hi I've got a room thats 10.5(L) x 5.6 (W) x 2.5 (H) i need to know how much plasterboard i need for this room size if i use boards that are 2400x1200 (8'x4') thanks btw its in meters not feet
Wall area 10.5 x 2.5 = 26.25m2 10.5 x 2.5 = 26.25m2 5.6 x 2.5 = 14m2 5.6 x 2.5 = 14m2 Total wall area = 80.5m2 Plasterboard area = 2.44 x 1.22 = 2.98m2 No of plasterboards = 80.5m2/2.98m2 = 27 boards + 10% = 2.7 boards Total no of boards (with 10% wastage) = 30 boards Ceiling 10.5 x 5.6 = 58.8m2 Plasterbaord = 58.8m2/2.98m2 = 19.9 boards + 10% = 1.99 boards Total no of boards (with 10% wastage) = 22 boards Total no of boards (wall and ceiling) = 30 + 22 = 52 boards
Due to the ceiling height being 2.5 you will need more than 27 boards for the walls, unless you leave them 100mm off the floor covering the gap with a skirting board.