gypsum board
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Definition
Noun: A type of building material used for interior walls and ceilings, consisting of a core of gypsum plaster that is encased in and bonded to layers of paper or fiberboard. It is a manufactured panel used as a substitute for traditional plaster or other wallboard in construction.
Usage
Gypsum board is a standard material for creating smooth, finished interior surfaces in residential and commercial buildings. It is installed in sheets or panels that are then taped, mudded, and painted.
Examples
- Noun:
- The contractors installed gypsum board on all the interior walls before painting.
- For the renovation, we chose a moisture-resistant type of gypsum board for the bathroom.
Advanced Usage
- "to hang/finish gypsum board": Refers to the process of installing and applying joint compound to the panels.
- The crew will finish hanging the gypsum board by Friday.
Variants and Related Words
- Drywall (n): A common synonym for gypsum board.
- Drywall is another name for gypsum board.
- Plasterboard (n): A term used primarily in British English for the same material.
- The builder ordered several sheets of plasterboard.
- Sheetrock (n): A prominent brand name for gypsum board, often used generically.
- They used Sheetrock for the new partition walls.
Synonyms
- Wallboard: A general term for panels used for wall surfaces.
- Drywall: The most common direct synonym in American English.
Related Phrases
- Gypsum board screw: A specialized fastener for attaching the panels to studs.
- Make sure you use the correct gypsum board screws.
- Gypsum board joint compound: The material used to seal the seams between panels.
- Apply the gypsum board joint compound smoothly for an invisible finish.
Noun
- wallboard with a gypsum plaster core bonded to layers of paper or fiberboard; used instead of plaster or wallboard to make interior walls