I'm rebuilding a stud wall and would like to avoid plastering/skimming it. I think this is possible - I just can't seem to find a good reference for all the steps and materials involved. Can anyone help?
As I understand it I build the studs and nail up the plasterboard (do I need tapered edge plasterboard?). The wall is 230cm high so I should only have vertical joints.
Then I get confused. I think there's jointing tape and jointing compound involved. (And/or caulk? Is that the same?) Then there's sanding.
I also have an internal end external edge to do. So some beading is needed, yes? And how do I do the edges to the ceiling and the other walls?
I guess I might also need some new tools. But what?
The trouble is there seems to be so many different types of board, nail, tape, joint compound and beading!
I'm pretty skilful and not too dumb - I just haven't done anything like this and need some pointers. I might also be able to find out more info myself if only I knew the terms to search for!
A step by step tutorial would be nice - but I bit too much to hope for, I guess...
As I understand it I build the studs and nail up the plasterboard (do I need tapered edge plasterboard?). The wall is 230cm high so I should only have vertical joints.
Then I get confused. I think there's jointing tape and jointing compound involved. (And/or caulk? Is that the same?) Then there's sanding.
I also have an internal end external edge to do. So some beading is needed, yes? And how do I do the edges to the ceiling and the other walls?
I guess I might also need some new tools. But what?
The trouble is there seems to be so many different types of board, nail, tape, joint compound and beading!
I'm pretty skilful and not too dumb - I just haven't done anything like this and need some pointers. I might also be able to find out more info myself if only I knew the terms to search for!
A step by step tutorial would be nice - but I bit too much to hope for, I guess...