9mm vs 12mm Gypsum Board: Which Should You Use?
When to choose 9mm or 12mm gypsum board for ceilings, partitions and wall linings, and when to use 12mm moisture resistant board instead.
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- Boards
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- 2 min
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Welcome to Polad Trading
Boards, Building Materials, Doors & Kitchens
Premium boards, high-performance building materials, doors, and kitchens, wardrobes & TV cabinets from Kampala's Industrial Area.
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About Polad Trading
Polad Trading supplies boards, building materials, doors, and kitchens, wardrobes & TV cabinets from Kampala's Industrial Area: premium board solutions for construction, interiors and furniture manufacturing, and high-performance building materials for modern construction projects. Many more items, sizes, specifications, and accessories are available upon request.
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- Products in the catalogue
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- Products in the catalogue
- Types of board
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- Types of door
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Why Choose Polad Trading
Quality boards, building materials, doors and cabinetry from one supplier in Kampala.
Strength and durability
Premium board solutions designed for strength, durability, and versatile applications across construction, interiors, and furniture manufacturing.
Security, functionality and style
High-performance door solutions designed to meet the highest standards of security, functionality, and style.
More on request
Many more items, sizes, specifications, and accessories are available upon request.
Our Product Ranges
Four ranges covering boards, building materials, doors, and kitchens, wardrobes & TV cabinets.
Boards
Premium board solutions designed for strength, durability, and versatile applications across construction, interiors, and furniture manufacturing.View range
Building Materials
High-performance building materials engineered to deliver strength, durability, and exceptional quality for modern construction projects.View range
Doors
High-performance door solutions designed to meet the highest standards of security, functionality, and style across a wide range of architectural applications.View range
Kitchens, Wardrobes & TV Cabinets
Reliable construction materials manufactured to meet modern building standards, ensuring quality, strength, and long-term performance across every application.View range
Products for Every Project
Browse a selection from each range. Sizes are listed where the catalogue gives them; ask us for anything else.
Gypsum Board
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- Boards
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- 9mm · 12mm
Moisture Resistant Board
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- Boards
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- 12mm
Cement Fibre Board
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- Boards
- Sizes
- 6mm · 9mm
Marine Board
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- Boards
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- On request
PVC Foam Board
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- Boards
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- On request
Guides & Advice
Practical answers on choosing boards, ceiling materials, doors and kitchens before you order.
Moisture Resistant Board vs Cement Fibre Board for Bathrooms and Kitchens
Moisture resistant board or cement fibre board? How to choose the right board for bathrooms, kitchens and wet areas.
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- Boards
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Ceiling Materials Checklist: What to Order for Your Ceiling
What to order for a ceiling: boards or suspended ceiling, GI F and C channels, wall angles, board screws, concrete nails and 6mm wall plugs.
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- Building materials
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- 2 min
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MDF, Super Gloss, Marine, Block or PVC Board: Choosing Boards for Furniture and Interiors
Compare MDF, super gloss, marine, block, PVC foam and PVC marble boards and marble sheets for kitchens, wardrobes, furniture and wall panels.
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- Boards
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How to Choose Doors for Homes, Offices, Hospitals and Laboratories
PVC, fire, steel, timber, hospital, security, laboratory and super gloss flush doors: which door suits each room and building.
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- Doors
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Planning a Modular Kitchen: What to Measure Before You Ask for a Quote
How to measure your kitchen, choose a layout and plan high-level and low-level units, counters and storage before asking for a modular kitchen quotation.
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- Kitchens
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Still have questions?
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Polad Trading supplies gypsum board in 9mm and 12mm. 9mm gypsum board is lighter and is commonly used for ceilings, where boards are fixed overhead to a ceiling frame. 12mm gypsum board is stiffer and more impact resistant, so it is generally preferred for drywall partitions and wall linings. For bathrooms, kitchens and other humid rooms, use 12mm moisture resistant board instead.
Polad Trading supplies four product ranges from Kampala: boards (gypsum board 9mm and 12mm, moisture resistant board 12mm, cement fibre board 6mm and 9mm, marine, PVC foam, PVC marble, MDF, super gloss and block boards); building materials (suspended ceiling, GI F and C channels, wall angles, screws, concrete nails, 6mm wall plugs and marble sheet); doors (PVC, fire, steel, timber, hospital, security, laboratory and super gloss flush doors); and kitchens, wardrobes & TV cabinets (modular kitchens, counters, vanity tops, wardrobes, TV cabinets and cupboards).
Polad Trading is at Plot No. 95/A, 6th Street, Industrial Area, Kampala, Uganda. You can get directions on Google Maps from the Contact page, or call +256 705 332 050 or +256 703 212 151 before you visit.
Call +256 705 332 050 or +256 703 212 151, send a WhatsApp message, or email poladindustries@gmail.com or trading@poladug.com. To get an accurate quotation quickly, list each product with its size or thickness (for example gypsum board 9mm or 12mm) and the quantity you need.
Use 12mm moisture resistant board for ceilings and walls in bathrooms, kitchens and laundries that get steam or occasional splashes. Where the surface gets wet directly, such as shower walls or behind tiles around a sink, use cement fibre board in 6mm or 9mm, which does not soften when wet.