Sliding wardrobe from gypsum cardboard

Sliding wardrobes are very popular lately, as they are very spacious and practical. They often store not only clothes, shoes and accessories, but also various household appliances: a vacuum cleaner, ironing board, iron and so on.

• Furniture from plasterboard is inexpensive, so every consumer will be able to afford such products. Low cost does not affect the quality and beauty of such wardrobes.
• It is possible to make a cabinet of any modification that is in harmony with the general interior, without getting out of it.This material is non-capricious and malleable; therefore, not only traditional, but also original constructions are often obtained from it.
• It is worth noting the safety of drywall. Today there are many products on the furniture market, the environmental friendliness of which leaves much to be desired. Drywall is an excellent alternative to such options, as it is non-radioactive and non-toxic. Even in conditions of high temperatures, it does not emit harmful substances that have an adverse effect on the human body.
• Sliding wardrobes are often made not of ordinary, but moisture-resistant and fireproof drywall. Experts recommend contacting just such a material, as it is more durable, reliable and durable.
• Such pieces of furniture are easily amenable to various treatments. The sliding wardrobe can be covered with plaster or paint of different colors. Recently, people are turning to a more non-standard finishing of drywall, covering the surface with tiles, wallpaper or wood.
• Various fixtures, mirror or glass inserts are the easiest to install into plasterboard furniture.
• Such models can be made by hand. The whole process does not take much time. Getting to work can be after drawing up all the necessary drawings.

However, these options for roomy furniture have their drawbacks.

• Models of drywall cabinets can only be static, so they cannot be rearranged from place to place.
• In addition, it is not a secret to anyone that drywall is vulnerable to mechanical damage, due to which it is necessary to be very careful with a cabinet made of such material.

The first step in the manufacture of a wardrobe made of plasterboard is the development of a design drawing. In the process of removing all measurements, you can not do without a level, a plumb, a cord for painting, a pencil and a square.

For the installation of drywall construction will require tools such as:

• screwdriver;
• drill;
• perforator;
• scissors for cutting metal;
• paint knife;
• gon;
• ruler;
• pencil;
• planer (for processing the edges of drywall);
• level;
• set of spatulas;
• rollers and brushes for painting;
• grater and sandpaper;
• capacious tanks for different solutions.

• Today, apartments with ideally flat surfaces (walls, floor, ceiling) are extremely rare. For this reason, measurements must be made on all sides of the future design.
• The cabinet must have a depth of at least 60 cm, otherwise it just does not fit things on the tram.
• Exterior panels should have a depth that is 10 cm greater than the internal parts. This is necessary so that the doors fit into the design.
• All the measurements made must be transferred to a drawing, which will be very useful in the matter of calculating the amount of necessary materials.
• All previous coatings in the place of installation of the cabinet are removed, level the floor.
• After that, you can start applying the markup on the material and the surface of the room. The process must take into account the thickness of the frame and plasterboard panels.
• The markup should be applied using a level, a ruler and a square.

For direct installation of the product you need to stock up with a large number of materials:

• Metal profiles (CD, UD).
• Wooden bars, if you plan to make a base of wood.
• Sheets of drywall.Experts recommend choosing a moisture resistant option, as it is more wear-resistant and durable.
• Corners made of metal or plastic. These parts are needed to protect the drywall.
• Paint mesh.
• Fastener. It is best to refer to the screws, which are ideal for mounting plasterboard panels and metal profiles.
• Finishing putty.
• Paint or other materials for the exterior of the wardrobe.
• Primer.
• Furniture fittings, if necessary.
• Switches, lamps, sockets and cables, if you are going to embed additional lighting in the furniture.

• Before installing sheets of drywall should be designed frame. If you chose a wooden base, then it should be mounted using screws.
• If you prefer metal profiles, then you can go to the hardware store with the existing drawings, where you can help you calculate the amount of the necessary material and fasteners.
• The frame must be assembled very carefully and carefully. Its design will depend on the strength and appearance of the gypsum wardrobe.
• Each detail should be installed based on the indicators of the construction level and drawing.
• First you need to do the laying of the profile joining the surfaces. The step depends on the dimensions of the future cabinet. The larger it is, the closer the profiles are attached to each other.
• The carrier profile at this point should be aligned using a level. To make the whole structure more dense, reliable and non-squeaky, a damper tape can be installed in the areas of the connection of profiles and walls.
• Vertical racks of the outer half of the wardrobe should be installed in the guide profiles and securely fasten.
• After that, you can proceed to the installation of horizontal parts. Attach them necessary from the ceiling line. In places of future shelves it is necessary to reinforce the structure with transverse elements. Such additions must be installed in the back of the future cabinet.
• Wiring for lighting is mounted in the frame.

• Then you can start plastering plasterboard. Sheets are cut out in accordance with the drawings.This can be done with a jigsaw or hacksaw.
• Edges can be leveled with a plane, but this should be done very carefully.
• Drywall must be fixed to the frame profiles with screws. It is recommended to sheathe both the outer and inner parts of the product for extra structural strength.
• External corners should be reinforced with reinforcing paper or metal corners.

• After the installation of metal profiles and plasterboard cloths, it is necessary to prime the inner and outer part of the wardrobe.
• The corners and seams between the plasterboard canvases should be glued with a special serpyank net and these surfaces should be patched up with a starting putty.
• After its complete drying, the surface of the cabinet must be plastered and coated with a primer. If necessary, apply another layer of putty. Now you can proceed to the final decoration. At this stage, it all depends on personal preference. You can paint the furniture, lay out mosaics or paste over beautiful wallpapers.
• You can refer to an interesting self-adhesive film with woody drawings.

Installation of doors with sliding mechanism is difficult, therefore it is recommended to entrust such work to specialists.However, if you have the necessary knowledge and experience, you can install such details yourself.

First you need to install in the design of the upper and lower guides. Sometimes such parts are sold complete with doors. Such elements are installed much easier and faster.

Now you can proceed to the installation of doors. First, panels are attached for distant doors, as close as possible to the rear wall.

After mounting the doors in the upper guides, it is necessary to install a stopper that will not allow the door leafs to go beyond the permitted limits during the opening / closing process.

Especially beautiful look drywall cabinets, in which there are several doors. They are not only more attractive, but also multifunctional.

This stage is final. As a result, you should have a very neat and beautiful built-in wardrobe. Such furniture will harmoniously look in the hallway or bedroom, without taking up a lot of free space.

How to make a wardrobe from the drywall, see the following video.