Tacking is one of the services most requested across Linkhill and Kent. Tacking is the fixing of plasterboard sheets to timber or metal stud frames and joists, the structural first step before any wall or ceiling can be skimmed. R Kenward Plastering Contractors has been doing exactly this since 2009, with 5.0 rating from 11 google reviews.
Based in Beckley, R Kenward Plastering Contractors covers Linkhill and the wider Kent area, including nearby Seacox Heath and Kippings Cross.
Sound-proofing or fire-rated board upgrades is another common reason tacking gets requested in Linkhill. On every Linkhill job we survey the property first, either in person or via a FaceTime walkthrough, before quoting for Linkhill work, always as a free, no-obligation quote.
Whatever the size of the Linkhill job, R Kenward Plastering Contractors brings the full range of services to Linkhill, tacking included, alongside skimming, float and set, tacking, sticking, and the specialist decorative finishes for Linkhill homes. Call 07850 161812 today.
Signs You Need Tacking in Linkhill
- New stud walls or partitions ready for boarding
- Loft conversions and extensions needing ceilings boarded
- Old lath and plaster ceilings being replaced with plasterboard
- Metal stud partitions in commercial or new-build settings
- Sound-proofing or fire-rated board upgrades
Why Choose Us in Linkhill
- Correct fixing centres and staggered joints on every job, preventing future cracking
- Experience across timber and metal stud systems since 2009
- 5.0 rating from 11 Google reviews
- Can carry tacking straight through to skimming as one seamless job
Our Tacking Process in Linkhill
- 1
Measure the frame and plan board layout to minimise joints and maximise strength
- 2
Cut boards to size, allowing for sockets, switches, and service penetrations
- 3
Fix boards to timber or metal studs at the correct centres, staggering joints between rows
- 4
Leave appropriate expansion gaps at floor and ceiling junctions
- 5
Check the finished surface is flat and securely fixed before jointing or skimming begins
Tacking in Linkhill FAQs
Ceiling boards are typically thicker or specified with tighter joist centres than wall boards to prevent sagging, and the right board and fixing spec depends on the joist spacing on the specific job.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on tacking in Linkhill.
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The full range of plastering services available to Linkhill, alongside tacking.
Tacking Near Linkhill
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