Insulation & Drylining
Plaster & Beads for sites in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Gypsum plasters are bagged powders mixed with water: undercoats such as bonding and hardwall build up the surface, and finish coats such as multi-finish and board finish give the smooth final skim.
Builders, trades and self-builders in Edinburgh and the Lothians can order plaster for delivery to Edinburgh, Penicuik and the towns in between.

Edinburgh and the Lothians at a glance
- Covering
- 6 towns across Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Postcode areas
- EH
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bags on a pallet
- Neighbouring areas
- Fife, Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire, Scottish Borders
Which plaster can you order in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
- Beads, scrim and PVAAngle beads, stop beads, scrim tape and bonding agents.
- HardwallUndercoat for high-suction backgrounds such as brick and block.
- Bonding coatUndercoat for low-suction backgrounds and concrete.
- Board finishFinish coat for skimming plasterboard.
- Multi-finishFinish coat for most backgrounds.
Plaster & Beads delivered in Edinburgh and the Lothians towns
- Plaster & Beads in Edinburgh
- Plaster & Beads in Livingston
- Plaster & Beads in Musselburgh
- Plaster & Beads in Bathgate
- Plaster & Beads in Bonnyrigg
- Plaster & Beads in Penicuik
A quick quantity check
Skimming 15 m² of walls and ceilings at about 2 mm takes around 2 bags of 25 kg finishing plaster, plus angle beads for external corners. Coverage varies with the background, so allow a spare bag.
Before your Edinburgh and the Lothians delivery arrives
Bags come on a pallet or with a mixed load; keep them dry and off the floor. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Edinburgh and the Lothians.
- Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around EH are priced to the exact address.
- If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
- If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
Picking the right product
Finish coat
Board finish is made for plasterboard; multi-finish suits most undercoats and board.
Undercoat for the background
Hardwall suits high-suction backgrounds like brick and block; bonding suits low-suction backgrounds like concrete or painted surfaces.
Common questions from Edinburgh and the Lothians
Can I add other materials to my Edinburgh and the Lothians delivery?
Yes. Put everything on one list, from plaster to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.
Which undercoat for a brick wall?
Hardwall is the usual choice for high-suction backgrounds like brick and blockwork.
Why does my plaster go off too quickly?
Old or damp plaster sets faster. Use bags within their date and store them dry.
Can you deliver plaster to a site with restricted access in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.
Plaster & Beads in neighbouring areas
- Plaster & Beads in Fife
- Plaster & Beads in Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire
- Plaster & Beads in Scottish Borders
- Plaster & Beads in Lanarkshire
- Plaster & Beads in Perth and Kinross
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Send your list, get a delivered price
Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.
