The characteristics of drywall allow you to make partitions, air arches and much more from it. An interesting version of the drywall shelf, in the design that you need.
The functional purpose of such shelves can be any. These are decorative elements that emphasize interior details, a stand for audio and household appliances, and someone may have thought about how to make bookshelves. Each of these options is easy to implement.
First you need to draw a plan of your room and mark the location of future furniture on it. Shelves can be located in the partition or be wall-mounted. The form can also be any, the restrictions are only in your imagination.
Determine the location, draw a sketch of the shelves in real size and attach it to the surface.
Go to markup. Consider the depth of future shelves, in accordance with it, mark the lines where the profile guides will be applied. To strengthen the structure, use a profiled steel rail, it will create a stop even for the heaviest object.
After you get the frame, sew it up with sheets of drywall cut into patterns. Use self-tapping screws for metal, make sure that the canvas does not warp, otherwise the shelves will look unattractive. After sheathing, cover the surface with a primer, cover the joints with putty and glue with sickle. Apply a thin layer of finishing putty. After everything is dry, sand the shelf and paint in the desired color.
In interior design, drywall shelves are practical, aesthetic, and create harmony in the overall composition. Now that you are familiar with the shelving technique, let’s talk about what tools you will need for this.
A set of tools is traditional for working with drywall.
For fasteners you will need a puncher, expansion dowel. Sometimes it is advisable to use ceiling anchors, an impact drill will not cope with this.
You can tighten the screws with a screwdriver, it can also be useful as a mixer for mixing the mortar when processing putty.
If the shelf consists of curved shapes, an electric jigsaw is needed, as well as a reinforced knife with a durable blade.
