plasterboard

I have removed a chimney breast from ground and first floor and wondering what to do next (and yes, it has been properly supported in the loft). House is end of terrace as is the wall where said chimney once stood so my plan is: - use some expanding foam to block the flues at the top, perhaps...

I've had to remove the plaster on the side of our chimney breast. I'm going to batten it and reboard the side but i'm not sure what to do with the bits on the front of the fireplace. As you can see from the picture I've had to hack off some of the loose plaster, when it gets skimmed next week...

Hi, I have seen a few posts about similar online but was hoping hat somwone can settle my nerves as some places say, nothing to worry about. But other places suggest structual issues.. I have just bought a house 6 months ago and have recently taken off ceiling paper and repainted. Now parralel...

Further to this post: //www.diynot.com/diy/threads/adding-a-plug-socket-round-a-corner.467371/ I still intend to DIY extend the ring circuit and add 2 double sockets side by side behind my TV. My plan is to run the cable horizontally from an existing socket. The length is about 50cm from...

Evening all I'm in the process of renovating our box room, which has got a stud wall which had a cut out for a perspex window to allow light in from adjoining room. The other side has been papered over, so I want to fill in the hole on this side and make good, before lining and painting. The...

hi, I've been abandoned by my builder and I'm now completing the project on my own. I have a carport with a bedroom and bathroom above it. In the ceiling of the carport I have pipes for the bathroom. Yesterday I installed my celotex fire rated insulation in between the joists of the carport...

Hi all, Recently been aware that there is some asbestos in our artex ceiling that is going to be removed. Since then i have been trying to go through old photos of work that i've done to the house to see if anything could have potentially contained asbestos. So far i've posted about textured...

Hi, Long time reader, first time post.. I have recently dot and dabbed a chimney breast wall with plasterboard. When pulling out the old fireplace surround it pulled off some plaster on the corners and on the perpendicular walls and has gone back to brick. I have levelled the plasterboard...

I've just bought some Screwfix 32mm, self drill metal plasterboard fixings branded EASYFIX, like below:- I have now used 9 of these in a plasterboard (Paramount) wall. 5 have proved impossible to install and have made a mess of the wall. This is a near 50% failure rate! The screws that...

I am replacing a section of plasterboard in my bathroom. I got some plasterboard that was recommended to me as suitable for bathrooms / water proof. I have roughly cut it to shape but not yet screwed it into position ; 20160709_124136 by Terry34673 posted 9 Jul 2016 at 1:05 PM My questions are...

I live in a house made by Bellway around 1985. It’s an entry level house. The walls are plasterboard lined, over blocks on the outer walls. But the inner partition walls are mysterious. They’re about 50mm thick and seem to be made entirely of plasterboard without any studding inside. I don’t...

Would appreciate advice on this issue... I'm about to have a small extension built onto our home. It's been suggested that the internal walls (constructed from concrete block) of the new build are lined with plasterboard using the 'dot & dab' method rather than being plastered directly. Can...

We have moved a door and where the new plasterboard meets the original wall - which is covered in several layers of wallpaper. Can I plaster over the seam to make a smooth finish or do I have to wall paper strip the whole wall? Thanks for any advice!

We have moved a door and where the join from the new plaster board meets the original wall there are several layers of old wallpaper. It's a HUGE wall and I not really want to have to strip all the paper. If I get a plasterer will they be able to blend in the join so it is smooth? Thanks for...

I am renovating a 100 year old stone cottage in Ireland. The property has not been lived in for about 5 years so there was a big condensation/damp problem. The roof also has its issues, but at least I know where water has been penetrating. There is a big damp smell, so doing my best to work out...

The plaster was loose underneath the bay window in my 1940s semi. So once I'd ripped out the lath and plaster I wanted to the opportunity to insulate the bay before it is replastered. There appears to some kind of felt exposed now (see pics below). So it would be great to get some advice on...

Hi everyone! I just wanted ask whether instead of using MDF for shelf cladding, I could use plasterboard cut to size and screwed onto the wooden frame? I think it might work, but this is my first big DIY project. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hi, I have just had a quote for a damp proof/ re-plaster job and I would appreciate some input as to if the quote is reasonable. It is for a small downstairs toilet - the room is square and just big enough for a toilet and small sink. The quote was £840 and included: - chipping away the plaster...

Hi All I have a quick question and I would like to hear your thoughts! Is there a good way to fix this issue / patch it up, rather than removing the drywall and replacing? The previous owners tried to fit a net curtain. Unfortunately the top part of the plasterboard failed. The top corner...

Hi I was wondering if anyone has used green glue for soundproofing. Has it been successful. I am asking as I have only a limited space 50mm (as door in way) to attach plaster board or soundboard to a brick party wall. The noise is not excessive but I am moving my tv onto that wall and my dog has...