The Knauf Performer system is Knauf's most versatile and commonly used partition system.
The Knauf Performer system is Knauf's most versatile and commonly used partition system.
Gypsum, Metal, Stone wool
Gypsum, Metal, Stone wool
Rectangle, Other, Square
Rectangle, Other, Square
Bespoke
Bespoke
Bespoke
Bespoke
Specification
Knauf 146 'C' (0.55) at 400 mm centres to suit maximum height.
Head channel: Knauf 148 Deep Flange 'U' Channel (0.70) (70 mm deep flange).
Floor channel: For system heights <5 m use Knauf 148 ‘U’ Channel (0.55). For system heights ≥5 m use Knauf 148 Deep Flange ‘U’ Channel (0.70) (70 mm deep flange).
Knauf 146 'C' (0.55) at 400 mm centres to suit maximum height.
Head channel: Knauf 148 Deep Flange 'U' Channel (0.70) (70 mm deep flange).
Floor channel: For system heights <5 m use Knauf 148 ‘U’ Channel (0.55). For system heights ≥5 m use Knauf 148 Deep Flange ‘U’ Channel (0.70) (70 mm deep flange).
N/A.
N/A.
2 x 12.5 mm Knauf Fire Panel to each side.
2 x 12.5 mm Knauf Fire Panel to each side.
Inner layer: 25 mm Knauf Drywall Screws – self tapping.
Outer layer: 38 mm Knauf Drywall Screws – self tapping.
Inner layer: 25 mm Knauf Drywall Screws – self tapping.
Outer layer: 38 mm Knauf Drywall Screws – self tapping.
Horizontal joint: Knauf Flat Fixing Plate.
Horizontal joint: Knauf Flat Fixing Plate.
For paint finishes: System must be taped and jointed using Knauf Joint Filler (Premium) or Knauf Joint Cement Premium and Knauf Joint Tape (Paper). Or alternative Knauf jointing compounds manufactured to EN 13963.
Knauf Wallboard Primer applied once taping and jointing completed.
Prior to where paint decoration is required. For preparation for decoration of where gypsum plaster skim is required, the outer layer of plasterboard joints is required to be taped and filled, using Knauf Joint Filler (Premium) and Knauf Joint Tape (Paper) meeting quality level 1 in accordance with Eurogypsum - Drywall Jointing & Finishing - Surface quality level classification.
For application where gypsum skim finish is required, the Knauf system is to be taped and filled using Knauf jointing compounds. When using Knauf Performance Plus, the applicator of gypsum skim finish is required to check if pre-treatment is required.
For paint finishes: System must be taped and jointed using Knauf Joint Filler (Premium) or Knauf Joint Cement Premium and Knauf Joint Tape (Paper). Or alternative Knauf jointing compounds manufactured to EN 13963.
Knauf Wallboard Primer applied once taping and jointing completed.
Prior to where paint decoration is required. For preparation for decoration of where gypsum plaster skim is required, the outer layer of plasterboard joints is required to be taped and filled, using Knauf Joint Filler (Premium) and Knauf Joint Tape (Paper) meeting quality level 1 in accordance with Eurogypsum - Drywall Jointing & Finishing - Surface quality level classification.
For application where gypsum skim finish is required, the Knauf system is to be taped and filled using Knauf jointing compounds. When using Knauf Performance Plus, the applicator of gypsum skim finish is required to check if pre-treatment is required.
Consult manufacturer's literature at
https://www.knauf.co.uk/our-services/resources
Consult manufacturer's literature at
https://www.knauf.co.uk/our-services/resources
Additional properties
For deflection head allowance of up to -25 mm or ±12.5 mm - use 2 x 19 mm Knauf Coreboard fillets, Knauf Insulation Rocksilk® RS60 retained by Knauf Angle Sections 25 x 50 mm.
N/A.
EI 120 tested in accordance with EN 1364-1
EI 120 tested in accordance with EN 1364-1
49 dB (Rw) when tested to BS EN 10140-2.
49 dB (Rw) when tested to BS EN 10140-2.
Severe Duty in accordance with BS 5234-2, clause 1.6.2 & 1.6.3 of Annex B & C.
Severe Duty in accordance with BS 5234-2, clause 1.6.2 & 1.6.3 of Annex B & C.
EN-PC-146-055-4-2-12.5-FP-0., BS-PC-146-055-4-2-12.5-FP-0.
EN-PC-146-055-4-2-12.5-FP-0., BS-PC-146-055-4-2-12.5-FP-0.
198 mm.
198 mm.
Sustainability data
Spain
Spain
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Gypsum, Metal, Stone wool
Gypsum, Metal, Stone wool
Individual product EPDs for plasterboard and metal components available at: https://www.knauf.co.uk/our-services/resources/environmental-product-declarations-2
Individual product EPDs for plasterboard and metal components available at: https://www.knauf.co.uk/our-services/resources/environmental-product-declarations-2
11.9 %
11.9 %