Drywall, Gypsum and Plaster in Palma de Mallorca

Gypsum is a widely used building material due, among other things, to its versatility. It is usually purchased in bags of powdered gypsum, as this is the ground material that is mixed with water to create a paste ready for use.

The most common use is plaster as a finishing material for walls. This makes the walls appear smoother and gives them greater hardness.

Plasterboard is a building material derived from gypsum, composed of laminated gypsum boards. In this case, it is dehydrated gypsum covered with a special coating that makes it resistant to both compression and bending. Despite being a lightweight and flexible material, because it is not as hard as plaster, it is more economical and offers savings compared to other materials.

Plasterboard is a widely used material today due to its varied properties as a building material. In addition to being resistant to compression, its insulating properties make it very suitable for thermal and acoustic insulation work. Cosendra uses plasterboard constantly in Palma de Mallorca, as we regularly install it to construct partitions, ceilings, and walls in all types of buildings, whether commercial premises, homes, offices, or other types of properties.

Plaster of Paris is a purer type of gypsum than traditional plaster, and it's used in all kinds of construction and renovation projects. Like regular plaster, plaster of Paris is usually available in powder form and can be mixed with water to create a paste that allows for very fine yet durable work.

One of the most widespread uses of plaster is in the manufacture of decorative pieces. This is because plaster-based paste is highly malleable, allowing us to create all kinds of moldings to decorate columns and latticework, among other elements.