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Internal or partition walls can be moved or knocked through in your property, which can transform the area layout and establish a more substantial open plan room design for a spacious living space or a kitchen diner. When relocating or knocking through internal walls, it is vital to understand both the sort of interior wall that it is, and whether it's a load bearing wall. Internal walls can 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 not sure or cannot view original plans for your property. Load bearing walls can be moved, but this may also be more expensive and involves adding additional load bearing methods, like steel lintels. Moving or knocking through internal walls will typically entail demolition of the existing wall, replacing or repairing the new walls, replastering and moving electrics. It could additionally demand adjustments to the floor, as sometimes the floors between rooms aren't totally level, and knocking through interior walls can reveal this. Generally moving internal walls will not require planning permission, but you'll need to adhere to building regulations for insulation and sound proofing. Consulting with a structural engineer will ensure that any interior wall changes that you intend on doing will keep your premises structurally sound.

Average Plasterboard dry lining cost in Westminster

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 Westminster 2024

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

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Westminster

The City of Westminster is an Inner London borough which occupies a lot on the central region of Greater London including the majority of the West End. It's to the west of and adjoining the ancient City of London, directly to the east of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and its southern boundary is the River Thames. It was formed with the 1965 establishment of Greater London. Upon creation, Westminster was awarded city status, which had been previously held by the smaller Metropolitan Borough of Westminster. The local authority is Westminster City Council.

Aside from quite a few big parks and open spaces, the population density of the district is high. Based on population estimates from the middle of 2014, the borough currently features a permanent population of around 233292, indicating a slight reduction from 2008. Lots of sites commonly associated with London are within the borough, including St. James's Palace, Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, and Number 10 Downing Street.

The borough is split into several localities, like the ancient political district of Westminster around the Palace of Westminster, the shopping areas around Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly and Bond Street, as well as the night time entertainment district of Soho. The City of Westminster is home to a big number of businesses. Numerous leading international corporations have selected to establish their global or European headquarters within the City of Westminster. For all of your home upgrades, make sure that you utilise trustworthy pros in Westminster to make sure you get the best quality.

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26 Mar

Interior work | Stud Walls

London - W14

Enquiry from: Alessandra C

Start Date: Immediate

50sqm flat renovation with : - internal stud wall demolitions and reconstruction, - small structural demolition of a 30cm portion of a load bearing wall -bathroom renovation - move kitchen in living r...

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13 Jun

Interior work | Stud Walls

London - NW1

Enquiry from: Dan D

Start Date: Immediate

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hello, we are looking for stud wall installation across the perimeter wall of our entire space, estimated linear meterage around 127m. with a total of around 420 sq/ms stud walling. 6/7 corners along ...

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05 May

Interior work | Stud Walls

London - NW5

Enquiry from: Alexander R

Start Date: Immediate

Hi for a client I want to divide a 4000x3700 room in 3 so there is a 1000x2200m lobby and 2 small bedrooms. Ceiling height is 2500 I have a plasterer I want to use, so just need cost of studwork, door...

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30 Oct

Interior work | Stud Walls

London - SW3

Enquiry from: Neda M

Start Date: Immediate

Hi How much will cost for one partition and 2 doors. I have plasterboard and timber but I need 2 doors and frame too.

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29 Apr

Interior work | Stud Walls

London - SW14

Enquiry from: Sanjay M

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install stud wall between living and dining room. currently has an arch. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many different rooms are you looking to have wall wo...

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24 Apr

Interior work | Stud Walls

London - SW17

Enquiry from: NATASHA A

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3/4 walls need noggins in stud work for rad brackets. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many different rooms are you looking to have wall work on: 3-4 ceili...

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01 Feb

Interior work | Stud Walls

London - W13

Enquiry from: Anthony G

Start Date: Immediate

2.2 metre x 2 metre fill in partition. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other how many different rooms are you looking to have wall work on: 1-2 rooms what level of ...

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08 Sep

Interior work | Stud Walls

London - W2

Enquiry from: Rima Y

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A stud wall with a door to divide a large bedroom into 2 small bedrooms .

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19 Aug

Interior work | Stud Walls

London - NW10

Enquiry from: Mia B

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Hi, Can I have a quote for 3 m wall partition labour and materials and 3 m wall partition with door and glossing the door materials and labour?

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21 Feb

Interior work | Stud Walls

London - SW11

Enquiry from: Nadeem A

Start Date: Immediate

Build a stud wall and plaster. Divide room into two smaller rooms

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17 Dec

Interior work | Stud Walls

London - SW15

Enquiry from: Dan M

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Rendering & plastering to internal wall Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many different rooms are you looking to have wall work on: 1-2 Rooms What l...

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06 Apr

Interior work | Stud Walls

London - NW6

Enquiry from: J F

Start Date: Immediate

Install drywall and plywood where required on walls and ceilings - 3 bedrooms, 1 hallway Add new metal / timber studs where required Skim or tape and joint

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21 Aug

Interior work | Stud Walls

London - NW6

Enquiry from: J F

Start Date: 3+ months

Home owner Plasterboard Dry lining required Time scale 1-3months Please contact to appoint *

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What is plasterboard?

What Is Plasterboard?

The plasterboard is unarguably one of the most common building materials across the globe. Sometimes referred to as gypsum board, gyprock, drywall or wall board, the plasterboard is mostly incorporated for ceiling cladding and interior walls in several homes and offices in recent times. However, despite its global acceptability, it’s a very misunderstood building material.

The plasterboard is manufactured using a gypsum core with a heavy paper covering both sides of the sheet. The measurement of a standard plasterboard sheet is a length of 2.4 metres in and a width of 1.2 metres, with a thickness of about 13mm. The board usually have either a bevelled or a bit flat edge. The bevelled edge makes it easy for the installers to use a plaster to smooth out the surface after nailing the sheets to walls and ceilings as well as taping the edges.

The plasterboard comes in different types. Although various manufacturers provide a unique name for their products, but they’re all included in one of the following categories:

• Water Resistant Plasterboard - This type of plasterboard are best suited to be used in water areas like bathroom, laundry rooms and kitchens.

• Acoustic Plasterboard - Due to its sounding proofing qualities, this type of plasterboard is preferred to be used in home theatres or noisy areas.

• Flexible Plasterboard - This is to be incorporated on curvy surfaces.

• Fire Resistant Plasterboard - Just like the name implies, this type of plasterboard is best suited for use in high fire hazard areas.

If you’re about to kick start some small renovations around your house or office, using a plasterboard to clad your walls is a very simple and worthwhile task. However, if you want to do major renovations or need to apply plasterboard to your ceiling, the best option would be to leave it to a seasoned professional.

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 dot and dab plasterboard?

How To Dot And Dab A Plasterboard

If you want a fast and simple way to achieve a smooth and sturdy wall which is decoration-ready, then dot and dab plasterboard is the way to go! It’s a relative simple process but can also be a bit challenging. Therefore, if you lack the necessary training or experience, hiring a professional would be a great step to protect your investment and guarantee the best results. Here, we’ll provide you with a deep insight into the plasterboard’s dot and dab procedures. Let’s have a look!

• At the thickness of the board with the adhesive, mark the ceiling and floor as well as the wall to indicate the centre of each board.

• Ensure the wall’s height is 15mm more than the plasterboard

• Make a mixture of the adhesive and achieve a thick consistency. Apply a consistent layer of the mixture around the wall’s perimeter, edge of the ceiling and any other openings with the use of a trowel.

• Select dabs that are about 250mm long and 50mm to 75mm wide and apply the adhesive in them. Make use of 3 vertical rows for individual boards. Also ensure to apply, at skirting level, a band of adhesive.

• Position the board’s reverse side against the dabs, and laying against the packers. Then make the board align with the ceiling and floor marks with the help of a straight edge.

• Raise the board till its tight against the ceiling with a board lifter. Once done, use the plasterboard to wedge the board into place before you remove the board lifter.

• Repeat the same process for the remaining parts of the room. Once completed, make sure the adhesive is set before you remove the boards.

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