Order plasterboard for delivery in Darwen

Which plasterboard can you order in Darwen?

• Acoustic boardDenser board to reduce sound between rooms.
• Standard plasterboardWallboard for walls and ceilings in 9.5, 12.5 and 15 mm.
• Thermal laminate boardPlasterboard bonded to insulation for dry-lining external walls.
• Tapered and square edgeTapered edge for taped joints; square edge for skimming.

Plasterboard: choosing well

Which thickness?

12.5 mm is the everyday choice for walls and ceilings on 400 or 600 mm centres; 9.5 mm suits ceilings at 400 mm centres. Fire and acoustic designs may call for 15 mm or two layers.

Which board type?

Use moisture-resistant board in wet rooms, fire board where a fire rating is required, and acoustic board for quieter rooms. Building regulations or your design set the requirement.

In England, building work is checked against the Approved Documents, for example Part A for structure and Part L for energy efficiency, through your council's building control team or a registered building control approver.

How delivery works in Darwen

Boards are heavy and fragile at the edges; they travel flat and are best stored flat and dry. Darwen is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

Estimating your plasterboard

A new 4.2 m partition 2.4 m high, boarded on both sides, is 20.16 m² of board: 8 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 280 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

Ordering plasterboard for Darwen: FAQs

How many plasterboards do I need?

Divide the wall or ceiling area by 2.88 m² (one 2400 × 1200 sheet) and add about 10 percent for cutting. Our plasterboard calculator also gives the screws.

Can you deliver plasterboard to a site with restricted access in Darwen?

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.

How many screws per board?

Around 30 to 40 drywall screws for a 2400 × 1200 board on a wall, with screws at about 300 mm centres.

Do you deliver plasterboard to Darwen?

Yes. We deliver across Darwen, including BB3, BB2, BB1, PR6. Darwen is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.