Plaster & Plasterboard

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The most common type of stud wall, especially within the commercial sector, is metal framed stud and track. There are a huge number of construction projects that involve the use of metal stud walls, which usually come in the form of a new partitioned wall within an existing structure. Wall partitions help to create a […]

Moisture-resistant plasterboard resists moisture, condensation and water, making it a popular choice in bathrooms. Plasterboard uses gypsum, the key ingredient of plaster, and can have issues such as swelling or warping in the wall or ceiling. Moisture-resistant plasterboards work by using a series of layers to stop the moisture from penetrating the board – commonly […]