Dry lining is a system for cladding the internal faces of buildings, such as walls and ceilings. Plasterboard is attached to the internal faces, creating a smooth surface that finishes such as paint can be applied to directly, a 'wet' plaster finish is not required
One of the most common jobs for plasterers is re-skimming. This is repairing or re-skimming over existing plaster to correct blemishes in plaster.
Skimming means to use a finishing plaster either on new plasterboard or over existing walls or ceilings to create a smooth finish for painting or wall papering.
Bonding is an undercoat plaster. This is the first coat, or undercoat to be applied to a new (or to be patched) wall. When it is trowelled off, it is scratched with a nail to give a “key” for the top coat, or finish plaster to adhere to.
The process whereby an external wall covering is applied by a plasterer to protect the bricks or blocks from which the building is constructed from and is normally covered with paint or a wall coatings to protect the render surface from cracks or erosion.
All aspects of plastering for conversions carried out, including internal/external plastering, walls & ceilings, skimming/re-skimming, dry lining, stud work and more.
A secondary ceiling, hung below the main (structural) ceiling. It may also be referred to as a dropped ceiling, T-bar ceiling or suspended ceiling among other names and is used in modern construction for both residential and commercial applications.
Damp proofing is the generic term typically used to describe the installation of preventative measures to stop damp problems occurring within our home.
K Rend is the UK's largest manufacturer of through coloured silicone renders & finishes, insulating render, one coat render and exterior render/plaster products.
Tyrolean is a white or coloured cement mix, which provides a decorative and protective rendering and is available in various colours.
Pebble Dashing aggregates are used to protect the external fabric of both new and refurbished buildings whilst providing a maintenance free and visually attractive finish.
This is normally mixed on site and applied in two or three coats. The base coats are scored when they are still wet to give a key for the next layer. The top coat is applied more thinly and given a shiny finish, ready for painting.
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