How Do I Install Tapered Edge Plasterboard?

Installing Tapered Edge Plasterboard is a relatively straightforward process provided you take the necessary steps and ensure you have any potential safety hazards covered. First, set up your timber or metal partitions to create the frame of the wallNext, fix the plasterboard to the partitions. The sheets can be easily fixed using drywall screws. If applying to brick or masonry backgrounds, you can bond the plasterboard using drywall adhesiveTape the joints (this is where the tapered edges meet) using scrim tapeFill the joints using joint fillerSand the joints down so that surface of the plasterboard sheet is relatively flatFinally, paint the plasterboard for a nice finish Note that tapered edge plasterboard can also be skimmed with a thistle plaster finish.

How Do I Cut Tapered Edge Plasterboard?

Tapered Edge Plasterboard is super easy to cut - all you'll need is a plasterboard saw, or failing that, you can simply score with a sharp knife and snap the board over a straight edge. Holes for switch/socket boxes should be considered and cut out before the boards are fixed.