Plaster & Plasterboard

Acoustic plasterboard, also known as sound-resistant plasterboard, is as its name suggests, sound resistant. The higher density and additional layers contained within the board can prevent sound waves from passing through them, dramatically reducing both internal and external noise.   What is Acoustic Plasterboard Used For Acoustic plasterboard is used to improve sound insulation, reduce noise […]

You can paint straight onto/over plasterboard in most cases, you simply need to cover the joints and any holes created by your fixings first. Being able to paint directly onto the surface of the new wall is convenient and saves time and money. You can also plaster over the painted plasterboard at a later stage. […]

Choosing which type of plasterboard to use in your project is made slightly more difficult by the abundance of plasterboard brands on the market. Some are known for particular features or areas of specialisation in their boards, such as the following: There are many manufacturers of plasterboard and several produce a wide variety of other products – […]

A building material mixed into both plaster and render, plastering sand is clean and fine-grained, ensuring smooth quality coatings internally and externally. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll explain the essentials of plastering sand, what it is, what it’s used for, and the price it’s sold at. What is Plastering Sand? Plastering sand, […]

In order to create smooth walls within buildings that can then be decorated, plaster will be spread across them to create a consistent look. Normally produced from a combination of cement and sand, this building material has been in use for thousands of years, and today is considered an essential element of most buildings. In […]

What is plastering? Plastering is a specialist job most people prefer to leave to the experts. But if you feel you are handy with practical DIY jobs and you know how to work in a slow, methodical and neat fashion, this step-by-step guide on how to plaster a wall eases you through the job. Hopefully, […]

What are access panels? An access panel, sometimes known as a roof hatch or loft hatch depending on its use, can act as a robust and reliable form of protection. Access panels are easily removable doors or panels which conceal standard building engineering works. Depending on what they are used for, access panels can come […]

Stud partition walls are a great way to break up a large space, whether you are creating more bedrooms, an en-suite bathroom or additional offices. When it comes to choosing stud materials, you will find the two most frequently chosen options are timber studs and metal studs. But which type is the best to use? […]

Plasterboard can also function as a form of insulation for a wall or ceiling and for this there are specialised insulated plasterboards.  Insulated plasterboard products are a popular type of plasterboard in the UK, which has a cold climate that requires good insulation to keep buildings running efficiently. What is an Insulated Plasterboard? Insulated plasterboard is […]