Plasterboard panels are made from gypsum plaster that is sandwiched between paper or fibreglass backing, and are widely used in the building supply industry as a finish for walls and ceilings. It is a cost effective solution that is easily cut to size, and is easily painted or tiled over. It is typically affixed to walls or ceilings with screws or plaster cement. Plasterboard is also made in moisture and fire resistant guises, with mould and fungal resistant treatments which allow it to be specified in wet rooms and basements. It is easily cut to size on site, utilising a utility knife and broken along the cut.

Plasterboard is also an economical way of covering brick veneer on interior walls, which some people find outdated or unappealing. Plasterboard can also help to isolate a room or building from acoustic interference or noise pollution, where it can be specified as a ceiling or wall covering. This type of plasterboard is usually manufactured to a high density specification and may also be perforated.

Plasterboard is a versatile product with many advantages, including:

• ease of installation
• easy to repair
• easily recyclable
• economical to specify
• can be cut to a variety of sizes
• acoustic benefits