12.5mm Knauf Safeboard (X-ray resistant plasterboard) 2.4m x 625mm

Knauf Safeboard 12.5 mm is a specialist X-ray shielding plasterboard designed for internal wall and ceiling systems in healthcare and clinical environments. Manufactured with a unique barium sulphate core, it provides effective radiation protection while significantly reducing, and in some cases eliminating, the need for traditional lead shielding. The board is installed in a similar way to standard plasterboard, making it a practical and efficient solution for modern medical spaces.

Benefits

• X-ray shielding performance
• Lead-free solution
• Can be scored, snapped and fixed using standard drylining methods
• Euroclass A1 fire classification
• Excellent acoustic insulation
• Ideal for mobile or reconfigurable healthcare areas
• A curvable board which can be formed to a minimum radius of 2.75m
• Fully tested to confirm radiation shielding

Good to know

• Horizontal installation is required to achieve performance
• Joint treatment is critical, all joints and screw heads must be finished using the dedicated Safeboard joint filler to maintain radiation protection.
• Staggered joint are required
• No joint tape when using correct filler
• For dry internal use only
• Should be used as part of a system, radiation, fire and acoustic performance depend on the full build-up