Training

Knauf Training academy has purposely been developed to offer a variety of courses that
provide practical training on the design and construction of plasterboard systems.
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whilst taking advantage of learning Hands-on experience whilst under the guidance of a Knauf
Training Specialist.
The courses that we offer include partitions, wall linings, shaftwalls and suspended ceilings.
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The main aim of these courses is to provide knowledge and an understanding on the installation
and the key purpose of Knauf drywall systems. Also we want to ensure that all trainees have
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on-site. Knauf Training will also give you a better understanding of the products that we offer
in the market, and allow you to understand what products are needed to assemble a Knauf
system correctly and professionally. With the growing pressure & expectations of developers
for fast and professionally constructed work, you can be sure with the knowledge & guidance
of Knauf expert trainers you will be on the road to perfection.

The Key Advantages of Knauf Training:

Upon completion of any of the Knauf training courses a Knauf
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endorsement that you have been instructed in the best practice of
„ Learn proper application methods
the industry, by the best in the industry. This in-turn gives us the
„ Faster installation time
   
„ Practice in the use of high-end drywall tools
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Installation steps

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 )%%  Fixing Knauf ‘C’ Stud to form the
stud and a laser / spirit level. position frame abutment.

Snip and bend back Knauf ‘U’ Channel Insert timber battens within Knauf ‘C’
3 Twisting Knauf ‘C’ Stud for extra rigidity around door  
into position. (if required).

Snip and bend back Knauf Deep Flange Fixing Knauf Deep Flange ‘U’ Fixing Knauf Plasterboard to the
‘U’ Channel to form the door frame. Channel to form perimeter framing completed framework.

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 General requirements
Control joints Jointing
At maximum 10 m.
Readygips and Knauf Joint Tape.
At any change in the substrate material.
upper layer.

Connections sealing Fire penetration

For acoustic requirements, seal the perimeter connections
with acoustical sealant

Installation
M&E cabling can be inserted through Knauf CW studs
Insulation materials such as stone wool, glass wool, EPS should be planted within the CW studs.

should be cladded

Power sockets, switch sockets, splitter sockets etc. are allowed to be installed at any position.
In systems with sound requirements, do not install power sockets opposite to each other
Electrical socket boxes can be formed by using punching tools

Processing gypsum boards

Cut the paper face with a sharp knife Score the board by pushing along the cut side, then cut the
other paper side

Cut the board 45 degrees Smooth the cut edge with a beveler

Cutting and processing the boards

Knauf Boards shall be cut by scoring and breaking or by sawing

When cutting by scoring, the face paper shall be cut with a utility knife
Knauf boards shall be broken by snapping boards in the reverse direction, then cutting the back paper with a utility knife

Short edges should be chamfered with Knauf Beveler / Rasp Combo

Holes for pipes or other small openings shall be scored on the back and the face outlined before removal / cut out with a purposely
designed tool.

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Studs positioning
System KW B111 / B112 System KW B115 System KW B116

Gypsum
Decoupled Bracing
with insulation
strips
UW Bracing

Knauf Stud Knauf Stud Knauf Stud

Knauf UW Runner Knauf UW Runner Knauf UW Runner

Positioning the tracks and perimeter studs

Mark location of partitions accurately on concrete structure with stringline / laser
Use Knauf Acoustical Sealant under Knauf CW studs and UW Tracks forming the perimeter for acoustic rated partition.
For fire rated systems use Knauf Fiam Sealant
Bottom and top track shall be alligned accurately at the floor and ceiling
Fix bottom UW track and top track and CW studs on perimeter at maximum 600 mm centers for non fire rated partitions
(at 500 mm center for fire rated partitions) and maximum 50 mm from ond of track.

Studs positioning - splicing of studs

Option 1 – 2 CW
studs interlaced like a box connected with additional CW stud connected with additional UW track

Stud 1 Stud 1 Stud 1

u u
Additional Additional
u stud stud

u u

Stud 2 Stud 2 Stud 2

Vertical extension of studs (splicing)

Stamp Plier Stud size Overlap u Calculation example:

CW 50 Option 1 CW 50 – overlap 50 cm

CW 70 Option 2 CW 50 – additional piece CW 50, 100 cm

CW 92 Option 3 CW 50 – additional piece of UW 50, 100 cm

CW 146

In the overlap area, rivet, screw attach or crimp the studs

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 Framing

Framing

Top Track

Nogging
for Services CW Stud

Door
Opening

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Bottom Track

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