Drywall or plaster?

The most acute and demanded issue in the field of construction and repair is that it is better to choose gypsum cardboard or plaster for wall finishing. Today, gypsum boards are very often preferred both in our country and in the West. But plaster is still popular, despite the fact that good experts on plasterboard are much more than plasterers. What is the reason for this demand for these types of work and what kind of finishing is better, we will try to understand today.

Plaster

Benefits:

1. Qualitatively plastered walls do not need a long time to repair, except for the finish coat.
2. In comparison with the installation of drywall, the cost of finishing the walls with plaster, both in materials and in works, is much cheaper.
3. The better and better the walls are plastered, the more they are strong, strong and shock-resistant. Such walls can withstand a heavy load.

Disadvantages:

1. Plaster is a kind of "wet" work, which is accompanied by a lot of dust and construction mud.
2. The process of plastering takes a long time, and it varies depending on the condition of the walls.
3. In the presence of uneven walls, the cost of plastering may exceed the cost of installing plasterboard.

Drywall

Benefits:

1. Drywall is just a "dry" job.
2. Any kind of drywall better plaster insulates the walls from extraneous sounds.
3. The walls of plasterboard are breathable, they absorb excess moisture and give it back if necessary.
4. Decorating walls with plasterboard is quick and easy.

Disadvantages:

1. Reducing the area of ​​the room.
2. After the drywall, the walls need a putty and finishing finish.

Now you have all the arguments for making the right decision in choosing the material for finishing the walls in the apartment.