The base everything depends on
Plasterboarding is the foundation of every flat, smooth wall. Whether it’s dry lining external walls, building stud partitions, or replacing damaged ceilings, getting the boards right means getting the finish right.
Proper boarding means no bulges, no popped screws, and no cracks after skimming.
Plasterboard dot-and-dabbed or mechanically fixed to external walls with insulation behind. Creates a warm, smooth surface ready for skimming, and improves thermal performance at the same time.
Timber or metal stud partitions built to divide rooms, create ensuites, or form cupboard spaces. Framing is set plumb and square, insulated for sound where needed, then boarded both sides and skimmed.
Old lath-and-plaster ceilings that are cracked, sagging, or blown can be stripped and replaced with new plasterboard. We screw-fix to joists, tape and joint, then skim for a perfect flat ceiling.
We handle the full job (boarding, taping, jointing, and skimming), all done by the same team. No gaps between trades, no waiting around, and a single point of responsibility for the finish.
Methodical installation for a flawless base.
Walls are checked for plumb, stud positions marked, and boards cut to fit. Insulation and vapour barriers installed where required.
Boards are screw-fixed at 150mm centres on edges and 300mm on studs (or dot-and-dabbed on masonry). Joints are staggered to prevent cracking.
All joints are taped with scrim or paper tape. Internal and external corners get angle beads for clean, sharp edges.
Two coats of multi-finish plaster are applied and trowelled smooth. The result is a seamless, paint-ready surface.
Plasterboarding covers a lot of jobs: boarding stud walls in extensions, loft rooms and garage conversions; dry lining masonry with dot and dab or on battens, with insulation behind where it helps; overboarding tired lath and plaster or artex ceilings; and taking down and replacing ceilings that have sagged or cracked beyond repair. All of it finishes with the boards taped, filled and skimmed to a flat surface that is ready for paint.
The quality is in the details. Boards fixed at the right centres with the right screws so the ceiling does not sag or pop. Joints staggered and scrimmed so they do not crack. Moisture-resistant board in bathrooms and kitchens, fire-rated board where regulations need it, and insulated board on cold external walls to take the chill off a room and cut condensation. Then a two-coat skim with sharp corners.
Across the North East this is how we deal with the lath and plaster ceilings of the Victorian terraces, the artex of the 1960s and 70s estates, and the new rooms that extensions and conversions create. One team does the boarding and the skimming, so there is no wait between trades.
If a board, joint or ceiling we fitted is not right, we come back and sort it. Boards are fixed to the right centres and joints are scrimmed, which is why that rarely happens.
The problem, what we did and the result, each from a real review.
Overboarding is quicker, cheaper and avoids disturbing old artex, which can contain asbestos. Taking it down is right where the ceiling has dropped, is damaged by water or the joists need work. We advise on the visit.
Insulated plasterboard on a cold external wall raises its surface temperature, which stops moisture condensing on it. It is a good fix for mouldy north walls in cavity-walled houses.
Taking down, reboarding and skimming a typical ceiling is one to two days, plus drying time before painting.
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9.75/10 average rating across 65 verified reviews
“On pricing this job, the customer used an 'experienced tradesman' who used a steamer to remove wallpaper from plasterboard walls and they were removing the jointing tape and the skin from the plasterboard, thus leaving an unlevel surface. I suggested reboarding but they said they didn't have a lot of money to play with. While the 'tradesman' was removing the wallpaper the customer demanded via text that I go that very minute to see what a mess this tradesman was making. While we were working, her husband commented on how we were the best tradesmen they'd had, as we just got on with the job. I'd mistakingly missed out a price for a ceiling, so I skimmed that for no extra charge as the price had already been agreed. (No mention of this was in her review however). We always ask customers to check the work before we leave and both said they were 'over the moon' with the work and they paid via bank transfer a few hours after I'd left. It's clear the 'tradesman' hasn't prepped the newly plastered walls properly, as the paint has now blebbed. That's not a fault with the plastering, but with the lack of preparation on the decorator's behalf. It took 7 days for the customer to let me know she wasn't happy (and that was after the walls had been painted!).”
Checked & Vetted“I contacted Dean about the job and he was on hand to review damage, give a reasonable estimate within my budget and was on stand by once property dried out. Work started promptly and done with the estimated 3 days to a very high standard as always by Dean and his soon. Clean and tidy work too. .”
Checked & Vetted“Dean and his team started the job Tuesday and was done in 3 days. Very professional, workmanship to very high standards was told the ins and outs of process of work to be carried out and very clean. Amazing job for the price. Always on time, would highly recommend. Will definitely be using dean in the near future. .”
Checked & Vetted“Dean came out to give me a quote, he knew what needed doing and I was happy with what he quoted. He took down 2 ceilings, replaced them, skimmed and then put up some coving. I can’t fault his work at all, the ceilings look amazing, he left my home clean and tidy. I’d highly recommend. .”
Checked & Vetted“Dean at Absolutely Plastered is the only tradesmen I know that I can rely on! He always responds to requests! In this instance, we wanted some pretty poor brickwork covered at back of house & Dean advised other options that I was not aware...”
Google“I had Absolutely Plastered out to inspect a damp problem in my home, he was knowledgeable and we agreed a price. Dean was prompt, came out when he said he would, installed a new damp course and plastered. Very reasonable and I’d highly recommend.”
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