How to plasterboard a wall - DIY Step by Step Guide

Step by step guide to show you how to plasterboard/dry-line a brick or block wall for the home DIY enthusiast. I'll tell you exactly what techniques to use to make the job easier, quicker and using the tools you probably already have.

In this video, I take you through the following steps:
1 - Where to start with the first plasterboard
2 - Checking wall evenness before boarding
3 - Measuring and cutting the plasterboard
4 - Marking out on the wall
5 - Making a plasterboard adhesive mix
6 - Applying adhesive to the wall
7 - Putting up the first plasterboard and getting it straight
8 - Cutting out for a plug socket
9 - Putting plasterboard up around a window recess

Fixing plasterboard isn't difficult, and when done properly will save you a real headache. Take these simple steps to ensure your achieve a perfectly straight wall.

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[gerigame]

Wow! Thank you. I didnt know it was just pasted on like this. I thought u had to puttimber and screw them on.. this is fantastic 😊

[flourishbymamakazorae]

Wooow so glad I found this video...seems well explained... am new to DIY will be making over a side cupboard into a sewing room
let's hope wicks and b&Q are open during this lockdown.

[eljonno]

When dot and dabbing you should really do a full boarder of adhesive around the edge of the board then dabs inside

[nh]

I'm planning to do some of this in the future. Cheers for the video, very helpful!

[ianclark]

Great vid and helpful technique tips - thank you

[theamerican]

Why no insulation between the two sustrates?? Isn't there a concern of moisture eminating from an exterior brick wall to the drywall.

[jimpowers]

Solid dabs around reveals. Sockets and cables solid dabs. Wall max of 10mm dabs if that far out use packers. Measure 10mm off wall string line. Iazer up to ceiling both ends string line. Knock boards to line at bottom and top. Boards will be plumb.

[samadmonshur]

Can you add thin layer of insulation when putting up the dry wall without having to do a lot more extra work?

[wesaraf]

Do leave a gap between the ceiling and wall? Also do u leave a gap between two boards side by side?

[DeanneMariaCreates]

Why do you have to leave a gap/space at the bottom/above the floor when fixing plasterboard?

[aftabmusa]

Nice vid! I’ve gone back to brick too... would you recommend putting plasterboard or sand and cement ?

[mazklassa]

You positioned the board in the centre of the wall, but how did you (or could you, I, or anyone) guarantee that the board positioned to the left of it aligns with the wooden finishing trim that is fastened to the door frame?

[garethworgan]

Did you use any pva or unibond before boarding??

[monikalesniak]

I'm sorry, silly question. Can you put plasterboard only on one wall (external, dumpy)? The wall with will plaster would be thicker and won't look same comparing to others, am I right?

[robsouter]

After you've put up plaster board, do you really need to put a coat over it? Or can you paint or even wallpaper instead?

[lordofthegym]

hey what the name of thr mix you make to put up the board on the wall what the name of it and what it mix with water are what

[MrShimmyshoo]

So many issues with how you are doing this, you need a layer at the top for fire insulation, also PVA walls before for sealing moister, plasterboard touching floor which will draw moisture from floor.

[robertvarga]

But you don't need screws?! I done mine but some reason there is a gap behind the plasterboard and the plasterboard bit loose, what can I do?

[samcope]

Should start by coming off your linings

[carl]

Lol, top tips always come off your door frame first don’t do what he does here and always do your window reveals first never last.theres a few things he does wrong I could write a long list.he gets a star for trying though lol