plaster boards

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 […]

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

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

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

Tapered edge plasterboards can be a very convenient time saver. As the name suggests, they have a tapered edge. This means they have their joints filled, as opposed to skimming the entire board with plaster. This process is often referred to as dry lining. The way to finish this type of plasterboard, is by filling

You have several ways to fix plasterboard to a brick wall. The main methods include: Plaster board should never be screwed directly to a brick wall. There should always be a cavity between the wall and the back of the plasterboard. This small cavity is created by either an adhesive or a timber frame attached