WORK METHODOLOGIES FOR

INTERIOR FITOUT WORKS

GYPSUM CEILING
INTRODUCTION
➢ WHAT IS GYPSUM
CEILING?
Gypsum false ceiling consists
of gypsum boards that are
being supported by Metal
Framework. The joints of
gypsum boards are then taped
and finished with gypsum
jointing compound.

➢ BENEFITS OF GYPSUM CEILING

Services friendly – Its easy to install and maintain all the

services, light fixtures etc. inside the gypsum ceiling.

Dry construction – The gypsum ceiling don’t require water

either for the installation or curing.

Fire rating – are also available with fire rating.

Light weight – The gypsum ceiling are also light in weight.

Thermal insulation – Gypsum boards are good in thermal

resistance.

Sound Isolation – Gypsum ceiling Prevents the transfer of

unwanted sound to adjoining areas.
GYPSUM CEILING TOOLS
• Fixing Tools

NAME TOOLS USAGE APPLICATION

To Fix metal supports

Gas Gun on true slab

Hammer Drill To drill a hole in to

Machine the structure

To fix Gypsum board on

Battery Drill metal frame with
Machine screws

Screwdriver for To fix screws inside

Leverage board

To fix angle bead at

Stapler external corner of
Drywall & step ceiling

For fixing of
Drill Bit Holder screws on Gypsum
board
GYPSUM CEILING TOOLS
• Cutting Tools
NAME TOOLS USAGE APPLICATION

Metal Cutter For cutting of main

beam & perimeter
channel

Crocoplac To cut gypsum board.

To make hole in
5 Hole saw set gypsum board

To create additional
5 Hole saw set round cut out

To make Circular
HSS step Drill opening in Gypsum
board to 3
accommodate smoke
detectors

• Carrying Tools
NAME TOOLS USAGE APPLICATION

Transplac To carry one

gypsum board

To carry two
DuoPlac gypsum
boards
GYPSUM CEILING TOOLS
• Marking Tools
NAME TOOLS USAGE APPLICATION

Marking of reference
Chalk Line Line on structure

To check the
Water Level alignment of the
gypsum boards

To determine the
Levelling Hose/ Laser ceiling level
Level

• Finishing Tools

NAME TOOLS USAGE APPLICATION

Sanding of cut edges

Board Sander of Board
4

To Finish Internal
Corner Tool Corner of Drywall &
ceiling

Taping Knife To embed tape on

board joints

To spread the jointing

Applicator compound on board
joints
GYPSUM CEILING MATERIALS

Perimeter Channel
It is fixed along the periphery of false ceiling
area. It is fixed to wall with help of screws and
serves as supports of intermediate channels.

Intermediate Channel
These are the primary sections to support the
ceiling sections.

Ceiling Section
The main supporting section to fix gypsum
board.

Ceiling Angle
To provide suspensions from the structural
soffit.

Hanger Wire
12-gauge wire used to suspend intermediate
channel from ceiling fasteners.

Fasteners
Attach hanger wire to ceiling joists.

Quick Hang hardware

Hanger wire alternative; a faster, easier way to
install and level a drop ceiling. Hardware
includes hooks and brackets.
WORK METHODOLOGY AND SEQUENCE

Gypsum False Ceiling is a secondary ceiling that hangs below

the main ceiling. Gypsum False Ceiling is quite an economical
feature that is easy to install.
Firstly all required measurements & levelling of ceiling.
To hang or support False ceiling from main ceiling, Anchor
fasteners are used. Anchor fasteners provide great support
to secondary ceiling.
Ceiling sections are then fitted to the main foundation
forming much précised framing that enables
attaching plasterboard or any other material used for false
ceiling.

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• LEVEL MARKING

A Good practices Process

Draw the required false

Ceiling Finish line from the
1
finish Floor by using Laser
line marker or Water Level.

Transfer this line on all

corners of room. Mark a line
2
on periphery of wall by using
chalk line.

• FRAMING

B Good practices Process

7
Fix the wall angle at the
periphery of wall on grid line
1
along with the fasteners
placed at 600 mm.

Mark the position of fasteners

2 on true slab at 1200 mm c/c
both direction.

At junction of two lines, drill

a hole with the help of 8 mm
3 dia. drill bit of Power
Fastener Driver & 45 mm
long Rawl plug inside a hole.

Fix the soffit cleat to the

Fastener at 1200mm c/c.
4 Ensure the nut of fastener is
properly tightened with
Soffit cleat
B Good practices Process

Fix the Ceiling angle of

suitable length to the
5
soffit cleat at 1200mm c/c
with help of screw.

Take a levelling hose for

levelling and transfer the
6 perimeter top flange level on
to the Ceiling Angle. Then
mark the position of
Intermediate Channel.

Fix the intermediate channel

to the flange of Ceiling angle
7 with screws. Ensure
Intermediate channel resting
on Channel.

Fix ceiling section

perpendicular to the
8
intermediate channel by
using connecting clip

Ensure distance between two

ceiling section should not be
9
more than
457mm c/c

Ensure the overlapping of

Ceiling section &
Intermediate channel
10
should not be less the
150mm. Used metal to
metal screws

Cross -Check the level of all

11 frame work to ensure entire
frame is in Line & Level
• OPENING FOR SERVICES

C Good practices Process

9
Cut the Ceiling section at the
location of opening like Light
1
opening / Ac Opening /
Access panel
9

Ensure additional support at

both cutting ends by using
2
intermediate channel suspended
from soffit

Put perimeter channel at the

3
periphery of opening

• BOARDING

D Good practices Process

Do boarding by using 8x4ft
9
gypsum board. Ensure that
the length of board
1 perpendicular to Ceiling
Section. ( Square Joint of
Board screw fix on Ceiling 9
section)

Put the 25mm drywall screws on

board at 150mm on periphery of
2 Ceiling & at 230mm on ceiling
section. Staggered the board
joints

Ensure that, the drywall screws

are 10mm away from tapered
3 edge & 13mm away from square
edge to avoid breakage of the
gypsum board
 Tentative quantities based on a typical project of 20,000 Sq. Ft
Area Tentative quantity of gypsum ceiling.

Considering a
typical project 4,500 Sq. Ft.
of 20,000 Sq. Ft

Remark: The above mentioned quantity is based upon a specific project of 20,000 Sq. Ft. The actual
quantities for any given project may vary according to the Layout and design of Project.

Manpower & Manhours Requirement

Area Timeline/Manhours
Type of Labour Required

Considering an
area of 4,500 sq. 6-8 Days
ft. For 8 Skilled Workers (Inclusive of Measurement, installation of
installation of 4 Unskilled Labors framework, installation of gypsum ceiling
Gypsum boards)
Partition .

Remark: The timelines is based on typical labor output on 8 hours working days and single shift a day. If
no. of working hours a day is lessor, it may take more days for completion of job. In case of projects with
short deadlines, the man power may be increased to reduce the time required for given task.