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1. Only for fixed and downward loads Hollow wall anchor plug Recommended for loads of 10 to 30 kg per point depend ing on the diameter and ceilings For moveable and fixed loads 33 Plasplug or retractable cavity anchors Recommended for loads of 10 to 25 kg per point depending on the diameter For fixed and moveable loads Plastic toggle Recommended for loads of 10 to 15 kg per point depending on the model For fixed and moveable loads 34 A ener uralita Spring toggle Recommended for hanging from ceilings Butterfly fixing Recommended for hanging from ceilings 35 Self drilling fixings For boards 19 mm or thicker and facings with two or more boards For fixed and downward loads NB These anchors can easily be purchased at hardware stores hypermarkets and specialized DIY stores All load figures and wall plug choice indicated in this manual refer to work on facings made up of one board 13 mm or thicker For facings made up of more boards follow the same limits and plug choices indicated 36 Customer service Y JPLADUR uralita Valdemoro Central Offices and Factory Madrid B El iNet gm Laminated Plasterboard Sheets 2 i Manufactured Products u and Adhesive Pastes PLADUR is a registered trademark of Grupo URALITA e 1 February 2008 EDITION2. primer or sealant to prepare the sur face 3 Finish off by applying a regular plaster with a spatula If the area is somewhat large we recommend PLADUR joint paste 28 uralita REPAIRS WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE A PLADUR BOARD If you have to replace a rather extensive area of PLADUR or carry out significant repair work for example replace or repair plumbing we recommend following the steps below 1 Cut out a piece of the board around the damaged area or where repair is needed with a keyhole saw or a jigsaw 2 Repair the problem if necessary Remember that when cutting the board you can choose the area which would result in less damage and require less repair 3 Surround the interior of the space with profiles or piec es of wood leaving half visible Firmly screw these pieces to the board in place 4 Place a piece of PLADUR board over the hole If the previous one is only wet allow it to dry and it can be reinstalled Screw this board to the wood Then make a beveled edge around the join and plaster it If the hole to be covered is large reinforce it with PLADUR paper tape and cover with PLADUR joint paste 29 ANOTHER PRACTICAL SOLUTION FOR REPLACING SECTIONS OF DAMAGED PLADUR 1 With a pointed saw cut a triangle out of the board and if necessary make the repair 2 Take the cut piece or a similar one put a few daubs of PLADUR anchoring paste or white g
3. the board using Floreat picture hangers or hooks Maximum of 5 kilograms per anchoring point Standard plastic fixings Tulip plastic fixings Maximum of 5 kilograms per anchoring point Self drilling fixings For boards with a thickness equal to or greater than 19 mm and facings made up of two or more boards Moveable elements hangers towel bars toilet Es paper holders Attach these directly to the board using Metal hollow wall anchor plugs small or medium E sized q Plastic wall plugs retractable or opening plast plug or toggle type NB These types of anchor are defined in the Types of fixing section MEDIUM SINGLE POINT LOADS Up to 30 kg per point Remember that medium loads included small sets of shelves display cabinets heavy wall lamps large pictures heavy mirrors heavy curtains etc Both fixed and moveable loads can be an chored directly to the boards themselves always using medium sized or large hollow wall anchor retractable toggle butterfly or similar model plugs Leave a minimum of some 40 cm between each anchoring point Fig 1 Page 16 Light cabinets and small sets of shelves which project more than 25 cm from the wall should be considered eccentric loads 15 HEAVY SINGLE POINT LOADS Over 30 kg per point This section refers to objects such as water heaters radiators narrow yet heavy sets of shelves etc Generally speaking
4. EEE BIES uralita uralita CONTENTS WELCOME TO YOUR NEW PLADUR HOUSE 3 PLADUR registered trademark 4 PLADUR SYSTEMS 5 Inner partition walls 6 Outer partition walls 7 Wall linings 7 Ceilings 8 ANCHORS 9 Types of load 10 Installation 12 Anchors for downward loads on partition walls 15 and linings Anchors for eccentric loads on partition walls 17 and linings Loads on ceilings 22 DECORATION 23 With paint 24 With tiles 25 With wallpaper or fabric 26 MAINTENANCE AND SMALL REPAIRS 27 Minor damage 28 Repairs in which it is necessary to replace a 29 PLADUR board Another practical solution for replacing sections of 30 damaged PLADUR TYPES OF FIXING 31 PLADUR REGISTERED TRADEMARK PLADUR is a registered trademark for interior plasterboard for ceilings partition walls and wall linings marketed by Yesos Ib ricos S A a Grupo Uralita company With over 25 years experience in the Iberian market PLADUR is the leading brand in interior construction with its own production center in Spain It is the market leader in millions of m installed and leader in services for its customers PLADUR is a range of building materials and services especially designed for interior con struction partition walls ceilings and lining facing for walls The elements which make up PLADUR systems are combined to construct the basic pieces of interior construction Th
5. UR system If it is necessary to install new reinforcements it is prefer able to obtain the advice of a specialized installer However you can also follow the steps below How do I anchor medium or heavy loads on fa ade walls In the case of PLADUR stuck directly to the wall called direct lining the following two options are possible a Direct Anchoring 1 Drill a hole in the wall and insert a wall plug and screw long enough to expand the plug 2 It is also possible to insert a plastic or metal wall plug more than four or five centimeters of the total thickness of the PLADUR lining el uralita b Incorporating a reinforcement into facades When it is necessary to incorporate reinforcement into a PLADUR facade board follow the instructions below NB In the case of self supporting lining reintorcements are installed in the same man ner as on partition walls You must first locate the studs following the instructions indicated on page 20 in Fig 2 1 With the help of a keyhole saw or jigsaw cut an open ing in the PLADUR wall big enough to insert a plug or wooden lath 2 Solution A Attach it to the wall or insert it inside Now you can attach the same board you cut out screwing it to the wooden piece and placing four daubs of PLADUR anchoring paste on the four corners 2 Solution B If you do not want to attach the wooden plug attach it to the wall with appropriate wall p
6. all imperfections which have appeared Allow to dry and lightly sand the surface Apply a coat of primer You can then re paint or decorate If the old paint is vinyl synthetic enamel or oil only those areas which are loose or where bubbles have formed must be removed Plaster the damaged areas sand and apply a coat of primer before applying the new paint Remember that in order to obtain a good finish you must apply at least two coats of paint being sure to apply the second coat perpendicular to the first 24 A ran uralita WITH TILES First prime the surface to be tiled Always use cement glue applied to the surface using a serrated trowel Do not do this over a very large area making sure you install the tiles before the cement dries If you want to re cover the tiling there are several possibilities 1 There are various types of cement on the market which allow you to glue a new layer of tiles over an ex isting one provided that the latter is firmly attached 2 Another option is gluing a 6 5 or 10 mm board of ek PLADUR over the tiling anchoring it with plugs while gluing On top of this you can re tile paint paper etc 3 Lastly you can remove the old tiles using a thick spat ula as a lever on each of them Once all the pieces of old A tile are removed there are two possibilities A i Scratch the adhered cement glue hard if the sur y SS a face is primed this will be
7. anized by their weight use and volume LOADS BY WEIGHT Light loads of up to 15 kilograms such as pictures wall lights ornaments etc Medium loads of up to 30 kilograms such as small sets of shelves or individual shelves larger mirrors coat racks towel bars or small cabinets am Heavy loads of over 30 kilograms such as water heaters radiators or hanging cabinets uralita MOST BY USE Fixed objects are those which once they are hung are not going to be moved such as pictures orna ments mirrors lamps etc Moveable objects unlike fixed objects will later be subjected to stresses which can sometimes be very severe coat racks towel racks toilet paper holders hanging wardrobes shelves etc LOADS BY VOLUME Downward load objects which are attached to the wall without projecting very far from its surface These transfer a downward load to the facing That is they subject the wall to downward pressure Eccentric load objects with a certain volume or which project from the surface transfer an eccentric load In addition to subjecting the wall to downward pressure they pull outwards 11 INSTALLATION Once the object to be hung has been considered follow the steps below First analyze the facing Then make the hole and install the wall plug MEASURE THE THICKNESS gt Your home s developer may have provided you with information a
8. bout the PLADUR systems in your home This is important because this will give you the thickness of the board you want to drill into and allow you to choose the appropriate wall plug If this is not the case you can use any of the following tricks 1 If an outlet box is attached with screws carefully remove it and check the thickness of the facing If it does not have screws this is because it has been attached with paste and it will be difficult to check the thickness with this trick 2 At the spot where you are going to install a wall plug or fixing make a hole with the thinnest drill bit you have Push a fine piece of wire with a knot tied at the end into the hole When the wire encounters no more resistance pull gently outwards until you feel the knot catch on the back part of the board Mark the wire at the outside level of the facing Pull firmly on the wire to remove it and measure the thick ness of the board on it 3 For bathrooms ventilation ducts are always covered with a grille Remove this and measure the thickness of the facing in the space EN ee uralita DRILL PROPERLY PROPERLY Make the holes to install the wall plugs with an electric drill using high speed steel bits Choose a bit of the same diameter as the plug to be installed If in doubt it is always better to make the hole slightly smaller than the wall plug Bits must have at least four centimeters of usable length If you use a longer bit b
9. composed of a brick partition wall with PLADUR on each side of It Linings are the facing on any type of non partition wall which may be found in your home whether interior or a facade The two types most commonly used in home construction are direct lining and self support ing lining Direct lining is the building unit created by sticking a PLADUR board directly to the wall or columns In the case of facades this incorporates insulating material to give it the required thermal characteristics and prevent heat from entering and exiting Self supporting lining is made up of a sturdy galva nized steel framework onto which one or more PLADUR boards of different thicknesses are screwed Facade walls include insulating material on the inside ERA PLADUR suspended ceilings are made up of a structure bearing sturdy steel profiles which are suitably attached to a building slab and onto which PLADUR boards are screwed Like all PLADUR units its facing has a flat finish Together with a special treatment for the joints and screws this makes any type of final decoration possible TYPES OF LOAD PLADUR systems offer many advantages Among these are the ease speed and neat ness with which the fixings necessary to attach objects or loads for decoration or other purposes can be Installed The ease and reliability of this is surprising We will first discuss the objects to be attached org
10. e very careful never to exceed this length To install very small plastic plugs you can use a small hand brace and bit Never try to make holes without a drill or drill bit using a screwdriver or other pointed object for example as this will create distorted drill holes into which the plugs will not fit correctly 13 CHOOSE THE RIGHT ANCHOR THE RIGHT ANCHOR When it comes to choosing the most suitable wall plugs or anchors consider the thickness of the board you are going to drill into The smooth barrel which wall plugs generally have must be approximately the same thickness as the board e in the figure Do not use large plugs for light loads Ask the professional who supplies them for advice Remember that sometimes a simple pin or nail inserted at an angle is sufficient Boxes of anchors usually include instructions This will give you more information to help you choose the right plug The type and size of wall plug will depend on the wall and the type of load To choose the ideal one please follow the instructions in the four sections below uralita ANCHORS FOR DOWNWARD LOWS ON PARTITION WALLS AND LININGS Remember that downward loads are those whose objects do not project very far from the wall and so only exert downward force SINGLE POINT LIGHT LOADS Up to 15 kg per point Fixed objects pictures light mirrors picture frames or ornaments Attach these directly to
11. ere is a PLADUR system suitable for every use The elements which make up PLADUR systems are sheet s of laminated PLADUR plas terboard covered with two layers of special multi layer cellulose The product is marketed in the form of boards of different widths The material is pleasant to the touch warm and not flammable It can very easily be cut screwed drilled nailed glued and decorated and is also fire resistant as well as providing thermal insulation soundproofing and moisture regulation The vertical and horizontal framework is galva nized steel providing the system and the mineral wool which reinforces the acoustic and thermal properties with strength and sturdiness Pladur Boards Vertical framework Mineral waal Horizontal framework PLADUR products have the very highest quality which has undergone testing PLADUR meets all regulations and has obtained a number of seals and stamps which guar antee its quality and compliance with safety requirements E Net Empresa Producto Registrada Certificado ER 07351997 N 035 000806 PLADUR SYSTEMS Because of their special characteristics PLADUR systems must be handled differently from other systems on the market Doing so will allow you to enjoy all of their advantages Normal decoration and upkeep is possible in a PLADUR home However it is necessary to have some technical information to be able to ca
12. installation of these objects has already been planned for during assembly of the PLADUR systems and the necessary reinforcements have been placed inside the partition walls Should it be necessary to include a new load not previously anticipated see the Incorporating a reinforcement section EXTENDED LOADS LOADS Types of load such as long coat racks heavy molding large pictures or murals etc are handled the same way as sin gle point loads taking the same precautions Once we know the weight of the item distribute the load over as many anchors as necessary Fig 2 in such a way that they do not exceed the 30 kg per point established above and that each anchoring point is separated by at least 40 cm Fig 1 ee Choose the appropriate wall plug depending on the type of se fixed or moveable as indicated for single point loads rem aten atm 30K9 a lt 30ko lt 30k9 Fig 1 Minimum space between Fig 2 Load distribution anchoring points uralita ANCHORS FOR ECCENTRIC LOADS ON PARTITION WALLS AND LININGS Eccentric loads are those which project a great deal from the surface or which have a large volume subjecting the wall to downward and outward pressure Up to 75 Kg ml Eccentric loads are generally extended created by voluminous objects whose center of gravity is some distance from the wall This is the case of kitchen cabinets shelving units with very wide shelves e
13. lf using the wall plugs men tioned above There must be at least 40 cm between anchors LOADS OF 3 TO 10 Kg OF 3 TO 10 Kg These must be anchored to the metal framework which runs through the interior of PLADUR ceilings Anchors on a single pro file must be separated by at least 120m Use wall plugs like those indicat ed above LOADS OF MORE THAN 10 Kg Y OF MORE THAN 10 Kg These loads must be anchored to the building slab Now that we have seen the wall plugs which must be used and all the measures to employ once again we recommend that you consult Types of Fixing to recognize them more easily 22 Painting papering or tiling your PLADUR walls will be simpler and more eye catching than with conventional walls WITH PAINT To paint your PLADUR walls proceed exactly as you would with any other type of wall or ceiling It is necessary to first prime the surface This way the facing will have the same texture as the entire surface and provide a better finish This will also make later maintenance easier If the PLADUR surface is already painted and you want to touch up or change the paint proceed as follows If the existing paint is flat tempera skip troweled or stipple finished moisten the surface slightly with a brush and clean water Then carefully lift off the old paint with a spatula Allow the surface to dry Plaster over any sm
14. lue on the corners and insert it into the hole Position it crosswise and pull hard towards you until it is firmly attached 3 If the size of the hole does not allow you to work com fortably before inserting the piece in the hole drill two holes in the center of the piece and run a wire through them allowing you to pull better Insert the piece turn it and pull firmly towards you using a stick or screwdriver as a tourniquet 4 Clean off the excess anchoring paste and once the pre vious piece has set apply a few daubs of paste or white glue depending on what was used above to a piece the exact size of the hole Position it inside the hole and press down firmly Finally bevel the joints and plaster them as in the previous example 30 To assist you we provide a full list of wall plugs and fixings which can be used on PLADUR systems as well as how they are installed and operate Carefully chose the most suitable design and size depending on the object to be hung This will make your work perfect and lasting Floreat picture hangers Recommended for maximum loads of 5 kg per hook 10 kg for two and 15 kg for three hooks Only for fixed and downward loads Tulip plastic fixing Recommended for loads up to 5 kg per point Only for fixed and downward loads A ran uralita Standard plastic fixings Recommended for loads of 5 to 10 kg per point depending on the diameter
15. lugs and position the original board as indicated above 3 Plaster the resulting joints and screws using PLADUR reinforcement tape and joint paste How do I anchor medium and heavy loads on partition walls Two options are also available here a Anclaje Directo 1 Locate the vertical studs of the partition wall fra mework and anchor directly to these using hollow wall anchor or similar wall plugs 2 The stud can be located using a small magnet or me tal seeking instrument These are not expensive and can be found in hardware stores 20 uralita b Incorporating a reinforcement into partition walls 1 With the help of a jigsaw cut an opening in the PLADUR wall which runs from the axis of one vertical stud to the axis of the next one 2 Fit and screw in a wooden reinforcement between the two studs one end can be fitted and the other anchored Check that the reinforcement is firmly attached to both 3 Place pieces of wood in the upper and lower parts of the hole screwing them to the boards 4 Replace the same board cut out at the beginning and screw it to the pieces of wood and the studs Then plaster the joints and screws using PLADUR reinforcement tape and joint paste 21 LOADS ON CEILINGS In all cases you must use large anchors or butterfly spring toggle or hollow wall anchor plugs LOADSUPTO3KG UP TO 3 KG Install hanging form the board itse
16. much easier and then plaster over any damaged areas apply primer and re k decorate We Be Another alternative is leveling the surface with ce ment glue allowing it to dry and then re tiling 25 WITH WALLPAPER OR FABRIC Before applying wallpaper it is very important to prime the entire surface first This way if you decide to re move the paper in the future the job will be much easier Of course any type of paper can be hung If the surface is already covered with wallpaper and you want to remove it whether to hang new paper or change the type of decoration moisten the wall as indicated for removing tempera paint Little by little the paper will lift away Remove it gently with the help of a spatula Gently sand the imperfections in the surface If necessary apply primer You can now redecorate the surface as you like For fabric proceed normally as with any other type of wall You can apply fabric with or without an undercloth 26 Keeping PLADUR surfaces in perfect condition or repairing minor damage resulting from daily use is a simple task Follow these instructions and your walls were always look brand new MINOR DAMAGE For minor damage such as scratches or chips where only the surface of the PLADUR has been damaged repair is very simple 1 Scrape the damaged area with a knife to remove traces of loose cellulose and possible damaged plaster 2 Apply a paint
17. rry out these tasks properly and without damaging the walls and ceilings We invite you to discover the different types of PLADUR partition walls and facing Wall Linings Outer partition wall Inner partition wall Ceilings INNER PARTITION WALLS PARTITION WALLS These are the walls which separate one room from another inside your home Generally speaking they are made up of a sturdy rust proof steel framework with one or more PLADUR boards of dif ferent thicknesses screwed to each side The various services necessary for your home run though the center of the struc ture These are incorporated into the partition wall when it is assembled without the need for any kind of channel and therefore do not weaken the wall The interior also contains llana material to reinforce if necessary the structure s thermal and acoustic insula tion 6 en uralita OUTER PARTITION WALLS PARTITION WALLS x Generally speaking these are the partition walls which sepa gt rate your home from the adjoining one or from the building s communal areas such as landings staircases entrances hall ways etc _ It is made up of two sturdy steel frameworks onto which two or more PLADUR boards of different thicknesses are screwed As with the inner partition walls the services run through the center of the structure which also contains insu lating material It is also possible to find mixed solutions
18. tc As we saw above they pull away from the wall because they act as a lever arm In this section we are discussing only furniture which projects trom the wall up to a maximum of 60 cm If the depth exceeds this measure further precautions must be taken Please consult with PLADUR technical services To hang these items follow the advice below 1 Always use hollow wall anchor retractable toggle butter tly etc wall plugs for anchoring They can be attached directly to the board 2 Each anchor must support a maximum of 25 kg 3 Each load must be attached with a minimum of two an chors 4 The table below shows the number of anchors recommend ed according to the weight and depth of the load NUMBER OF ANCHORS RECOMMENDED BY WEIGHT AND DEPTH DEPTH OF CABINET OR SHELF X Installing a cabinet or shelf of these 30cm 40cm 50cm 60cm characteristics is not recommended as it places excessive strain on the PLADUR wall If this is done it is essential that the PLADUR wall be reinforced as indicated in the following section MAX WEIGHT OF THE CABINET OR SHELF PER LINEAR METER MEDIUM AND HEAVY LOADS Over 75 kg per ml These must be anchored to the framework of the partition walls or reinforced with sturdy elements We recommend that you check with PLADUR technical services For this type of load a reinforcement is generally installed in the in terior of the partition wall during assembly of the PLAD
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