The dB Board is coloured blue on the front and grey on the back, and has tapers down the long edges. Name and batch number of the board is written at the back and on the long edges of the board.

Composition
Aerated Calcium sulphate di-hydrate with fillers and enclosed inside liners made from recycled waste paper with bound edges. Core and papers are bonded with tarch. Edge glue is PVA.

Compliance
dB Board complies with BS EN 520:2004+A1:2009 Type D & I.

Handling & Fixing
dB Board may be cut using the ‘score and snap’ method. No power tools are required.
 

Fixings must be suitable for the intended substrate:
Performance Self Tapping Screws for attaching plasterboard to thin gauge metal (up to 0.7 mm);
Self Drilling Screws for attaching plasterboard to thick gauge metal (up to 2.5 mm);
High Thread Screws for attaching plasterboard to timber.
 

Jointing Finishing & Painting
dB Board should be jointed and finished with any of the Jointing systems. Boards are suitable for gypsum finishing plasters
manufactured to BS EN 13279-1:2008. Front of the board, coloured ivory, is suitable for decorating. The boards require priming with Universal Sealer prior to decorating.