Wall Substructure Materials Interior Design I Objective 3

Wall Substructure Materials Interior Design I Objective 3. 04

Plaster • Old way of applying wall material – used up until the 1950 s. • Uses lath boards or mesh then layers of plaster to create wall. • Usually very thick – helps with noise reduction and fire resistance • Should be patched and fixed by a skilled professional. May be very textured or somewhat smooth

Drywall • Large sheets of pressed gypsum between layers of paper (aka: gypsum board) • Sheetrock is a brand of drywall • Inexpensive material • Easy to repair, can be done by homeowner. Since drywall has layers of paper on the outside, what are some potential problems?

Paperless Drywall • Drywall for wet areas of the home. • Usually used in shower or tub areas and backsplashes in kitchens and baths. • Used underneath tile floors in bath areas • Uses fiberglass instead of paper to combat mold • Also known as blue board, green board, or wet board.

Fire-resistant wall board • Gypsum wallboard that is designed to be fire resistant with chemicals and glass fibers. • These are walls to keep fire from moving from one part of the home to another. • Building codes require one in between two homes with a connected wall. • These are lightweight walls What are other rooms/places where this might be used?

Wood • Adds warmth to a space • Adds texture • Gives a casual feel depending on material or can be sophisticated. • Can have painted or stained finish.

Masonry • Masonry walls can be brick, stone, or cinderblock. • Is stable and not easily changed. • Expensive • Should be installed by a skilled mason. • Can give a rustic or industrial feel. • Often used on fireplace or to create interest wall or focal point.

Acoustic Panels and Soundproofing: • Acoustic panels reduce noise within a space, stop echo o Can be added to existing wall • Soundproofing stops noise from entering or leaving a room o Must incorporate during wall construction • Areas to use would be music rooms, home theater, in between bedrooms, bathrooms or playrooms, in shared walls of connected homes