GTEC Standard Board does everything you would expect from a typical gypsum board, meeting normal fire, structural and acoustic level requirements in partitions, linings and ceilings. 

Available in both square or tapered edges in a variety of sizes, these tapered edge boards are suitable to receive gypsum plaster finish and are perfect for taping and jointing to achieve a flush finish. 

Also known as "baby boards", these GTEC standard boards are the smallest available size in the Siniat plasterboard range and measure 1800mm x 900mm x 12.5mm.

12.5mm Siniat GTEC Standard Board Plasterboard Tapered Edge Applications

GTEC standard plasterboard is your go-to solution for drylining partitions, linings and ceilings where normal fire, structural and acoustic levels are specified. The GTEC boards do a cracking job of drylining internal walls and ceilings within residential and commercial buildings.

We recommend GTEC Standard Plasterboard for the following applications:

• Metal and Timber partition wall applications
• Wall linings
• Ceiling applications

12.5mm Siniat GTEC Standard Board Tapered Edge Specifications

Get the job done with 12.5mm Siniat GTEC Standard Board. GTEC boards are a no-fuss alternative to traditional lath and plaster; once the boards are installed, you can go about decorating immediately - no waiting around for things to dry. The boards are suitable for direct application and decoration and feature an ivory paper face that accepts a wide range of paint and finishing products. They may be drylining focused but the boards offer many benefits. 

Let's dive into the specs:

• Available for new builds or refurbishments
• Easy to install, handle and cut
• Can be fixed using screws or by dot and dabbing with plasterboard adhesive
• Suitable for direct decoration
• High resistance to deformation
• Cost-effective choice for reducing noise transmission, particularly airborne sounds such as speech 
• Suitable for gypsum finishing plasters
• Available in a wide range of sizes to minimise waste
• Sheet Sales Unit Coverage: 1.62m2
• Technical Specification Thickness: 12.5mm

For further details, please refer to the manufacturer datasheet in 'Technical Downloads'. 

12.5mm Siniat GTEC Standard Board Tapered Edge Certifications

• Fire Reaction Class: A2-s1,d0
  Complies with BS EN 520:2004+A1:2009 Type A
  Water Vapour Resistance Factor: µ = 10 to BS EN 12524
  Nail & screw pull through: > 300 N
  
  

12.5mm Siniat GTEC Standard Board Tapered Edge Jointing & Finishing

• GTEC Standard Board is designed to and should be jointed and finished with GTEC Jointing Systems
  Boards are suitable for gypsum finishing plasters which are manufactured to BS EN 13279-1:2008
  Ivory face is purposed for decorating - boards should be primed with GTEC Universal Sealer before decorating
  
  

Square Edge & Tapered Edge - What's The Difference?

Tapered edge boards are suitable for taping and jointing to achieve a flush finish or for a single coat gypsum plaster finish.

We recommend using square edge boards for textured finishes or undecorated applications. They are also purposed to receive a gypsum plaster finish.

About Siniat

Siniat is one of three main manufacturers of plasterboard in the UK and forms part of the 60-brand strong, industrial group Etex. Siniat manufacturers drywall products and systems for partitions, ceilings, wall linings and external sheathing purposes. Showcasing a vast range of products which reflect a host of projects and budgets, you can be certain that when you choose Siniat, you are investing in years of experience and expertise.