Answers to "how much does drywall cost", "which board should I use" and "how long does installation take", based on 6,000+ drywall projects delivered in Mallorca since 2004. 2026 prices per m², insulation, board comparisons, regulations and project logs by zone.
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Short answer: yes — pladur IS drywall. Pladur is a Saint-Gobain brand name that became the generic Spanish word for plasterboard. Here is what that means in practice when you hire installers in Mallorca.
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What you can build with drywall in a kitchen: built-in units, shelving, decorative hood, bar and island. Mandatory H1 board in wet zones, 80-120 kg/lm reinforcements and when not to use it.
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Drywall from €29/m² vs escayola €22-28/m² for ceilings in Mallorca. Timescale, joints, mouldings and restoration compared by a company installing both since 2004.
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The system that actually works against neighbour noise: a decoupled lining with rock wool and double board. Step by step, materials, the mistakes that ruin the result and the real price per m².
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1900-1970 Palma buildings have Rw 35-42 dB. A Placo Silence lining on Stil F 530 chassis lifts insulation to 52-62 dB for €58-95/m².
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The Spanish CTE-DB-HR requires DnT,A ≥ 50 dB between dwellings, 55 dB against commercial premises and L'nT,w ≤ 65 dB for impact noise. The Balearics add Ley 1/2007 and Decret 8/2012 with a 35 dBA night limit.
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Cost of soundproofing a flat in Mallorca 2026: acoustic wall lining €58-95/m², anti-vibration false ceiling €48/m². Itemised quotes for 50, 80 and 100 m² flats.
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An uninsulated Calvià villa has a U-value of 1.8 W/m²K. With Isover Arena 80 mm or Rockwool Alpharock it reaches U 0.35 W/m²K and cuts AC by 30-40%.
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Raising CEE from E to C in a Palma flat costs €3,500-5,500 with a Placo Therm lining + Rockwool false ceiling. Sale value rises 8-15% and 40% income-tax deduction.
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SATE €60-90/m² vs drywall wall lining €35-48/m² in Mallorca. Decision matrix by property type with two real cases (Calvià villa and Palma Eixample flat).
Read moreSoundproofing a flat in Mallorca with a Placo Silence lining costs €58-95/m² and reaches Rw 52-58 dB. CTE-HR requires Rw ≥47 dB (pre-2008) or ≥50 dB since 2008.
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Installing drywall in Mallorca only needs a minor-works responsible declaration (€50-150, immediate effect). A major works licence is required only when load-bearing walls, the façade or a change of use are affected.
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Drywall renovations Alcúdia 2026: from €29/m² ceilings and €45/m² partitions. Medieval old town BIC, Port of Alcúdia, Playa de Muro, Mal Pas and Barceló/Iberostar hotels.
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Drywall renovations Manacor 2026: from €29/m² ceilings and €45/m² partitions. Porto Cristo, Cala Millor, S'Illot, Cala Domingos and houses with 60 cm marés walls.
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Full 80 m² flat renovation Mallorca 2026: €10,000-20,000 drywall line, 1-2 weeks dry build. Breakdown by phases, districts and savings vs traditional construction.
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Drywall false ceiling with integrated LED: downlights €45-80/point, flexible strips €15-25/lm, backlighting, 2700K-4000K CRI 95+ and KNX/Zigbee home automation.
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Fire-rated plasterboard (Type F/DF boards: Placo Pregyfeu, Knauf Fireboard, Lafarge Prégyflam) meets Spanish CTE DB-SI from EI-30 to EI-120. Mandatory in garages, hotels, service risers and fire sectorisation.
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In 2026, insulation in the Balearics is funded via PIREP Balears (up to 80%), PREE 5000, Spanish IRPF tax relief of 20/40/60% (RD 19/2021), ICO Verde loans and Palma's Rehabilita Plan.
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Drywall renovations Calvià 2026: from €29/m² ceilings and €45/m² partitions. Villas in Magaluf, Santa Ponsa, Portals Nous and Bendinat. Hotels in refurbishment cycle.
Read moreDrywall €45/m² vs brick €55-70/m² in Mallorca. Timescale 1 day vs 10, weight 25 vs 150 kg/m². When to pick each, with a real 120 m² Manacor case.
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Renovating with drywall in Mallorca: 40-60% less time, 80% less waste, CTE DB-HE/HR/SI compliance. Modularity, dry build and versatility from €29/m².
Read moreResources for your project
Real per m² prices for every drywall service (partitions, false ceilings, acoustic and thermal insulation), updated for 2026 with current Placo, Knauf and Lafarge material rates and Balearic labour costs.
Drywall vs brick, standard vs moisture-resistant vs fireproof boards, mineral wool vs XPS, CW/UW profilework. Technical information focused on CTE DB-SI, HR and HE compliance, explained for homeowners and architects.
Real renovation logs from Palma, Calvià, Inca, Manacor, Andratx and Alcúdia: m² installed, boards and insulation used, execution time and final price, so you know what to expect in your own municipality.
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