{"id":1137,"date":"2017-07-14T11:50:43","date_gmt":"2017-07-14T10:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/?post_type=project_page_element&p=1137"},"modified":"2019-10-29T16:57:25","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T16:57:25","slug":"3-reasons-dry-lining-interior-walls","status":"publish","type":"project_page_element","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/projects\/plastering-ceilings\/3-reasons-dry-lining-interior-walls\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons to Consider Dry-Lining Your Interior Walls"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you want to plaster your walls you have two main options, skimming<\/a> or dry-lining. Dry-lining is a really popular choice, so it\u2019s worth knowing about it.<\/p>\n

But if the term leaves you baffled or you don\u2019t really know what it involves, don\u2019t worry, you\u2019re not alone. Keep reading to learn more about dry-lining and why you should consider using the technique to plaster your walls.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s dry-lining?<\/h3>\n

Dry-lining is when you attach sheets of dry plasterboard to a wall, rather than skimming it with wet plaster. You can attach the plasterboard using adhesive, nails or screws. You can then either skim on a layer of wet plaster over the top or fill in and tape over the joints and nail holes. After this, your wall should be ready to decorate.<\/p>\n

Dry-lining is a popular option and has its own set of advantages and disadvantages \u2013 the same as skimming on wet plaster.<\/p>\n

3 reasons to consider dry-lining<\/h3>\n

1. Less likely to develop cracks and need re-doing<\/h5>\n

A big advantage is that plasterboard is much less likely to develop cracks than wet plaster. This means that you can avoid spending unnecessary time and money on getting it redone.<\/p>\n

2. Easier to DIY<\/h5>\n

Dry-lining is also worth considering because it\u2019s relatively easy to do yourself. It\u2019s still a tricky task, but is much easier to do than skimming, which is really a specialist job. So if you want to plaster your wall yourself, putting up plasterboard and taping over the joints is the answer.<\/p>\n

3. Quicker to complete<\/h5>\n

Another benefit of dry-lining is that it can help you get your walls finished and decorated quickly. Wet plaster needs to be left to dry before you paint it, which can take up to 4 weeks in winter.<\/p>\n

The downsides<\/h3>\n

However, using plasterboard does have its disadvantages. It doesn\u2019t offer the quality of soundproofing that wet plaster provides and can be tricky to fit successfully around dormers and window reveals. It can also make it harder to fix things like shelving and radiators to your wall. Plus, if you use adhesive to attach plasterboard to your walls it will leave a small cavity, which takes up valuable space in your room.<\/p>\n

If you want to find out about an alternative to using plasterboard, see our article on skimming<\/a>. Or if you\u2019re looking for a professional to do your dry-lining, click \u2018Start my project\u2019<\/a> and complete our online form. We\u2019ll connect you with up to 4 local plasterers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dry-lining is a type of plastering that has several great advantages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":1308,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[],"tax_works":[56],"class_list":["post-1137","project_page_element","type-project_page_element","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tax_works-plastering-ceilings"],"acf":{"price_time":[{"acf_fc_layout":"price","price_title_label":"Material cost","price_detail_label":"Approx. \u00a312 - \u00a316 per square metre","price_sub_detail_label":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"time_limit","time_title_label":"Installation time","time_detail_label":"Approx. 1-2 days","time_sub_detail_label":"For an average-sized room"}],"benefits_inconvenients":[{"benefits":"