2700 x 1200 x 12.5mm Standard Plasterboard Tapered Edge

Plasterboard 12.5mm

Tapered edge plasterboard (T/E), also known as gypsum board, is a versatile building material widely used for creating interior plasterboard walls and plasterboard ceilings. It consists of a core of calcium sulfate dihydrate (gypsum) sandwiched between two sheets of recycled paper. The Ivory face paper on one side is to finish/decorate with brown paper face on the reverse.

Suitable for most applications where normal fire, structural and acoustic levels are specified. Suitable for direct decoration or Thistle plaster finish.

Plasterboard use:

Lightweight and manageable, 2700 x 1200 x 12.5 plasterboard is widely used in residential and commercial construction.

Plasterboard wall

Plasterboard is versatile and can be applied to various wall types. Commonly, it's used on interior walls, such as those within external structures where it's secured with bonding compound/drywall adhesive. Additionally, it's a key component of partition walls constructed using timber (like CLS) or metal framing.

Plasterboard ceiling

Plasterboard 2.7 x 1.2 x 12.5mm is suitable for both flat and sloped ceilings. It can serve as a base layer for plastering or decoration, or be integrated into a comprehensive system that includes insulation and soundproofing materials to enhance ceiling performance. To lower ceiling height, it can be fixed to the with MF Ceiling system.

12.5 mm Plasterboard Technical details:

• Sheet Size: 2700 x 1200mm (commonly referred to as 9x4 plasterboard)
• Thickness: 12.5mm (sometimes known as 12mm plasterboard)
• Weight: 26kg
• Face Colour: Ivory
• Density: 640kg/m3
• Thermal Conductivity: 0.25W/mK
• Edge detail: Tapered edge

Tapered Edge Plasterboard FAQ:

Why tapered edge plasterboard?

Using a plasterboard with a tapered edge allows for the joints to be taped and filled. Once smoothed and prepared properly, the whole face of the plasterboard can be sealed using a suitable sealer such as Gyproc Drywall Sealer. Once suitably dry, the face of the boards can be directly decorated with paint or wall coverings without the need for expensive wet plaster finish being applied.

Which plasterboard to use?

It's lucky you asked! We have a great Plasterboard 101 article that explains all you need to know. You can find it here.

Standard plasterboard, also known as standard wallboard, is available in a range of sizes and thicknesses. These can be found alongside the other plasterboard types and edge details in the Plaster, Plasterboard & Accessories category.

Which manufacturer of board will be supplied?

Buildershop have plasterboards on offer for sale across the whole of the UK so the brand will vary from region-to-region. Typically boards supplied will be British Gypsum, Knauf or Siniat. If brand is important, please enquire before making a purchase and we'll be happy to advise. BG product details can be found on the link below:

PDF link to technical specifications