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When installed in accordance with Lafarge Plasterboard installation guidelines, the finished surface of all Lafarge plasterboards accept most types of decorative finish: emulsion or oil based paints, stipples, enamels, textured coatings and wall ... more
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Plasterboard can be fixed to various substrates that form wall partitions, ceilings, bulkheads or ducting arrangements. Plasterboard is most commonly fixed to steel studs, timber studs or masonry for wall partitions. Plasterboard can be fixed to ... more
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expanding foam, i've used it in my house recently and it works, i would also advise that you put a couple of screws in as well to hold the board in place while it sets, try using the type where you drill the holes and hammer the plug and screw ... more
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Yes, because we have already developed a new system to hold the bunk beds to the floor. ... more
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Eurothane PL is exclusively made with standard plasterboard; it is consequently not suitable for use in wet rooms. ... more
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We and our customers regularly install tanks on gyprock walls. The secret is to locate the “studs”, or wooden posts that are spaced regularly behind the plasterboard. These studs can be located either by using a studfinder machine, or the old ... more
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No, conventional plasterboard does not have a coarse enough surface to provide a good key for lime plaster. Also it is normally necessary to wet the substrate to minimise suction prior to lime plastering. Plasterboard does not react well to be ... more
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Simple. We cut a hole in the wall behind the screen and then another hole below and pull cables through the holes. Most new buildings are of this type of construction. For external walls, the gap behind the wall would not be enough to pull the wires ... more
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This can be present some problems, although these can be overcome and made possible with some strengthening of the wall. ... more
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• Cut out a square of replacement drywall a least 4 inches wide and long enough to cover the damaged area. • Trace the outline of the replacement square on the damaged wall • Cut out the damaged drywall using a drywall saw or rotozip type tool, be ... more
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