If a customer wants internal walls or ceilings plastered and made paint ready fast, dry lining is the solution the Logic Plastering team will reach for. What is it? Dry lining, also known as ‘drywalling’, is a way of cladding internal surfaces as an alternative to plaster. It’s acquired its name basically because there minimal water used in its installation – so there’s little or no drying time to factor in.
The function of house render is simple, it weather proofs your property and offers an extra layer of insulation to keep your family warm. Once in a while, though, a render product like monocouche arrives that seems to offer all the basics, plus a great range of value-adds. It’s incredibly popular with Logic Plastering customers at the moment so in this article, we’ll take look at the 8 benefits of monocouche render that set it apart from the rest.
For centuries wet plaster work has been the traditional finish for internal walls. It gives a smooth finish, as well as providing heat insulation and noise reduction. Plastering technique involves the use of wet materials which harden when they dry. By contrast, dry lining uses plasterboard, which is cut to the shape of the wall, and then attached, to create a paint-ready surface. So, dry lining or plastering, which is best?
In this article the Logic Plastering team looks at both applications, considers the benefits of each, and offers a guide for choosing between the two.
At the moment we’re all looking at ways that we can cut back on household expenses, so is external wall rendering necessary, or is it just a luxury you can do without? This is a problem that a few of Logic Plastering’s customers are battling with, so this blog will look at the benefits of external rendering, so you can work out if it’s a cost-effective investment.
Whilst there are differences between plastering and skimming techniques, they both achieve the same end, which is beautifully finished walls, ready for decorating. Deciding between the two usually comes down to the kind of surface you’re dealing with and, whichever you choose, the technique is best carried out by a professional.
In this blog, we’ll consider the differences between plastering and skimming, and recommend when to use one or the other.
If you’ve ever worried that you’re asking a plasterer for render when you need plaster, or vice versa, this blog is for you. There are real differences between plastering and rendering, which are to do with both their use and their composition. We’re taking a look at the purposes of each of them, in order to clear up any confusion.
When decorating our homes we spend a good deal of time thinking about flooring and walls, whilst the ceiling tends to be less of a priority. Coving turn the ceiling into a feature in its own right. It’s simple and decorative, drawing the eye upwards. Coving adds a new dimension and a touch of historic elegance to rooms or hallways.
What is coving? Well, it was created back in the 17th century to improve the appearance of the angle where the wall of a room meets the ceiling by replacing it with an elegant plaster curve. Whilst 18th century coving favoured simplicity of line, the Victorians introduced intricate patterning to beautify the curved surface.
Pebble dash rendering first started to appear extensively in the 1930s, when it was recognised as a cost-effective way to cover poor brickwork. Prior to that it was popular as a weather coating on coastal buildings, reaching right back to the medieval period, and it was also used as a stylish finish for stately homes.
Fast forward to the 21st century and pebble dash rendering gets much the same response as Marmite; you either love it or you hate it. The pebble dash finish is created by throwing pebbles at external plaster. These are pressed into the render and provide a naturally coloured, rough textured surface.
There are few things you can do to your home that are as instantly transformative as rendering external walls. Whether you’re looking to add value to your property, enhance its outward appearance, or increase its value to buyers – rendering is an ideal solution. In this blog, the Logic Plastering team has come up with 10 benefits external rendering provides for your home, or commercial premises.