Tacking is boards measured, cut, and screwed into place with staggered joints, creating a strong, level surface ready for jointing and skimming. In Sissinghurst and the surrounding Kent villages, Russ Kenward has been carrying out this exact work since 2009, on everything from single-room jobs to full property renovations.
Russ Kenward covers Sissinghurst and the surrounding Kent area on the same local round that takes in Swiftsden, Sherwood Park and the towns around them.
Whether it is a single damaged wall in Sissinghurst after a leak, or a full renovation as part of a bigger Sissinghurst project, tacking jobs in Sissinghurst get the same fixed, no-obligation quote and the same standard of finish, regardless of size.
Whatever the size of the Sissinghurst job, R Kenward Plastering Contractors brings the full range of services to Sissinghurst, tacking included, alongside skimming, float and set, tacking, sticking, and the specialist decorative finishes for Sissinghurst homes. Call 07850 161812 today.
Signs You Need Tacking in Sissinghurst
- 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 Sissinghurst
- 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 Sissinghurst
- 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 Sissinghurst FAQs
Incorrectly tacked boards, wrong fixing centres, or unstaggered joints typically show up later as cracking along the joint lines once the wall is skimmed and painted, even if the skim coat itself was applied well.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on tacking in Sissinghurst.
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The full range of plastering services available to Sissinghurst, alongside tacking.
Tacking Near Sissinghurst
We also carry out tacking in these nearby towns and villages across Kent.