Tacking in Marden by R Kenward Plastering Contractors

Marden, Kent

Professional Tacking Serving Marden

From single walls to whole-house jobs, R Kenward Plastering Contractors carries out tacking throughout Marden, Kent. Boards measured, cut, and screwed into place with staggered joints, creating a strong, level surface ready for jointing and skimming.

Based in Beckley, R Kenward Plastering Contractors covers Marden and the wider Kent area, including nearby Matfield and Lower Cousley Wood.

Access and parking around Marden varies from one property to the next, so we always factor this into the Marden quote. Fix boards to timber or metal studs at the correct centres, staggering joints between rows, whether the Marden job needs a van on the drive or materials carried in from the road.

Getting tacking done properly in Marden starts with an honest look at the Marden property and a free quote with no obligation to book. Call 07850 161812 or send an enquiry today to get a date in the diary for your Marden job.

Signs You Need Tacking in Marden

  • 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 Marden

  • 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 Marden

  1. 1

    Measure the frame and plan board layout to minimise joints and maximise strength

  2. 2

    Cut boards to size, allowing for sockets, switches, and service penetrations

  3. 3

    Fix boards to timber or metal studs at the correct centres, staggering joints between rows

  4. 4

    Leave appropriate expansion gaps at floor and ceiling junctions

  5. 5

    Check the finished surface is flat and securely fixed before jointing or skimming begins

Tacking in Marden FAQs

Yes, this is a common upgrade in older Marden properties. The old lath and plaster is removed, new joists are checked and packed out if needed, then plasterboard is tacked and skimmed to give a modern, crack-resistant ceiling.

Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on tacking in Marden.

Call 07850 161812

Other Services in Marden

The full range of plastering services available to Marden, alongside tacking.

Call 07850 161812