TS EN 520

TS EN 520 is a standard for gypsum plasterboards used in building works, defining how these boards are identified, what performance characteristics are relevant, and which test methods are used for them. Its scope explicitly includes boards intended for direct surface decoration and boards intended to receive gypsum plaster, as well as boards used in construction and in further manufacturing operations.

What gypsum plasterboard means in practice

Gypsum plasterboard is a factory-made board product widely used for internal walls, linings and ceilings. Its core is gypsum-based, while the facings and overall structure help determine handling, finishing, fastening and service performance. In practice, the product is assessed not only by dimensions, but also by characteristics such as surface quality, mechanical behavior and suitability for the intended finish.

How this standard frames the product

The technical role of this standard is to provide a common framework for describing gypsum plasterboards and the performance attributes used to compare them. That matters because the same board family may be selected for different end uses: a surface ready for decoration, a background for plastering, or a component that will undergo secondary manufacturing. General industry knowledge also places gypsum plasterboard among lightweight drylining materials whose properties must be matched to the application rather than assumed from the name alone.

In broader technical terms, standards for plasterboard help align terminology, product expectations and test-based evaluation. They are useful where consistent descriptions are needed for planning, procurement and specification, while the exact classes, thresholds and detailed test procedures remain defined by the full standard text.

• Defines the characteristics and performance of gypsum plasterboards.
• Includes test methods for these boards.
• Covers boards for direct decoration and for gypsum plaster application.
• Also includes boards intended for use in secondary manufacturing operations.