Plaster & Plasterboard

Building a stud wall primarily involves constructing a frame from pieces of timber or metal, which you fit together and secure to the floor and ceiling before attaching your plasterboard. What Tools You Will Need For Framing a Wall The first thing to do is to make sure that you have the right tools and materials […]

If you are dry lining an existing wall, it is common to attach battens to the wall on which you can attach your plasterboards. Unlike stud walls, battens are attached to an existing wall. It is a simpler process as you are attaching timber battens directly to the wall rather than having to construct an […]

After you know exactly what you need for your dry lining project and have all your tools in place, you need to calculate the quantity of materials you need to order. Dry lining products require precise calculations to minimise waste and unnecessary delays. If you use plasterboard for a wall or ceiling, you don’t want […]

It is vitally important to properly hang items on your plasterboard walls, failure to do so could result in damage to both your walls and whatever you are trying to secure to them.  However, with the right heavy duty plasterboard fixings you can safely attach larger and heavier objects to your plasterboard walls without risk. […]

Foil-backed plasterboard is one of the most popular choices where vapour control is an issue. By using just a thin layer of foil, manufacturers can create an extremely powerful vapour-resistant board that is ideal for walls and ceilings.  What is Foil-Backed Plasterboard Used For? As the foil works so well in creating an effective vapour barrier, foil-backed […]

Fixing heavy items to plasterboard walls can be a cause of concern for many homeowners, due to plasterboards’ reputation for breaking easily. But there are a variety of options for fixing heavier items from regular plasterboard panels, as well as specialist plasterboards designed to hold heavier weights.  Whether you want to secure a TV, a mirror, or […]

Fire-rated plasterboard is a type of plasterboard specifically designed to prevent the spread of fire. Typically, a fire-rated plasterboard is given a rating that corresponds to the length of time it can offer resistance to fire. A 30 or 60-minute fire-rated board is the most commonly used for internal walls and ceilings. Fire-rated plasterboard also […]

Screws for plasterboard walls are usually to be a bit longer and stronger than regular screws, and you’ll need to regularly use them when working with any kind of plasterboard. What Types of Plasterboard Screws Are Available? There are a couple of main types of screws available, S-type and W-type. Broadly speaking W-type is for […]

Before embarking on any dry-lining project, good preparation is always the key. This means ensuring you have all the tools and materials to complete the job successfully with minimum fuss. The range of materials involved in dry lining is vast, but fortunately, the tools you’ll need to complete a dry lining project are relatively simple. […]