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Introducing our Wide Range of Plaster & Plasterboards
At Trade Superstore, we offer a comprehensive range of plaster and plasterboard products to suit all your construction needs, from finishing walls to ceilings. Plasterboard, also known as drywall, is a versatile and essential material for modern homes, used for its flexibility and ease of installation.
Our product range includes:
- Ready-mix plaster for easy wall and ceiling finishing
- Wet plaster options like hardwall, multi-finish, and one-coat plaster from top brands like British Gypsum and Artex
- Standard, specialist, and thermal insulated plasterboard for quick, even coverage
- Fire-resistant, moisture-resistant, and acoustic soundproof plasterboard
- Fixing essentials: plasterboard screws, coving, tile backing boards, and plastering tape
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Understanding Plasterboard: Versatile Wall & Ceiling Solutions
Plasterboard, also known as drywall, is an essential material used for constructing ceilings and interior walls, offering flexibility, durability, and a smooth finish. It consists of a core of calcium sulphate dihydrate (gypsum) pressed between layers of paper or other materials like fibrous plastics or glass wool, enhancing its performance for various construction needs.
Key features of plasterboard:
- Provides a high-quality finish for walls and ceilings
- Available in types offering fire protection, moisture resistance, and sound control
- Easy to install and ideal for fast, efficient construction
- Suitable for finishing with plasterboard tape or wet plaster
- Available in specialist types, including thermal and acoustic boards
Plasterboard offers a versatile solution for achieving smooth surfaces and enhanced performance in your building projects.
The Different Types of Plasterboards
Choosing the right plasterboard is key for durability, safety, and comfort in any construction project. Here's a breakdown of the main types available:
- Water Resistant Plasterboard: Ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, and external soffits, this plasterboard contains additives that prevent moisture buildup, protecting walls from water damage.
- Insulated Plasterboard: This type includes thermal insulation attached to the back, improving energy efficiency and reducing heating costs. Foil-backed options also offer a built-in vapour barrier.
- Acoustic Plasterboard: Designed for soundproofing, it has higher density to minimize noise transmission between rooms. It can be further enhanced with materials like mineral wool or fiberglass.
- Fire Resistant Plasterboard: Offers fire protection for up to two hours, using glass fibres and additives to delay the spread of flames.
- Impact Resistant Plasterboard: Built for durability and physical protection, this plasterboard is strengthened with high-density materials to resist damage.
Common Applications of Plasterboard
Plasterboard is commonly used to line walls and ceilings or to create partitions in a variety of spaces. It offers insulation and can provide additional benefits like moisture resistance, soundproofing, or fire protection, depending on the type chosen.
Plasterboard is often used in:
- Care homes and nursing facilities
- Domestic homes and flats
- Hospitals
- Libraries
- Office buildings
- Schools
- Shops
It’s a popular alternative to wet plaster, allowing for quicker installation. Taping and jointing can even eliminate the need for plastering, offering a smooth, ready-to-paint finish.
Why Choose Plasterboard? Key Benefits
Plasterboard offers numerous advantages, making it a popular choice for walls and ceilings in modern construction. Here are some key benefits:
- Easy to Install: Lightweight and simple to work with, plasterboard allows for quick, safe installation, reducing the risk of injury.
- Affordable: Cost-effective compared to traditional materials like bricks and cement, while still offering high-quality sound insulation and fire protection.
- Environmentally Friendly: Reusable and free from hazardous chemicals, plasterboard promotes a healthier living environment.
- Fire-Resistant: Gypsum’s water crystals help slow the spread of fire, providing extra safety in emergencies.
- Moisture-Resistant: Ideal for humid environments, plasterboard remains strong in areas with high moisture levels.
- Easy to Fix: Damaged panels can be easily replaced with standard-sized pieces, ensuring hassle-free maintenance.
- Sound Insulating: Provides excellent noise reduction, keeping interiors peaceful by blocking out external sounds.
Top Quality Plasterboards
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Our Brands of Plaster & Plasterboards
Breathaplasta
Breathaplasta offers options from smooth lime plaster skim coats to textured and super-textured feature walls. As a breathable plaster, it naturally regulates moisture, reducing issues with condensation and mould for a healthier indoor environment. Its fast-setting formulation makes it easy to apply, while its thermal and acoustic insulation properties help create a comfortable, quiet, and energy-efficient space.
Knauf
Knauf’s high-quality gypsum plasterboards are designed with specialized additives, enabling them to deliver reliable solutions for acoustic insulation, impact resistance, fire protection, and moisture resistance. For specialized requirements, Knauf also offers a selection of performance boards that excel in specific areas, such as high acoustic performance, X-ray shielding, and temperature regulation.
British Gypsum
British Gypsum’s range of plasterboard products provides effective and specialized solutions for every construction need. Their standard plasterboard is a reliable choice for walls and ceilings, offering durability and ease of installation. For bathrooms and wet areas, the moisture-resistant plasterboard ensures lasting protection against dampness, while fire-resistant plasterboard enhances safety in high-risk zones.
To improve thermal comfort and energy efficiency, their insulated plasterboard helps reduce energy bills, making spaces more comfortable year-round. For steel frame construction, the lightweight sheathing board provides essential structural support without adding excessive weight. Additionally, plasterboard with condensation protection guards buildings against moisture buildup, supporting a healthier indoor environment.
Celotex
Designed to minimize heat loss, Celotex insulation solutions effectively reduce the energy required to heat buildings, contributing to lower energy bills and a reduced environmental impact. With a zero Ozone Depletion Potential, Celotex products are an eco-friendly choice, helping to combat global warming while delivering high performance. Most Celotex insulation products can be easily cut to size, ensuring they meet specific project requirements without hassle. Installation is straightforward, with options for manual fitting or the dot-and-dab technique, providing flexibility to suit various needs. While professional installation is recommended for optimal results, the user-friendly nature of Celotex PIR boards ensures a practical solution for enhancing thermal efficiency in any structure.
EcoTherm
EcoTherm offers a diverse range of PIR insulation boards that provide reliable and efficient thermal performance for various building applications. Each product is designed to meet the stringent requirements of BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015, as well as UK Building Regulations. Manufactured with CFC and HCFC-free blowing agents, EcoTherm products boast zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and a low Global Warming Potential (GWP), making them an environmentally friendly choice. With user-friendly installation processes, EcoTherm boards are easy to fit, helping to reduce labor costs and streamline project timelines.
Expamet
Expamet provides a comprehensive range of construction and masonry products. Their plasterer’s accessories, including archformers, beads, lath, and mesh, offer essential tools for achieving smooth and professional plaster finishes.
For structural integrity, Expamet’s builders’ metalwork features durable straps, connectors, fixings, and joist hangers, ensuring reliable connections throughout your projects. Their wall ties, including bed joint reinforcement, frame cramps, and wall starters, provide necessary support and stability in masonry constructions.
Expamet also offers various expanded metal mesh options, including flattened, raised, security, and walkway varieties, suitable for reinforcing structures while maintaining safety. The Hy-Rib permanent formwork is designed for efficient and lasting formwork solutions, while windposts serve as a cost-effective way to enhance the stiffness of masonry walls.
Promat
Promat offers a wide range of certified passive fire protection products. Promat Supalux is highly regarded for its exceptional fire-resistant properties, available in a standard size of 1.22m x 2.44m with various thickness options to meet specific project requirements. This product effectively protects structures from fire hazards, ensuring peace of mind in critical environments. Another versatile solution is Promat Masterboard, which comes in a size of 6mm x 1220mm x 2400mm. Known for its moisture-resistant characteristics, Masterboard is ideal for areas exposed to humidity and moisture, providing durability and longevity in challenging conditions.
Rawlplug
Rawlplug’s range of fixing solutions and tools provides durable, high-performance support for construction across sectors like roofing, timber structures, facades, roads, bridges, and interior finishing.
- Bonded Anchors: Perfect for heavy-duty fixings in concrete and masonry, these anchors deliver exceptional load-bearing strength, making them ideal for secure, high-load applications.
- Mechanical Anchors: Reliable for anchoring structural elements to concrete, stone, and other substrates, ensuring stability and security across a variety of installations.
- Facade Insulation Fixings: Engineered to securely anchor facade insulation systems, improving energy efficiency while ensuring a long-lasting, stable attachment.
Wedi
Wedi's product system offers an efficient, all-in-one solution for creating robust and waterproof wet room installations. With shower floor elements featuring integrated drainage, durable tile backer and wall panels, versatile curb and seat structures, and wall niches, everything needed for a secure and reliable setup is included. These products form a complete installation kit that works seamlessly on both framed and solid substructures, providing solid backing, dependable waterproofing, and an ideal surface for tiling. Designed for easy customization, the system is clean and fast to install, offering flexibility to suit specific project requirements while ensuring a long-lasting, professional finish.