Description
Quick answer: Acoustic plasterboard is used for internal walls, ceilings and partitions where you want to help reduce airborne sound transfer compared with standard plasterboard. It will not soundproof a room on its own; performance depends on the full wall or ceiling build-up, including insulation, board layers, sealing, fixings and workmanship.
What is this used for?
This 2400mm x 1200mm x 12.5mm acoustic plasterboard is designed for internal areas where improved sound reduction is required. It is commonly used in partitions, wall linings and ceilings to help reduce noise transfer between rooms or floors.
Typical uses include bedrooms, home offices, media rooms, rental properties, shared walls, internal partitions and ceilings between floors where noise control is part of the project.
Is this the right plasterboard for your project?
Choose acoustic plasterboard where you want better sound-reducing performance than standard plasterboard. It is a good option for internal projects where everyday noise transfer is a concern, such as speech, TV noise, footsteps from above or noise between rooms.
It is important to treat acoustic plasterboard as part of a system, not a complete soundproofing solution by itself. The final result depends on the frame, insulation, number of board layers, joint treatment, sealing around edges and penetrations, and the quality of the installation.
If your project needs moisture resistance, fire performance, thermal insulation or a specific building regulation requirement, check whether another specialist plasterboard or full system specification is required before ordering.
What does tapered edge mean?
Tapered edge plasterboard has slightly recessed long edges. This creates space for jointing tape and jointing compound, making it suitable for tape-and-joint finishing.
This board can still be skimmed if required, but the tapered edge makes it especially suitable where the joints are being taped and filled rather than the whole surface being fully skim plastered.
What affects acoustic performance?
Acoustic performance depends on the complete wall or ceiling construction. The board helps reduce airborne sound transfer, but gaps, poor sealing or the wrong build-up can reduce performance.
- Frame construction: The studwork, ceiling structure or lining system affects how sound travels.
- Insulation: Acoustic insulation within the void can improve the overall system.
- Board layers: Some specifications may require more than one layer of board.
- Sealing: Gaps around edges, sockets, pipes and penetrations can let sound through.
- Fixing and jointing: Correct fixings, staggered joints and proper joint treatment all matter.
Key features
- Acoustic plasterboard: Helps reduce airborne noise transfer compared with standard plasterboard.
- High-density gypsum core: Designed to support improved sound-reducing performance in suitable wall and ceiling systems.
- 2400mm x 1200mm sheet size: A full-size board for covering larger wall and ceiling areas efficiently.
- 12.5mm thickness: A common plasterboard thickness for internal walls, ceilings and partitions.
- Tapered edge: Suitable for tape-and-joint finishing and can also be skimmed if required.
- EN 520 Type A and D: Classification stated for this acoustic plasterboard.
Things to check before ordering
- Do not expect one board to soundproof a room: This board helps reduce sound transfer, but the full system determines the result.
- Check the full build-up: Studwork, insulation, board layers, sealing and workmanship all affect acoustic performance.
- Choose the right specialist board: If you need moisture resistance, use moisture resistant plasterboard. If you need fire performance, check fire rated plasterboard.
- Plan the finish: Tapered edge boards are well suited to tape-and-joint finishing, but can also be skimmed if required.
- Fixings matter: Use suitable drywall screws for the background you are fixing into.
- Storage: Store boards flat, dry and protected before installation.
Complete the job
For fixing acoustic plasterboard, start with suitable drywall screws. You may also need scrim tape, jointing compound, plasterboard adhesive, angle beads and finishing plaster depending on how the boards are being fitted and finished.
For other plasterboard types, view the full plasterboards and dry lining range, including standard plasterboard, moisture resistant plasterboard, fire rated plasterboard and insulated plasterboard.
