Getting a 10/10 result with plasterboard

If you’re making a lot of alterations to your house, you will probably have to pull out cupboards and partitions, remove fixings and strip off old wall coverings. And if you find that the old plaster underneath is loose, moves when you press it or is badly cracked, complete replacement may be the only answer.

You’ll only waste time and money by painting, papering or tiling over damaged plaster. And the end result is usually disappointing and doesn’t last very long.

But with the right tools – and the right advice from Mitre I0 – installing smooth new plasterboard walls and ceilings is well within your skills. And you’ll get a kick out of saying ‘I did it myself’.

Steps

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