1800 x 900 x 12.5mm Fire Resistant Plasterboard Square Edge
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1800 x 900 Fire Plasterboard
Fire-resistant plasterboard, often recognised by its pink face, is composed of gypsum with glass fibres and other additives. It's widely used in construction for enhanced fire protection in partitions, wall linings, ceilings, and structural steel. The addition of glass fibre reinforcement and additives gives superior fire resistance compared to standard plasterboard.
Choose from a variety of sizes and edge details for this fire-resistant plasterboard or look at the complete range of plasterboard options in the Plaster, Plasterboard & Accessories category.
**Please note, in some areas, this size board may not be available. If this is the case we will contact you within 1 working day to discuss your options**
1800 x 900mm Fire Resistant Plasterboards for walls
1800 x 900 Fireline boards as they're commonly known are often used on stud walls to separate areas of a building or development where a higher fire rating needs to be achieved. This is often a requirement of the planning departments to comply with building regulations.
1800 x 900mm Fire Plasterboard for ceilings
6x3 Fire Plasterboard is versatile, suitable for both flat and sloped ceilings. It can be used as a base layer for plastering or decoration, or integrated into a full ceiling system when a fire rating,insulation and soundproofing are required. To reduce ceiling height, consider the MF Ceiling system. These smaller sized boards are easier to handle when compared with the 8x4 versions so do come in handy for ceilings.
12.5mm Fire Rated Plasterboard Technical details:
• Sheet Size: 1800 x 900mm (commonly referred to 6x3 Fireline)
• Thickness: 12.5mm
• Weight: 16kg
• Face Colour: Pink
• Density: 800kg/m3
• Thermal Conductivity: 0.25W/mK
• Edge detail: Square edge
Square Edge Fireproof Plasterboard FAQ:
Why square edge fireline plasterboard 12.5mm?
Fireboard with a square edge offers a cost-effective solution for wall finishing. Usaully a wet plaster finish would be applied but if the overall look doesn't need to be of a high finished standard, boards can be left uncovered.
How to finish fire resistant plasterboard
If you're not using the drylining method as described above, you'll need to wet plaster the entire surface. Before starting, ensure all the joints have all been covered with Self Adhesive Scrim which will reduce the risk of joints forming cracks. The surface is then plastered using products such as Thistle Multi Finish.
Which plasterboard to use?
Don't think fire rated plasterboards are the ones you want or need a different size? Require another type of board? We have a great Plasterboard 101 article that explains all you need to know. The full range of sizes and thicknesses can be found alongside the other plasterboard types and edge details in the Plaster, Plasterboard & Accessories category.
We also have another helpful blog article which gives helpful tips for using fire rated plasterboard.
How do I know which manufacturer of board will be supplied?
We offer a wide range of plasterboards from leading brands like British Gypsum, Knauf, and Siniat. While the specific brand may vary by region, our team is happy to assist you in selecting the right product for your needs. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. For more details on BG products, please click on the link below:
For full details of delivery charges, returns, colour variations, and discounts please see our delivery & returns policy.
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