforced frame will be required, since the sheets weigh a lot.

If the shelves are purely decorative, you can take material with a thickness of 6.5 and 9.5 mm. The standard width of drywall is 1.2 m, the length can vary up to 3-4 m.

If the shelves are planned to be long (more than 1 m), vertical jumpers are recommended. Longer shelves may not be able to support the load. If they are purely decorative and narrow, you can do without jumpers. The front and side parts of the structure can be finished with arched plasterboard. It's cheaper. It will not affect the strength of the structure, but it will save money. The concave shelves that are erected from arched plasterboard look interesting.

To work you will need:

screwdriver;
construction knife;
pencil;
square, ruler;
roulette;
metal scissors;
hammer drill

Materials:

drywall;
metal profile;
frame hangers;
dowel-nails;
self-tapping screws or liquid nails.

For finishing you need:

starting and finishing putties;
putty knife;
fine sandpaper;
corners or mounting tape for the ends.

Installation begins with the construction of a frame made of a metal profile, which is attached to the wall with dowel nails.

If the design is simple, you can use wooden slats. Where the load is planned, the frame is reinforced.

The next step is to install the backlight, if it is planned. All wires are hidden in a plastic corrugated box. Afterwards, drywall is attached to self-tapping screws or liquid nails. The structure is ready, you can proceed to finishing.

What to finish with?

The finishing work is quite simple; you can do it yourself. The difficulty lies in finishing the end edges. The material may crack in the future and begin to crumble. To avoid this, the joints and ends of the sheets are finished with aluminum and plastic corners . Semicircular models can be finished with mounting tape. It’s better not to skimp on it; you need to fix everything carefully.

The joints can be reinforced with reinforcing mesh. It is glued in fragments on top. The heads of the screws should not stick out; they are sealed with starting putty. After processing the joints and ends, finishing putty is applied to the entire structure.

It will take at least a day for it to dry completely. Afterwards the material must be sanded, for example, using fine sandpaper.

Drywall can be decorated with almost anything decorative material. This could be wallpaper, plaster, different kinds paints The structure can be finished with the same material as the walls. Then the shelves will look like part of the wall. You can highlight them with material and color to make a bright accent in the interior, visually divide or adjust the space.

If you plan to paint the structure with colored paint, it is recommended to make the niche lighter. It will be shaded anyway. To do this, you can dilute some of the paint from white of the same brand. Alternatively, you can decorate individual shelves or structural elements. For finishing you should use stone, mirrors, colored glass or plastic, imitation stained glass and much more.

Heavy decorative elements should not be used.

To the choice of material decorative finishing You can also approach it from a practical point of view. A lot depends on the frequency of cleaning. If the shelves are covered with wallpaper, they can quickly become unusable. In this case, the external vertical surfaces can be covered with wallpaper to match the walls, and the horizontal shelves can be painted.

If the shelves are purely decorative and require infrequent cleaning with a vacuum cleaner or a special brush, they can be completely covered.

If you want to make shelves in the kitchen or bathroom, you should choose materials for decorative finishing that are more practical and resistant to moisture and dirt.

For example, you can paint them with paint. You can choose a practical color.

To learn how to make plasterboard shelves in a bathroom, see the following video.

DIY plasterboard shelves often have an unusual appearance and can accommodate a large number of different items. Thus, even equipment can be installed on a rack with additional metal reinforcement. In order to make a structure with your own hands, you first have to decide on its shape, then purchase all the materials. Of course, such work requires certain skills, so it is better for beginners to choose the simplest shelf option or turn to specialists. Below we will tell you how to do this work yourself.

Advantages and disadvantages of drywall

Drywall is classified as a universal material that has various purposes - ceilings, niches, and all kinds of shaped structures are made from it. This popularity is due to the following advantages:

Despite the large number of advantages of this material, some of its disadvantages should be highlighted:

fragility;
the appearance of deflections under the influence of a large load;
poor resistance to moisture.

Types of plasterboard shelves

There are several main parameters by which such designs differ. Before choosing one option or another, you should familiarize yourself with them.

Table No. 1. Types of gypsum plasterboard shelves

Table No. 2. Types of shelves by type of placement

Accommodation	Description
	Most often installed in the center of the room large structure consisting of many shelves. This option will best fit into the interior of the living room.
	Such plasterboard structures will fit perfectly into the interior of a small room. Moreover, they are not only decoration, but also perform a functional task. Quite often, a bookcase is placed in the corner.

In this case, any plasterboard structures can be designed as follows:

Shelves made of gypsum plasterboard are:

Video - Shelves made of gypsum plasterboard: original ideas

In what rooms are plasterboard shelves installed?

Universal gypsum plasterboard shelves can be installed in any type of room:

in the living room - most often, racks are placed along the entire wall, because in such niches it is very convenient to install various equipment;
in the nursery - plasterboard shelving in the child’s room is often installed in order to zone the space, which will make it possible to better separate the sleeping area from the play area (this idea should be taken into account by parents who need to equip a room for two children);
in the kitchen - usually in the kitchen such shelves are left open, because this way it will be more convenient to use them for their intended purpose (such a structure should be well strengthened from the inside, because the dishes are quite heavy);
in the bathroom - in a room of this type there are always not enough shelves, and so that they do not take up extra space, it is recommended to make them hanging;

Making shelves from plasterboard

In the process of creating shelves you will need the following materials:

Drywall sheets. If you plan to install shelves in a bathroom or any other room with high humidity, then they must be moisture resistant.
Dowels.
Suspensions.
Guide profiles.
Metallic profile.

In addition, we will need the following tools:

It is worth noting that not all devices and materials may be useful, because if we plan to make a structure for heavy objects, then we will need a metal profile to create the frame. For decorative shelves, a simple rack profile with guides will be sufficient.

Important! In order to make the final finish, you will need putty, paint, a set of brushes, and rollers.

Create a project

First we need to develop a design for the finished shelf. It is recommended to do this in the following ways:

Important point! It is advisable to design universal design, which will be not only decoration, but also a functional element of the interior. That is why it is recommended to strengthen it.

Typically the following parameters are displayed on the drawing:

dimensions of the room on an appropriate scale;
the location of the niche, including its depth;
place of fixation of all partitions;
if you plan to install lighting, then it is also better to mark the mounting locations for the lamps.

Important point! When drawing up a drawing, it is necessary to take into account the thickness of the materials used (gypsum board sheets and metal frame).

Regardless of the choice of one option or another, creating a diagram is an important step, thanks to which it will be possible to make a structure of an ideal shape. This way you get the opportunity to evaluate the correct placement of the shelves and avoid various problems during the installation process.

Surface preparation

Before the start installation work To make plasterboard shelves, you will need to prepare the walls. Here, any irregularities can become an obstacle to the normal fastening of the frame, causing the structure to turn out crooked.

It is necessary to assess the condition of the surfaces. If there are all kinds of cracks, sagging, and depressions, they should be eliminated. In addition, it is better to treat the walls with several layers of primer so that they do not crumble in the future.

Important point! In some cases, preliminary floor preparation is required.

Step-by-step instruction

Frame installation

Step 1. We mark the wall. In order for the base for our shelves to be reliable, it is necessary to take the markings with special responsibility. At this stage we will use a building level, mark the location of all heights, and fasten the dowels. To mark the surface, you must use a marker or a simple pencil.

Step 2. We calculate the load. Calculating the load on the shelves is not difficult - it is important to know what these shelves are supposed to be used for. For example, if a TV is installed in a niche, it is important to make it durable. For such purposes, it is better to strengthen the frame with metal jumpers.

If you plan to make a small shelf for shoes or other not very heavy objects, then a standard sheathing for drywall will be sufficient. The shelf for various postcards and souvenirs does not have to be strengthened at all.

Step 3. We assemble the frame. The basis of the frame is made up of metal profiles that serve as guides. Thanks to the use of such beams, you can make a structure of any shape - for this you will need to make notches on the metal. It turns out that the more different bends there are, the more such notches will need to be left. It is recommended to use metal scissors when working. All parts of the frame are secured to each other with self-tapping screws. It is necessary to carefully tighten the fasteners to ensure a strong base.

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Construction levels

Step 4. We fix the profiles to the wall. It’s not difficult to fix the shelf on the wall, because it already has markings that we set in advance. In any case, even at this stage you can still slightly change the location of the structure.

In the case of assembling built-in structures, it is necessary to secure the racks along the facade. To do this, lay the jumper according to the markings and then attach the jumper. Supports are fixed at its ends:

if the shelves are located between two walls, then the racks are attached to them;
if the frame is located only on a certain part of the wall, then it is fixed to the floor or ceiling.

It is worth noting that the more you plan to load the shelf, the more dowels and screws you will need to use to secure the frame. Typically the pitch between fasteners is about 200-250 millimeters.

Installing drywall sheets

Step 1. We mark the gypsum plaster boards. Some craftsmen prefer to calculate the required amount of material at the stage of creating the project. The standard length of sheets ranges from 200 to 450 centimeters, and the width is 120-130 centimeters. Since additional changes are often made during the frame assembly process in order to mark the sheets, it is necessary to measure the frame. In this case, you will need to leave a few centimeters for gaps, because the entire base must be covered with plasterboard panels.

These patterns should be transferred to gypsum board sheets - for this we need a marker or a simple pencil

Step 2. We cut out sheets of drywall. It is best to cut this material on a perfectly flat surface (on a table). Now you need to place the drywall cutting knife on the mark and press firmly. Next you need to move along the intended lines. This should be done very carefully to ensure that the parts are as even as possible.

If the project involves the presence of too complex bends, then we will need a knife for cutting plasterboard small size— it will be much easier for them to move along such contours.

Step 3. Lighting installation. It is at the stage of creating the frame that it is necessary to carry out wiring for the lamps. Of course, this step is not mandatory; it is only necessary if lamps are included in the project.

Important point! There is an easier way to install lighting - using LED strip.

Step 4. We install the parts on the frame. It is important to be especially careful at this stage. The sheets are used either immediately after cutting, or they are additionally given different shape. If you choose the second option, it will be necessary to carefully process the sheet with a wet roller on all sides, as a result of which it will become very plastic.

After preparing all materials, it is necessary to begin installation:

Here you also need to calculate optimal distance between the screws, depending on the purpose of the shelves - it is important to remember that they should be no further than 100 millimeters from each other. However, it is recommended to take a minimal step between them.

Finishing

Prices for popular types of putty

Putties

When the entire structure is securely fastened, you can begin the finishing stage.

Step 1. We prime the surface. In order for the putty to adhere reliably to the plasterboard sheets, they should be pre-treated with a primer (a total of 2 layers will be required). It is better to apply the primer using a roller, this way you can quickly distribute it even over a large structure.

Step 2. We apply putty. Now we have to apply the first layer of putty to the structure. It should be quite thick to hide all fasteners, joints, and irregularities. It is better to use a spatula to apply putty. The result should be a smooth surface.

Step 3. Sand the surface with sandpaper. When the first layer of putty has dried thoroughly, it will need to be sanded using sandpaper - this will allow you to achieve an ideal surface.

Next, you will need to putty this structure again. If desired, you can apply decorative plaster because the next step will be painting. The design of the shelves can be different, here everyone can show their imagination.

Video - Making shelves for a children's room

Common mistakes when working with drywall

In order to make a design in accordance with the project, it is necessary to eliminate mistakes that both beginners and experienced craftsmen in progress:

Of course, for making plasterboard structures you will have to put in a lot of effort with your own hands. However, this a great opportunity save money and create your own unique product. In addition, you will be able to acquire a very useful skill that will come in handy someday.