Plaster & Plasterboard
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Is Coving Out of Fashion? How Coving Can Integrate With Modern Construction Techniques
In the ever-changing world of interior design and architectural trends, traditional elements such as a coving ceiling rose often find themselves at a crossroads between preserving heritage and adopting modern styles. Coving has long been a hallmark of classic décor, exuding elegance and sophistication. But with the rise of sleek, minimalist designs and contemporary construction […]
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Troubleshooting Common Challenges in Plaster Coving Installation
Plaster coving is a classic architectural feature that adds elegance and charm to any room. The graceful curves and intricate designs can transform a plain ceiling or wall into a work of art. However, like any home improvement project, installing plaster coving can come with its fair share of challenges. From alignment issues to adhesion […]
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Plaster Coving: Key Factors to Consider for a Seamless Installation
When it comes to adding an elegant finishing touch to your interior design, few elements can rival the timeless appeal of plaster coving. Also commonly known as cornice coving or gyproc coving, plaster coving has been adorning ceilings and walls for centuries, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and enhancing the architectural beauty of any space. But achieving […]
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How to Use Joint Compound with Plasterboard
What is joint compound? Also known as plasterboard joint filler, joint compound has the same consistency as mud and is primarily used for the installation of new drywall and large-scale repair jobs. It is created from a mix using limestone and gypsum, as well as other materials including starch, clay, perlite and mica. Despite its […]
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Plaster Coving: Everything You Need to Know
What is plaster coving? Considered the most traditional type of coving as well as the most durable, plaster coving is the decorative join that links the ceiling with the wall. Also known as a ceiling cove or ceiling moulding, coving is mostly found in Victorian and Georgian properties and provides character to a property. There […]
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A Guide to Multi-Finish Plaster
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 […]
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How to Effectively Fill Holes in Plasterboard
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 […]
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How to Plasterboard a Ceiling
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 […]
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How to Plasterboard a Wall
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 […]