Plaster & Plasterboard

What is multi-finish plaster? The multi-finish plaster is a favourite for all plasterers. Easy and quick to apply, it is a gypsum plaster which provides a high-quality and smooth finish to ceilings and internal walls. Also, it can be used as a finishing plaster when decorating and is adaptable for surfaces such as flat concrete […]

Plasterboard can be damaged quite easily, whether it’s by hanging too much weight on a fixing, impact from a sharp corner, or cracking after screw removal. As plasterboard is often attached to a stud wall, holes cannot simply be filled in, due to the void behind them.   However, there are simple methods for filling holes both […]

How to Plasterboard a Ceiling the Right Way  Plasterboarding a ceiling can be a lot trickier than a wall, thanks to the effects of gravity. As a result, fixing using dot and dab adhesive installation methods is not advisable – and plasterboard screws or plasterboard nails are essential fixings. The key is fixing the plasterboards to the […]

How to Plasterboard a Wall the Right Way There are several types of wall that are suitable for plasterboarding, which all have slightly different considerations in terms of what is the most effective approach. Annoyingly, some of the nuances of the various wall types can make it difficult for people to understand exactly how best […]

The most common type of stud wall, especially within the commercial sector, is metal framed stud and track. There are a huge number of construction projects that involve the use of metal stud walls, which usually come in the form of a new partitioned wall within an existing structure. Wall partitions help to create a […]

Moisture-resistant plasterboard resists moisture, condensation and water, making it a popular choice in bathrooms. Plasterboard uses gypsum, the key ingredient of plaster, and can have issues such as swelling or warping in the wall or ceiling. Moisture-resistant plasterboards work by using a series of layers to stop the moisture from penetrating the board – commonly […]

When installing plasterboards, edge beads and angle beads are used to reinforce corners or edges, allowing for a smooth finish. Angle beads are also used in corner edges around windows, stairwells, and support beams, while edge beads are used when plasterboard meets solid surfaces like doors. Plasterboard edging is easy to damage, and beading helps […]

Aside from all the fixings that involve plastic and metal, such as screws, nails, and beading etc, there is of course plasterboard adhesive.  Plasterboard adhesives are used to fix plasterboard to solid walls. Attaching plasterboard with adhesive is an effective alternative to battens or studs when covering an existing wall. Plasterboards can be stuck to […]

Aside from building wall frames and new partitioned walls, you can also dry line existing walls. This may be to cover unsightly brickwork or just to provide a small space behind the wall to hide pipes or wires. In this scenario, it may be more beneficial to use battens rather than an entire partition wall […]