plasterboard

[diykat]

hi

I'm currently plasterboarding and replastering a room.

From reading forum posts I've figured out I have to use 12.5mm plasterboard, with screws not nails, on the ceiling. But what is recommended for the walls?

Any other hints and tips?

thank you

 

[noseall]

hi

I'm currently plasterboarding and replastering a room.

From reading forum posts I've figured out I have to use 12.5mm plasterboard, with screws not nails, on the ceiling. But what is recommended for the walls?

Any other hints and tips?

thank you

dot'n' dab the walls using plasterboard and bonding compound

 

[diykat]

thanx for reply

what should i do with electric cables that I want to bury behind dot and dabbed plasterboard?

Wall is brick between 2 rooms. The plug socket is currently at about waist height with plastic casing onto of the plaster. Are plug sockets best left at waist height or should I move it down to just above where the new skirting board will go?

Some walls will need dot and dab plasterboard and others have timber frame to allow air gap. Should I use 9.5mm or 12.5mm plasterboard?

Thanks

 

[Swiss Tony]

12.5 is best on walls. 9.5 is for ceilings. There may be a reason why your already using 12.5 on the walls though?

 

[jbonding]

thanx for reply

what should i do with electric cables that I want to bury behind dot and dabbed plasterboard?

Wall is brick between 2 rooms. The plug socket is currently at about waist height with plastic casing onto of the plaster. Are plug sockets best left at waist height or should I move it down to just above where the new skirting board will go?

Some walls will need dot and dab plasterboard and others have timber frame to allow air gap. Should I use 9.5mm or 12.5mm plasterboard?

Thanks

use 12.5 boards they dont bend asmuch and are easier to dab flat. The sockets by the sounds are at waist height for disabled so if its not your house i wouldnt lower

 

[Deluks]

Best using 12.5mm all round. Sure it's heavier but this means that it's better for soundproofing and resistance to fire, don't skimp for the sake of pennies.

An alternative to dot and dab would be to batten the wall and screw it on, checking first that the battens are level.

The cables can be covered with plastic or metal capping, which screws to the wall. Metal gives more protection, plastic is cheaper, but I think in certain situations/locations, metal is compulsory. Better check in the electrics section.