Plastering and linings
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How to estimate plasterboard: sheets, screws and stopping compound
How to estimate plasterboard (drywall): sheets, screws, stopping compound and tape, with a worked example in metric and US units. For tradies everywhere.
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How to hang plasterboard: layout, fixing and joints
How to hang plasterboard (drywall) so it is easy to finish: checking framing, planning the sheet layout, cutting, fixing patterns and joints around openings.
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Gib stopping basics: how to get a smooth wall finish
Gib stopping basics (drywall finishing, taping and jointing): the stages, how many coats, sanding, levels of finish and the mistakes that show up under paint.