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Internal or partition walls can be moved or knocked down in your home, which can adjust the area layout and create a larger open plan room design for a large living area or a kitchen diner. When moving or knocking through interior walls, it is necessary to understand both the sort of internal wall that it is, and whether or not it's a load bearing wall. Internal walls may be brick or block partitions, timber stud partitions, or even prefabricated wall panels. There are no shortcuts when it comes to ascertaining whether a wall is load bearing or not, it's always worth engaging the services of a structural engineer if you are unclear or cannot view original plans for your premises. Load bearing walls can be moved, but this will often be more costly and involves using additional load bearing solution, for example steel lintels. Moving or knocking through internal walls will generally require demolition of the pre-existing wall, reconstructing or restoring the new walls, replastering and moving electrics. It may also require modifications to the floor, as in some cases the floors between rooms aren't entirely level, and knocking through interior walls can reveal this. Generally moving interior walls will not require planning permission, but you'll need to abide by building regulations for insulation and sound proofing. Consulting with a structural engineer will ensure that any interior wall changes that you plan on doing will keep your house structurally sound.

Average Plasterboard dry lining cost in West Midlands

The average cost of Plasterboard dry lining is £850. Costs vary based upon the materials and the tradesman hired. The upper price range can be as high as £977.5. The material costs are in most cases around £212.5

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Plasterboard dry lining installation cost in West Midlands 2024

Labour cost £595
Material cost £213
Waste removal £43
Time frame: 1-2 days

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West Midlands

West Midlands is among only nine official regions in England. It has the 2nd most inhabited UK city, Birmingham, the city of Wolverhampton and larger towns such as Dudley, Walsall, West Bromwich and Solihull. The West Midlands region boasts a populace of over 5 million and also houses the UK's largest river, the River Severn. The area accounts for almost 11% of England's full populace, with nearly 50% in the county of West Midlands. Get the most from your West Midlands home and work with reliable tradespeople for your upcoming project.

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13 Aug

Interior work | Stud Walls

Dudley - DY3

Enquiry from: Ellen L

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I was looking to get a quote for fitting soundproofing panels in 7 alcoves (lounge, dining room, and two bedrooms). Coving and skirting would need cutting and moving, and replastering after. The sound...

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28 Jun

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West Bromwich - B70

Enquiry from: Jag S

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Partition in the garage, stud wall put up, reinforce the joists, insulate and put up plasterboard & board up the ceiling.

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09 May

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Solihull - B93

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28 Jan

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West Bromwich - B70

Enquiry from: Nicky S

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we need a stud wall and plastered and 4 doors put in. are you the property owner: owner of the property

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23 Nov

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Wolverhampton - WV9

Enquiry from: Craig L

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we are having some alterations in our office we require a partitioned wall to come down to make 2 smaller offices into one larger office and then make good any blemishes on the walls when the frame is...

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31 Aug

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Birmingham - B26

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hi i have a standard normal 3 bedroom semi-detached house. we require the following things to be done: 1. partition wall to be added to the living room to split it into two room. 2. the light switch ...

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12 Jul

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Birmingham - B4

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stud wall finished and painted. door installation and re routing lights and switch installation for the room. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many different ...

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Solihull - B92

Enquiry from: Rajni B

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building a room brick wall with stud wall plastering property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and plaster are you the property owner: owner of the property how many d...

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09 Feb

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Walsall - WS9

Enquiry from: Bryan B

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2 No walls skimmed area30m2 ,4 no rooms plaster boarded and plastered area 112 m2. 42 m2 of ceiling skimmed and 71m2 ceiling boarded and plastered.

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27 Oct

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Coventry - CV6

Enquiry from: Reg L

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Stud wall, with window frame, and door, remove gas fire, and brick fireplace. Fit new fireplace and fit the gas fire take small plant brick plant wall out, where the stud wall will be. Are you the pro...

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05 Nov

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Stourbridge - DY8

Enquiry from: Yvonne R

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We need the inside of the external wall of our house that runs up the stairs to be dry lined for two reasons. One, to keep the house warmer and two because we have had some flaking issues on the pain...

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How to plasterboard a brick wall?

How To Plasterboard A Brick Wall

Do you want to cover your brick wall with plasterboard? The key to success here is the preparation. You must ensure that brick wall is prepared well enough to receive the plasterboard. To get started, there’s the need to attach wood furring strips to the wall which serves as studs in a wood frame structure. This way, the plasterboard will be prevented from getting in touch with the brick. You can always hang pictures or any other forms of decoration in between the gap between the walls. Let’s have a look!

lAttach Furring Strips

• Get a 2 inch by 4 inch wood stud and apply a bead of construction adhesive.

• Using a masonry bit, drill a pilot hole through the wood stud’s base as well as the brick wall.

• Hit a 3 inch fluted nail through the hole using a sledgehammer

• Using a construction adhesive, bind a horizontal 2 inch by 3 inch stud to the upper edge of the wall.

• Using an adhesive, bind the length of a 2 inch by 3 inch stud on its wide side.

• Use a masonry drill to drill a hole on the wood stud and 1 1/2 inches into the brick wall.

• Hit a 3 inch fluted nail through the pilot hole.

lApply Plasterboard

• Hold a plasterboard sheet against the furring strips.

• Use plasterboard screw to hold the drywall sheets in place.

• Use fibreglass to cover the joints where the two plasterboard sheets meet.

• Use a thin layer of the joint compound on the tape. Once done, screw it using a 6 inch taping knife, then allow to dry overnight.

• Use a sandpaper to smooth the joint compound.

• Use a fresh coat of the joint compound to block the holes and joints. Once done, allow the compound to dry.

• Use a light sandpaper to smooth the final coat.

Plasterboarding a brick wall is a simple task but the preparation part must be done right to protect your investment. Therefore, we’d recommend you hire the services of a skilful professional, who can guarantee the best results especially if you lack enough training and experience to carry out a DIY project.

How to cut plasterboard?

Cutting a plasterboard is a relatively simple process requiring only some basic tools. Unfortunately, the lack of knowledge serves as big deterrent for many people who wishes to put it to good use. Plasterboard can actually be sawn using an ordinary timber saw that’s fine-toothed to get a cleaner edge. However, the basic tools you may also need includes a sharp knife (Stanley Knife), pencil, a fine sandpaper, a straight edge and measurement tape as well as a wall board saw. Let’s have a look at the cutting process!

• Firstly, you need to put the plasterboard sheet flat on a firm surface.

• Use the tape measurement to measure the cut you wish to make.

• With the help of a pencil, simply mark out the part you wish to cut on the plasterboard’s front side.

• Once marked, place a spirited level over the marked spot on the plasterboard sheet you want to cut.

• Cut a shallow mark into the plasterboard sheet using the Stanley Knife to cut along the edge.

• The cut should be slow and gradual to ensure you do not wander off the edge of the marked area.

• Once the shallow cut has been made, turn the plasterboard sheet on its edge and deliver a quick and sharp push towards the plasterboard’s back and on one side of the cut.

• Place the plasterboard sheet backing against a flat surface ensuring the line of the cut is over an edge. Once done, give a quick and sharp push towards the back of the plasterboard sheet and on the part of the board is reaches beyond the edge.

• Using a fine sandpaper, remove all forms of paper burrs.

The process of cutting plasterboard requires a lot of practice. If you lack the training and experience, the cutting process is best left to a proficient professional who can guarantee the best results the first time and save you some additional costs due to potential damages.

How to put up plasterboard?

How To Put Up Plasterboard

Putting up a plasterboard is a vital process when it comes to home renovations. However as daunting as it may seem, with a good guide and regular practice you can master the skill within a small period of time. If you lack proper training and experience, we’d recommend you hire a seasoned professional plasterer for help so as to get the best result and also avoid additional costs due to possible damages.

Putting up plasterboard is way quicker than wet plastering and also significantly reduces the drying time that can slow down your renovation plans. With a plasterboard, you can delve straight into the decorating stage and achieve a smooth finish. Below are the steps required to put up a plasterboard.

• The first step is cutting the plasterboard to shape which be one of the most challenging parts of the process. This is because you’ll need to fit the board around things such as plug sockets and window sills. As a result, this involves cutting complex shapes rather than just a simple straight line. To get this done, simply mark out the cut required with the use of a tape measure, combination square and spirit level for a better precision. Once done, you can then use a plasterboard pad saw to cut along the marked spots.

• After you made the required cuts, the next step is putting up the plasterboard. And depending on where the boards are going to be put, this could be a very challenging task. If you’re going to put the boards on the ceiling or somewhere very high up, you’d probably need an extra pair of hands for help. To get this done, use the appropriate screws to secure the boards in place if you’re installing them directly on studs. However, if you’d be fixing them onto bricks or blocks, a drywall adhesive is your best bet.

How much plasterboard do I need?

How Much Plasterboard Do I Need?

Although many people especially contractors have a tough time estimating the number of drywall or plasterboard needed to complete a project, it’s a rather simple task if all factors are taken into consideration. If you’re able to follow the same procedures taken by professionals to count dry wall sheets, you’ll be in the right direction. Let’s have a look at the procedures to follow!

lTake Square Footage Measurement

• Measure the square footage of the area where the plasterboard will be fitted.

• Multiply the height by the width of each wall or ceiling area.

• Add all quantities to obtain a total square-foot amount.

lCalculate Drywall Sheets

• To calculate the number of drywall or plasterboard sheet is very simple once you’ve gotten the total square footage.

• To get started, simply divide the total square footage of area by 32 (that’s if you are using a 4 by 8 sheets) or you can also make use of 48 to make the division (only if you’re making use of the 4 by 12 sheets).

• The answer you get after the division will give you the full number of plasterboard sheets that’s required to complete the project.

We’d recommend you include an extra 10 to 15 percent of whatever you calculate to take care of the possible odd cuts and wastages. This implies that if your total area is 1600 square feet while incorporating 4 by 8 sheets, simply divide 1600 by 32 which equals 50 sheets, now take 10% of 50 which equals 5, then add back the 5 extra to the 50 sheets earlier calculated to get 55 sheets. If you wish to estimate the cost, simply multiply the number of sheets gotten by the price per sheet. Do not forget to include delivery charges and local taxes.

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