where to join plaster board

[Timmo]

Hi

Having read the previous posts on Dot and Dab I have one probably very simple question. The ceiling height is greater than the length of the plaster board by about 200mm. Is any particular method I should be mindful of when patching the remainder of the wall height with plaster board.

I was minded to cut the plaster board into two unequal large pieces using the longer piece from one board and shorter piece on a second baord. this will mean that I have a staggered join just below halfway on one board and just above halfway on the adjoining board.

Or am i getting my knickers in twist over nothing

 

[noseall]

if the skirting board is deep enough then have the cut at the bottom. the join will never be an issue this way.

 

[Timmo]

Thanks for the quick response noeall. your point is valid in that much of the wall is being hidden by a new kitchen. One further question, will the adhesive hold the board onto the wall without support?

 

[noseall]

no it won't.

we use bricks, blocks, timber packers, any thing around the building site really. if you pack sensibly, you can use one packer per join.

 

[Timmo]

Ok. at least I know. I will probably take the time to fit a batton to the wall as it is a long run.

many thanks for your posts you have been a great help.

regards