Lathe and plaster is an old form of plastering that is very common in properties built before the 1960’s. Since then, modern plasterboard and skimmed plaster has replaced it, as the most popular material used in modern construction. It is very common to find existing lathe and plaster in older properties. Since it is usually …
In this article, we will be looking at different types of sanders and whether they can be used on drywall. This will include sanders you should avoid, and the best sanders for this particular job. Drywall is a popular alternative to skimmed plaster. This is because it’s easier to do as a DIY project. Skimming …
As a general rule, you would usually use tapered edge plasterboard if you were planning to tape and joint. It is better to skim square edge plasterboard, as this will create a flat even surface, that hides the joints between each plasterboard. However, even tapered edge plasterboards are not tapered on all sides. Only the …
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There are many jobs in the construction industry that can be done in different ways. In many cases, this will be a subtle difference in the way a job is completed. But this is usually due to how someone learned to do it. In most situations, providing the job is finished well, the end result …
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Easy fill is a great all-round filler. It can be used for small patch repairs, as well as bigger jobs such as drylining plasterboards. Once the filler is dried, it can be sanded to a perfectly smooth finish and then decorated. Prior to painting Easifill, you should remove all dust from the surface. This can …
OK, so you’ve installed plasterboard and now you are wondering how to finish it. The most common way to finish plasterboard, here in the UK, is to skim the surface with plaster. By doing this, you achieve a flat smooth surface that is ready for decoration. However, plasterers aren’t cheap and skimming a room will …
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