plastering a wall - plaster or dry line

[steveb1964]

I need to get a wall plastered in the living room and have had a few quotes. Hardly any price difference but I've been offered a full plaster solution or dry lined (plasterboard stuck on wall then skimmed)

Is on better than the other? Is dry lined is less likey to crack??

Thanks

 

[diyisfree]

You cant beat Float & Set no comparison realy.

Drylining will be cheaper and quicker and will dry faster allowing you to decorate.

Go the good old fashioned route and get a good plasterer to do it properly for you.

 

[edenbridge]

I've just had a useful response from Richard C on the General Building forum.

I'm still awaiting a "full replaster" quote, and this would have been the route I would have gone down, but the drylining option is becoming more attractive to me.

 

[clout stench]

Float and set every time.

I don't go with the thought that dry lining is quicker especially when only one wall is being done. ! 1 day to float and set a wall pucker job. 1 day to dry line wall by time you've taped and jointed and sanded - ok job!

Only difference is that anyone can dryline only a spread can float and set!! Therefore may cost £50 more!!!