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Insulated plasterboard is a commonly used building material, which is comprised of a sheet of standard plasterboard or gypsum board,

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Fitting a Plasterboard Ceiling

April 9, 2015July 22, 2018 DiyEx 0 Comments ceiling, plasterboard

Replacing an old plasterboard ceiling is a messy task, but can often be necessary one. Ceilings, especially those on the ground floor, can be subject to a lot of stresses over time and can often crack.

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Plastering Corners with Mesh Bead

April 9, 2015July 29, 2018 DiyEx

Unless you know what you are doing, plastering external corners (such as a chimney breast) can be difficult. If you do not use mesh angle beading on the corner, this will be almost impossible and any knocks will quickly break the plaster away.

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Types of Plasterboard

April 9, 2015 DiyEx plasterboard, stud wall

Discover the different types of plasterboard available for the DIY market and learn which type is suitable for each different situation.

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Repairing Plastered Corners

April 9, 2015 DiyEx corner, plaster, plastering

Where plaster has broken off of an external corner (such as the corner of a chimney breast) it can be difficult to make a good repair. Making a sharp corner and achieving a level finish is harder because you often have no solid surface to press the wet plaster against.

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Applying Joint Compound

April 9, 2015 DiyEx joint, jointing compound

Whenever you use plasterboards as the finished surface of a wall (when no plaster is going to be applied over the top) you need to seal and disguise the tapered joints where the boards meet.

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Plastering Guide

April 9, 2015July 18, 2018 DiyEx plaster, plastering

Plastering is a DIY task that can often turn into a nightmare. Plastering is a skill that can only really be mastered with a lot of practice. This is especially true with “professional” plaster.

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Preparing Plaster for Decoration

April 9, 2015 DiyEx decorating, plaster

Before you can decorate over newly finished plaster, you must allow it to dry out completely. Depending on the size

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Fitting a Plasterboard Patch

April 9, 2015 DiyEx plasterboard, stud wall

Small holes in plasterboard, up to about 130mm across, can be filled with a small backing piece and standard filler. If you need to fill a larger hole or a large damaged section of plasterboard, you will need to consider fitting a plasterbaord patch.

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