Often this involves the use of auxiliary devices to facilitate the execution of planned operations. Except standard set painting and installation tools, special equipment may be required to service a particular material. Such devices also include a drywall lift, the photo of which is presented below.
Using such equipment, you can conveniently fasten heavy panels. Massive building material of high density is most difficult to install on the ceiling. In such cases, even several workers may experience difficulties during installation. However, using a lift allows you to safely, accurately and quickly implement fasteners. All that remains is to do right choice equipment.
Main selection criteria
The design of such lifts is quite simple, however, for maximum efficiency during operation, it is advisable to initially determine the capabilities of the design. The first thing that is taken into account is the mass that the unit can handle. On average, drywall lifts are capable of handling sheets weighing 30-50 kg. And here it is important to consider that standard design not intended for transporting goods - only for lifting. Next, the height to which the device can deliver the panels is assessed.
Today, even inexpensive ones are capable of lifting sheets of drywall to a level of about 4-5 m, which is enough to work in ordinary apartments and houses. In addition to operational parameters, attention should also be paid to the reliability of the design. This applies to both the quality of materials and the configuration of the base. As for the first factor, it is advisable to give preference to all-steel models without the inclusion of plastic elements. The basis of the structure should be represented by an H-shaped platform, which is considered the most stable.
Types of lifts
A clear definition of the functions that it will need to perform will help you better navigate the characteristics of the device. The fact is that handling plasterboard sheets can include horizontal and vertical direction of fixation. Therefore, manufacturers divide models into wall and ceiling. But most effective option is a drywall spacer lift that can do both tasks. Distinctive feature The design of such a device is a sophisticated mechanism for guiding sheet feeding, which can be adjusted to different needs. Such models are considered the most technologically advanced and functional, but they are not cheap.
Additional equipment: what to consider?
In most cases, manufacturers of such structures strive to provide everything necessary for work in the basic configuration. But not always installation process involves the use of additional accessories. Therefore, in order not to overpay for unnecessary options, you should calculate the workflow parameters. In their original form, drywall lifts were telescopic devices on tripods, which, depending on the working conditions, required connection and special goats. Today you can get rid of such additions if you order a special platform in the kit, on which the tripod will be securely fixed. Also, in order to improve ergonomics, manufacturers equip structures with rollers and special grips that make it possible to conveniently move the lifts.
Manual model or electric?
Control lifting mechanism can be performed in two ways - using a handle or using an electric drive. The choice of lifting technology should take into account the volume of work and ergonomic considerations. Of course, the presence of an electric drive always facilitates the actions of workers and increases the speed of installation. But if you plan to carry out occasional one-time work on an irregular basis, then it makes sense to prefer drywall lifts manual type. They are not comparable in terms of convenience to their electric counterparts, but they are cheaper and smaller in size. In addition, there are observations that manual mechanical lifts are more reliable than electric versions.
Models from Knauf
The German company is famous for its high-quality construction and cleaning equipment and in this case confirms its image on the market with two devices designed to hold and fix plasterboard panels. The main one in this family is the “Montazhehelfer” design, which allows you to lift and fix sheets horizontally. It is recommended to supplement the lifts with the Plattenheber mounting device. Such a device is a lever with a locking mechanism, with the help of which the master can conveniently and accurately secure the panels in a vertical position when installing cladding or partitions.
Premos models
Models of lifts of the Premos brand can be classified as professional. Despite the modest delivery height of 4.1 m, such devices can handle sheets weighing about 100 kg. In addition, the presence of special holders expands the list of materials for installation. IN latest versions The Premos drywall lift is capable of efficiently installing particle boards and even roll materials. The presence in the design of a special niche for a puncher allows the master to easily fix sheets. As practice shows, the development of the Premos company will significantly help in the installation process. climate control equipment- for example, when equipping ventilation ducts, installation of air conditioners, etc.
Models from the Edma company
The French manufacturer offers multifunctional structures that allow not only lifting, holding and fixing panels, but also moving material. This is a telescopic device, the basic working lifting height of which is 3.5 m. However, with the help of an extension, this limit can be moved to 4 m. From an operational point of view, Edma plasterboard lifts are advantageous in that they allow convenient positioning of the material in the most cramped conditions. This is facilitated by a developed movable platform with wheels and braking system, as well as a rotating head on which the drywall is placed.
Conclusion
Builders rarely use special equipment specifically to hold material. Typically, such functions are performed either by the worker himself and his partners, or the hold is transferred to the tool. Despite this, drywall lifts are necessary equipment, which is quite difficult to do without. However, such units should not be considered as specialized equipment only for holding plasterboard panels. The lifts are also suitable for working with wooden cladding panels, and for other installation operations that require additional support.
Working with drywall shows good results during the implementation of almost every project, and often we do it without an assistant. Which means it is necessary special tool and accessories for drywall, which will help make the work even better and greatly simplify the processing of immense sheets.
auxiliary tool
Today we will look at special devices for installation and processing of plasterboard sheets.
Lift
When the ceiling is finished, it is very difficult for the master to cope with the work. Lifting fragile and bulky sheets to the ceiling and keeping them up is not an easy task.
Drywall spacer lift - a reliable station for lifting and holding gypsum plaster boards, and others finishing materials, which is used when working with ceilings, laying ventilation ducts and even decorative finishing ceilings. The device for lifting drywall can be made of aluminum or steel, is easy to disassemble and assemble, and is convenient to use and transport. A plasterboard lift with a height of 1.4 - 1.6 m can withstand the weight of material up to 60 kg, and a device with a height of 3.5 - 4.5 m can support 30-40 kg. Often, such lifts are additionally equipped with holders and clamps.
Essentially, a drywall spacer lift can be called a type of jack that is capable of lifting huge sheets of paper to the ceiling. These modern devices allow you to install them yourself, without helpers ceiling structures at a height of up to 4.5 m.
Premos
The Premos lift is a modern device for installing plasterboard on the ceiling. The device greatly facilitates the process of installing sheets, so for many it has already become indispensable.
Premos - lift is designed for lifting sheets to the ceiling with subsequent fixation in a horizontal position during ceiling works with drywall.
Advantages of the tool:
- The device allows you to install and fix a sheet of drywall in any position;
- Moving sheets of drywall from one place to another is not a problem with the Premos device;
- In addition to working with drywall, the device can be used when installing air conditioners, fixing massive chandeliers, installing ventilation, and fastening large equipment.
The lifting height of the Premos device is from 3.2 to 4.2 m, the load capacity reaches 100 kg with a total structure weight of 23 kg. The device is convenient both during transportation and during operation.
Angled attachments for power tools
Often when working with plasterboard, especially if it is associated with fairly complex geometric shapes And multi-level ceilings, attachments for screwdrivers and drills are used. They are conveniently located on the electric tool, can be fixed in several positions, and rotate around their axis.
Shape cutting device
Professionals also have in their arsenal a special cutter for gypsum plasterboard - a ballerina, with which you can easily make large, regular-shaped holes - from 15 to 35 cm. The tool is easy to work with and even a beginner can handle it, the main thing is that such a thing is in your tool kit .
If we talk about small holes, say, from 2 to 13 cm in diameter, which are most in demand when working with plasterboard, then it is better to use a set hole saws on drywall. These are special attachments for drills that are used in working with ceilings and niches, for installing lighting or laying some communications.
For installation
When screwing a sheet of drywall to a wall or ceiling, you can damage the material if you do not take into account the depth of immersion of the screw. Professionals recommend using a special attachment for drills and screwdrivers, which will help with covering the frame with plasterboard. This is a bit with a limiter that will prevent the material from being damaged while wrapping screws into a sheet.
For carrying
Quite often we work alone, and moving a sheet of drywall from one room to another can be too difficult. To make it easier to carry gypsum boards, holder handles for drywall were invented, which allow you to conveniently lift the sheet and, holding it, move it where necessary.
To lift
To carefully lift drywall from the floor or simply change its position slightly when you apply the sheet to the ceiling or wall, you can use a foot counterweight - a drywall pedal, on one side of which a sheet of drywall is installed, and the other acts as a lever.
DIY lift
This device can be made with your own hands. The drywall lift consists of four mechanisms that are assembled separately, combining at the final stage into a single device.
Construction drawings should include the following elements:
- Tripod. To the device for telescopic tripod 3 - 4 legs are welded for stability. For ease of use, it is better to equip the legs with wheels with stoppers.
- Telescopic tripod made from three segments profile pipe cross section 80,60 and 40 mm. The segments are inserted one into another like a “Matryoshka”, with plugs placed on one side. At the end of the thinnest pipe, a mount is made for the turning plane.
- Rotary table. First, an H-shaped frame with a through jumper in the middle is welded. Retractable T-shaped supports are inserted into the frame opening on both sides to hold the bulky sheet of fragile material.
- Winch. It is easier to purchase this element than to make it yourself. An outrigger beam with a brace is used as fastening for it.
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Devices for transferring and fastening drywall, shaped cutting and faster installation are constantly being developed and modernized, and therefore be sure to keep an eye on new products on the market.
Holding a sheet of drywall, aligning it along the profiles of the structure, and simultaneously managing to fasten it with all this is not an easy task. A drywall lift will help reduce the labor intensity of the process. The device can be purchased or made homemade mechanism.
Premos device
The Premos lift is an analogue of a jack, when using it, gypsum boards are installed without assistants. Specifications depending on model:
- load capacity – up to 100 kg;
- maximum possible lifting height – up to 4.5 m;
- nominal height – 3.3 m;
- dimensions parameters – 1.4-1.5x0.1-0.2x0.1-0.2 m;
- weight – 12-35 kg.
Application area:
- for carrying, lifting and fixing sheets;
- when drilling holes in the ceiling base;
- for ceiling mounting building materials in rolls;
- instead of a tripod for an electronic laser level;
- when setting up the frame;
- when facing gypsum boards;
- when installing massive lighting fixtures;
- when installing air conditioning and ventilation systems.
To make markings using a lift for carrying drywall, you need to lift its rod, installing it on the upper jumper under the ceiling. The laser device is securely fixed with two clamps to avoid falling.
When sheathing gypsum boards, the retractable rod is installed at the very bottom, holding the support frame. Place the clamps up and place the plasterboard. The support frame is then placed horizontally and the clamps are pushed down to ensure a tight fit. The handle of the rack unit regulates the height of the drywall. When the sheet takes the required position, it is pressed and fixed with a retractable rod.
If the height of the walls is over 3.5 m, the gypsum board is raised until the frame extends to a distance of 1 m, after which the supporting frame is supported, for example, with a rule or a metal lath. In this case, one edge rests against the floor, and the other against the supporting frame. Next, they are secured with hardware and lifted. Thus, it becomes possible to raise drywall to a height of more than 4 m.
Reliable assistant Design features allow the device to be used in any room:
- on the balcony, loggia;
- In bathroom;
- in the toilet;
- in the corridor;
- with high walls.
Issued different types devices: wall, ceiling and universal. In the latest models, gypsum boards can be mounted vertically and horizontally to the base, as well as at an angle. The lift has a long service life, is easy to maintain, and is reliable in use. It is easy to disassemble and convenient to transport.
DIY fixer
A homemade device is made for disposable or manufacture reliable device With electric drive and a winch for long-term service. The electric drive is controlled remotely from a remote control. Drywall is a fragile and bulky material, so the mechanism must be reliable and made of durable elements.
To make a lift with your own hands, you will need drawings and calculation of the load on the device. You should also prepare:
- profiled pipes to ensure rigidity of the mechanism with parameters 80x80 and 60x60 mm;
- wheels for ease of movement;
- cables for electric motor;
- rollers;
- two beams;
- metal profile with a cross section of 20, 30 and 40 mm.
The clamp for carrying drywall consists of elements and assemblies:
- chassis for extension and installation in the desired position;
- table - frame for an H-shaped sheet;
- telescopic stand with adjustable length, has two elbows, allows you to lift drywall to a height;
- tripod for stability and movement of cargo;
- The winch, as a rule, is manual, extends and retracts the upper assembly of the telescope, and is mounted with an extension rail with a brace.
In action Structural elements for carrying gypsum boards are fastened with hardware (screws or self-tapping screws). The beams are nailed together in a T-shape, then the gussets are attached (the angle between the gussets is 90 degrees). Holes are made in the pipes for the passage of the winch.
For figure cutting For drywall, a specialized cutter is used to produce holes from 15 to 40 cm. For small holes, ring drill bits are used.
Chassis manufacturing
Sliding legs are made from metal profile, and one of the three legs is welded. The other two legs are swivel and are mounted to the pipe profile, which will act as a central post. All three legs are equipped with a wheel with a stopper.
A 60x60 mm profiled pipe is extended so that a telescopic stand for a device for carrying drywall is installed on it. The resulting structure is welded to the central landing gear.
The telescopic part can be round or square and consists of three components:
- bed - main stand with drum winch;
- middle pillar;
- small stand.
Plugs are placed on one side of the small rack. The frame elements are installed one inside the other. They are pulled out using a winch, cable and rollers. For convenience, the winch guides are foldable.
Example of work Table
The main structural part of the device for carrying gypsum boards is the table. It is made from a profile with a cross section of 30 mm. Two pieces of the profile are welded, and two sections are attached to them transversely with hardware. To be able to adjust the length of the plasterboard sheet, a profile with a cross-section of 20 mm is inserted into the axial element of the table, to which segments with a cross-section of 30 mm are attached. The entire structure of the mechanism table is mounted by a rotating unit to a small stand.
Faster installation and ease of carrying material can be achieved by upgrading the device:
- Lifts are made with a detachable loading platform, which makes it possible to carry and lift not only solid plasterboard sheets, but also its strips or sections.
- To increase the speed of raising the table, insert from steel pipe increase the diameter of the winch drum. Thanks to this manipulation, the cable is wound in fewer rows.
In contact with
Plasterboard sheets are one of the most popular finishing materials, but at the same time the most inconvenient for self-installation. Installing the gypsum board in place and attaching it to one person alone is very problematic due to its significant weight, whose weight, depending on the thickness and type, ranges from 18 to 35 kg, as well as due to the extensive surface. This is especially true when it comes to finishing the ceiling. The solution is to use a drywall lift.
Why do you need a lift?
The device lifts plasterboard sheets to the ceiling and fixes them at the site of future installation; some models are also capable of transporting plasterboard to a specific point. When using the device, the installer only screws the sheet with self-tapping screws; there is no need to apply significant effort for the work, and there is no need to invite assistants. Modern models equipped with a level or building level and therefore provide the opportunity to install sheets without additional control;
By design and practical application There are three types of lifts:
- wall models for supplying gypsum boards to vertical surfaces;
- ceiling options;
- universal with a rotating frame for mounting sheets on different planes.
The device is quite compact and can be used in spacious office and production premises, and in narrow corridors or on balconies.
The drywall lift also has an unusual use. For example, it can be used to lift air conditioners, lamps and other bulky objects to a height.
Drywall lifts in Lately are not exotic. They can be purchased, which is done by professional finishers who have a large volume of work, or rented if the work is one-time. This device is also made by hand.
How to choose a specific device model
When choosing a ready-made lift, you need to take into account several factors, the most important of which are the lifting weight of the device (the minimum value is 30-35 kg) and the working height. If for standard apartment GCR is usually enough for 3 meters of lifting height, but for use in commercial facilities, models with this parameter of at least 4-5 meters are more suitable.
You should also take into account:
- possibility of moving the lift;
- availability of a dual-function lifting option: both on vertical and horizontal surfaces (universal models);
- the main material of the device - avoid models with an abundance of unreliable plastic elements;
- collapsible design of the device - for transportation to another facility;
- ease of control - manually using a winch or electric drive;
- the shape of the lifting platform - H-shaped options are the most stable and therefore more preferable than others.
On modern market There are many lifts for installing drywall. Some of the most famous are the universal (vertical-horizontal) Plattenheber from the German company Knauf, multifunctional and mobile French EDMA devices, and the Russian-developed Premos models, which can handle loads of up to 100 kg.
How to make a device with your own hands?
If it is impractical to buy a cooking device, and there is nowhere to rent it, it makes sense to think about making a lift yourself. It will be easier for you to work if you have an idea of its structure. Before you start work, draw a sketch or diagram of it, and if you have certain skills, draw up a drawing of the future product.
IN general outline such a device consists of:
- the base on which the entire structure is built, often with wheels and stoppers;
- vertical telescopic tripod - it is made from sections of profile or round pipes with a cross-section (diameter) of 40, 60, 80 mm, inserted into each other;
- table - turntable-stand.
To make a lift you need a winch. It should be purchased ready-made: assembling this element yourself is very problematic.
Manufacturing stages
The first stage of assembly is making the base, which looks like a tripod or the letter “H”. In the center of the structure there is a central stand, on which the lower part of the tripod is subsequently installed, and the “legs”, if necessary, are equipped with reliable roller wheels.
After this, they begin to create a telescopic tripod. Profile (round ones are also suitable) pipes with a cross-section (diameter) of 80, 60, 40 mm are inserted into each other like a nesting doll, secured with plugs so that the elements do not fall into each other. They will be pulled up using a winch, a roller mechanism and a strong cable.
The tripod's bottom, widest part, is installed on central pillar, a winch unit is mounted on an outrigger beam with braces, and a mount for a future stand is mounted at the upper end (on the thinnest tube).
You can use not three, but two or four pipes of these or other diameters. Their number, diameter and wall thickness depend on the conditions of future operation. The more weight you have to lift, the more powerful and durable the tripod needs to be.
To simplify the manufacture of the lift, you can use not only a ready-made winch, but also a completely factory rack instead of a homemade one.
A rectangular platform-stand is welded from pipes or other metal profiles and attached to a tripod. The method and orientation of fastening depends on the conditions of future operation - the lift will be designed for vertical or horizontal operation.
When covering walls, and especially ceilings, with plasterboard, the difficulty is lifting and holding fragments of the material at a height, since its sheets weigh from 7 to 9.5 kg. This is what you need special mechanism– lift for drywall. To purchase a ready-made device, you need to know how to choose it, since making it yourself is only possible with certain skills.
Drywall lift: main functions
The main task of the device is to facilitate the work of the master when covering the ceiling large sheets GKL. With it, he can cope with the work process alone, without an assistant, even if it is necessary to build a multi-level plasterboard ceiling. Considering that the lift lifts the covering sheets to a height of up to 4.5 meters, this is quite enough for medium and high rooms.
The structure consists of a rack placed on supports, a special rod extends from it to the desired height. At the top there is a fixed winch unit (automatic or mechanical). In order to install plasterboard sheets edgewise, the sliding part has a rotating frame with clamps. The principle of operation in most cases is based on cable transmission.
However, this is not the only purpose - a homemade mechanism can help with other important work:
- installing on it laser level, there is the possibility of accurate, high-quality marking of the ceiling and corners;
- the lift is used to lift air conditioners, ventilation ducts, heavy chandeliers;
- The device helps when installing a frame made of metal profiles under gypsum boards in hard-to-reach places - it reliably fixes the parts while they are being secured.
In addition, using a lift you can lift up roll coverings and attach a hammer drill to it, which is extremely convenient when working at heights.
Thereby simple device it is possible to easily fix the material without much difficulty, and installation time is also significantly saved.
Types of devices
The specific use depends on the type of structure.
There are three main types:
- A lift with a vertically mounted stand, designed for the assembly of wall coverings and partition cladding.
- Ceiling mechanism with vertical table for fixing drywall to the ceiling.
- Universal design "Premos". It allows you to assemble drywall for both walls and ceilings alone. If necessary, you can change the angle of inclination using a rotary table.
The factory mechanism has the following advantages:
- With simple controls one person can handle it;
- the structure is not exposed to dust and pollution;
- lifts gypsum board slabs under different angles, vertical and horizontal;
- The mechanism is prefabricated, lightweight, and easy to transport in its compact form.
If cladding is required small room, the device folds, thereby reducing the supporting area. At the same time, the supports are adjustable, so it can be used on uneven floors.
In some cases, a spacer lift is used. It is a structure consisting of two telescopic pipes, a lifting rod, as well as a clamp and stops made of rubberized polymer. To disable the rod fixation, the equipment is equipped with a lever. The spacer allows you to hold the plasterboards vertically. The advantages of the structure include low weight, a movable base, and the ability to work with walls and ceilings.
The area of use of the conventional design is living rooms , production workshops, balconies and corridors. It is recommended to use this model for ceiling heights of more than 3 meters.
How to choose?
When choosing the right equipment, it always makes sense to familiarize yourself with the capabilities of the equipment.
The following criteria come first:
- the weight with which the mechanism operates can range from 30 to 50 kg;
- Considering the size of the ceilings, you should ask at what height the plasterboard sheets are delivered.
You need to know that such devices only work for lifting and cannot move loads.
The strength and solidity of the structure itself are important:
- parts of the internal mechanism and components must be made of durable and durable materials, therefore it is always better to choose models made of steel without polymer additions;
- a reliable base configuration is a guarantee of the stability of the lift; in this regard, the most worthy stand is considered to be in the form of the letter “H”.
Inexpensive models that lift drywall above 4 meters may be quite suitable for ordinary housing. If fixing the coating is required in hard-to-reach areas, it is provided different direction fastenings, and the best option there will be a lift-strut. He has more complex design and thanks to this it can be configured for diverse tasks. True, such functional models are much more expensive than standard ones.
In addition, you need to take into account auxiliary options that are not always needed when installing gypsum boards. But if they are available, the price of the device increases significantly.
Since there are manual and electric models, choosing electric equipment makes sense for large volumes of work. It helps increase assembly speed, but is more expensive. According to professionals, for irregular construction work It is better to choose manual structures, especially since they do not fail so often.
Self-production
On average, standard lifting equipment costs about 15 thousand rubles, and many people prefer to assemble the device with their own hands. However, this will require detailed drawings, on the basis of which it is realistic to mount any type of lift at home. Also, in addition to metal profiles, you will have to purchase a winch and fasteners.
Professionals advise making a one-time option, which can later be easily adapted for other rooms. On the other hand, you can make a reusable design yourself, which will be suitable for different heights premises.
A carefully drawn up diagram is the key to high-quality assembly of the lift, because it is according to it that the support from metal profiles and other work will have to be mounted.
Installation process:
- The bases are made of a metal profile measuring 6x6 cm. A pair of segments are equipped with support-turning parts, the third profile is fixed to the rack using welding machine. For ease of movement, the structure is equipped with rollers or wheels.
- For greater stability, three or four pipes are welded in the form of sawn-off legs.
- A telescopic tripod or tripod is made of three cut profiles with cross-sectional dimensions of 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 cm. To insert the stoppers, perforations are made into them, which must match. The bar is secured to the rack.
- The upper part of the tripod is equipped with clamps for quick fastening stands. A metal “H” shaped frame is welded to the top of the tripod for further mounting of the retractable device.
- The table is placed on a platform; additionally, side supports are mounted to increase the rigidity of the structure. IN last resort the winch, blocks and cables are attached.