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 carries out tacking for homes and businesses across Newburys and the wider East Sussex area, bringing 25+ years of hands-on plastering experience to every job.
Newburys sits within our core East Sussex coverage, alongside nearby communities like Matfield and Newenden, all within a short drive of our Beckley base.
Whether the Newburys job is a single room or a whole property, the same care goes into tacking in Newburys as anywhere else across East Sussex. Measure the frame and plan board layout to minimise joints and maximise strength, adapted to whatever the Newburys property and its Newburys access happen to need.
Whatever the size of the Newburys job, R Kenward Plastering Contractors brings the full range of services to Newburys, tacking included, alongside skimming, float and set, tacking, sticking, and the specialist decorative finishes for Newburys homes. Call 07850 161812 today.
Signs You Need Tacking in Newburys
- 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 Newburys
- 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 Newburys
- 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 Newburys FAQs
Yes, staggering joints between rows of boards is essential. Aligned joints running in a straight line create a weak point that is far more likely to crack once the wall or ceiling is skimmed and decorated.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on tacking in Newburys.
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The full range of plastering services available to Newburys, alongside tacking.
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