Plasterboard: meaning, definitions and examples
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plasterboard
[ ˈplæstərbɔrd ]
building material
Plasterboard, also known as drywall, is a building material consisting of a thin layer of gypsum sandwiched between two sheets of heavy paper. It is commonly used for interior walls and ceilings, offering a smooth finish for painting or wall coverings.
Synonyms
drywall, gypsum board, wallboard.
Examples of usage
- The contractor installed plasterboard to create a new partition.
- We need to buy some plasterboard for the renovation.
- Plasterboard is easy to cut and install.
- They finished the walls with plasterboard before painting.
Translations
Translations of the word "plasterboard" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gesso
🇮🇳 प्लास्टरबोर्ड
🇩🇪 Gipskarton
🇮🇩 papan gypsum
🇺🇦 гіпсокартон
🇵🇱 płyta gipsowo-kartonowa
🇯🇵 石膏ボード
🇫🇷 plaque de plâtre
🇪🇸 panel de yeso
🇹🇷 alçıpan
🇰🇷 석고 보드
🇸🇦 لوح الجبس
🇨🇿 sádrokarton
🇸🇰 sádrokartón
🇨🇳 石膏板
🇸🇮 gipsana plošča
🇮🇸 gipsplötur
🇰🇿 гипсокартон
🇬🇪 გიფსო დაფა
🇦🇿 gips karton
🇲🇽 panel de yeso
Etymology
The term 'plasterboard' is derived from the combination of 'plaster' and 'board'. The origin of the word 'plaster' can be traced back to the Latin 'plastrum', which means a mold or a paste. This relates to the material's function, which involves applying a mixture to create a solid surface. 'Board' simply refers to a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material that serves a specific purpose in construction. The use of plasterboard became popular in the early 20th century, especially after World War II, as a popular alternative to traditional wall-building techniques due to its lightweight, ease of installation, and efficiency in creating smooth wall surfaces.