Gypsum & Cement Board Works —
Clean Ceilings and New Walls, Without the Brick and Mess
Most interior jobs in Lahore end up needing one of two things: a better ceiling, or a wall where there wasn’t one. A flat concrete roof with a single light in the middle. An open hall that needs a separate office. A shop that needs a store room at the back. A washroom wall that keeps getting damp. For all of these, board systems on a metal frame do the job faster, lighter and cleaner than brick and plaster.
Punjab Interiors Group designs and installs gypsum board ceilings, gypsum board partitions and cement board partitions across Lahore and Punjab. Our own team handles the framework, boarding, jointing, electrical points and final paint, so the ceiling or wall you approve on the drawing is the one you get on site. This page covers the board systems in detail. For every ceiling style we offer, see our false ceiling design in Lahore page, and for glass, wooden and aluminium dividers, see partition wall design.
Galvanised Metal Framing
Rust-resistant studs, tracks and channels sized to the span and height
Right Board for the Room
Standard, moisture-resistant and fire-rated gypsum, or cement board for wet areas
Wiring Planned In
Lights, switches, sockets and AC points placed before the boards close
Seamless Finish
Taped joints, skim, sanding and paint with no visible board lines
What We Install — and Where Each One Belongs
Gypsum and cement board look similar once painted, but they behave very differently. We pick the board on how the room is used, how much moisture it sees, and what will be fixed to it.
Gypsum Board Ceiling
Gypsum panels on suspended metal frameA gypsum board ceiling is the most practical false ceiling for modern homes and offices in Lahore. Boards are screwed to a suspended galvanised grid, the joints are taped and filled, and the whole surface is painted so it reads as one smooth ceiling. It installs faster than POP, handles large spans without cracking, and makes room for cove lights, downlights and AC ducts.
- Flat, single-level and multi-level (stepped) designs
- Cove and profile lighting pockets
- Recessed downlights and spot lights
- AC duct and grille cut-outs with access panels
- Moisture-resistant board for kitchens and laundry areas
- Combined with POP cornices where needed
Gypsum Board Partition
Gypsum boards on metal stud wallA gypsum board partition, often called a drywall, is a new wall built from metal studs with gypsum boards on both faces. It goes up in days, adds very little load to the floor, and gives a paint-ready finish that matches your existing walls. With rock wool between the studs, it gives good sound separation for bedrooms, cabins and meeting rooms.
- Office cabins and meeting rooms
- Bedroom and dressing area division
- Acoustic walls with insulation
- Wiring, sockets and data points built in
- Backing for TVs and cabinets
- Door frames and openings
Cement Board Partition
Fibre cement boards on metal frameCement board is built on the same light frame as drywall, but it doesn’t soften, swell or rot when it gets wet, and termites leave it alone. That makes it the right board for washrooms, kitchens, wet areas and semi-covered spaces where gypsum would fail. Its harder surface also takes tiles directly, or a paint finish with the right primer.
- Washroom and toilet walls
- Kitchen and utility partitions
- Shop store rooms and back areas
- Semi-covered and verandah walls
- Tile-ready wall surfaces
- Higher impact and moisture resistance
Gypsum Board vs Cement Board — Which One Do You Need?
Most projects use both: gypsum for the dry rooms and ceilings, cement board for the wet zones. Here is how we decide.
| Gypsum Board Ceiling | Gypsum Board Partition | Cement Board Partition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Living rooms, bedrooms, offices, shops, clinics | Cabins, bedrooms, dressing rooms, office division | Washrooms, kitchens, wet areas, semi-covered spaces |
| Moisture | Standard or moisture-resistant board | Dry areas only | Fully moisture and termite resistant |
| Finish | Smooth paint finish, cove and lighting details | Paint, wallpaper or panelling | Tiles, textured or primed paint finish |
| Sound control | Reduces echo and noise from above | Good, better with rock wool | Good, denser board |
| Typical time | 3–5 days per room | 3–5 days per room | 3–5 days per room |
Why Board Systems Beat Brick and Plaster for Interior Work
Brick still has its place in the structure. Inside a finished home or office, board systems save time, weight and mess.
Faster, Drier Installation
No curing time, no wet plaster, far less dust. Most rooms are framed, boarded and painted in under a week, so homes stay livable and offices lose fewer working days.
Light on the Structure
A board partition weighs a fraction of a brick wall, so it can go on upper floors and existing slabs without adding structural load or beams.
Services Hidden, Not Chased
Wires, conduits and AC ducts run inside the ceiling void or wall cavity. Our electrical wiring team fixes the points before the boards close, so there’s no chiselling or patching later.
Easy to Change Later
Rented office or growing family? A board partition can be removed or moved without demolition, which makes it the sensible choice for commercial tenants.
Our Installation Process
Six stages, one in-house team, and nothing goes up before you approve the layout.
Site Visit & Measurement
We measure heights and spans, check slab and floor levels, note AC and electrical positions, and look for moisture in wet zones.
Layout & Design
You get a ceiling or partition layout with levels, light points, doors and access panels. For bigger jobs, we can show it in 3D first.
Board & Frame Specification
We confirm board type and thickness, stud size, insulation and finish, then give a clear itemised quote.
Framework & Services
Galvanised tracks, studs and hangers go up, and wiring, conduits and backing for TVs or cabinets are fixed inside.
Boarding, Jointing & Paint
Boards are screwed on, joints taped and skimmed, then sanded and finished with paint or wallpaper, or tiles on cement board.
Check & Handover
We test lights and switches, check lines and levels, clean the site, and walk through it with you before closing the job.
Homes, Offices and Commercial Spaces Across Punjab
From our Lahore base, the same installation team works in Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Bahawalpur and Sargodha.
Homes & Apartments
Lounge and bedroom ceilings, dressing areas and room division as part of our residential interior design.
Offices & Corporate
Cabins, meeting rooms and ceilings with clean lighting for commercial interiors.
Clinics & Hospitals
Consultation rooms with acoustic partitions and moisture-safe cement board in wash areas.
Shops & Showrooms
Feature ceilings over display zones, trial rooms and store rooms built in days.
Restaurants & Cafés
Ceilings that hide ducts and kitchen walls in cement board that handles heat and moisture.
Schools & Institutions
Classroom and office division that can be reconfigured as needs change.
Why Punjab Interiors Group for Gypsum & Cement Board Works
15+ years of board installation
Ceilings and partitions in every kind of space, from flats to campuses
The right board, not the cheapest
Standard, moisture-resistant, fire-rated gypsum or cement board, chosen per room
Ceiling, wiring and paint together
No gaps between separate contractors
Layout approved before work starts
You sign off levels, light points and wall positions first
Clear, itemised quotes
Per square foot rates confirmed before any framework goes up
Clean site management
Floors and furniture covered, debris cleared every day
Need a new ceiling or an extra wall? We’ll measure it and quote it properly.
Design, framing, boarding, electrical points and finishing, all from one team in Lahore.
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Gypsum & Cement Board, Explained Clearly
Answers to what clients usually ask before ceiling or partition work begins.
01What is the cost of gypsum board ceiling in Lahore?
Gypsum board ceilings in Lahore typically range from PKR 220 to PKR 350 per square foot, depending on the number of levels, board type and lighting integration. A plain flat ceiling sits at the lower end; multi-level designs with cove lighting sit higher. We give a full itemised quote after the site visit.
02What is the cost of gypsum and cement board partition in Lahore?
Gypsum board partitions typically run PKR 180 to PKR 280 per square foot, including metal framework, boarding on both faces, jointing and a paint-ready finish. Cement board partitions are priced close to gypsum, with the final rate depending on board thickness, wall height and whether it is finished with tiles or paint.
03Which is better: gypsum board or cement board partition?
It depends on the room. Gypsum board is better for dry indoor areas like bedrooms, offices and dressing rooms because it gives a smoother, paint-ready finish and good sound control. Cement board is better for washrooms, kitchens and semi-covered areas because moisture doesn’t damage it and it takes tiles directly.
04Can gypsum board be used in a kitchen or washroom?
Not standard gypsum. For kitchen ceilings and areas with occasional steam, we use moisture-resistant (green) gypsum board. For washroom walls, shower zones or anywhere water reaches the wall directly, cement board is the right choice.
05How long does installation take?
A standard room ceiling takes 3 to 5 days including framework, boarding, jointing and paint. A single-room gypsum or cement board partition usually takes 3 to 5 days as well. Full office fit-outs take 1 to 2 weeks depending on the total area.
06Can a gypsum partition hold a TV or cabinets?
Yes, if it’s planned for. We add extra studs or backing inside the wall at TV, shelf and cabinet positions before the boards go on, so heavy items are fixed into the frame. For built-in storage, our wood work team designs the cabinets and backing together.
