Plasterboard delivery in Nairn

Which plasterboard can you order in Nairn?

• Thermal laminate boardPlasterboard bonded to insulation for dry-lining external walls.
• Standard plasterboardWallboard for walls and ceilings in 9.5, 12.5 and 15 mm.
• Acoustic boardDenser board to reduce sound between rooms.
• Fire-resistant boardHigher fire performance for garages, escape routes and separating walls.
• Screws, tape and jointingDrywall screws, scrim and jointing compound.

Delivering plasterboard in Nairn

Boards are heavy and fragile at the edges; they travel flat and are best stored flat and dry. Nairn is in an area where deliveries are priced individually because of the distance and access, so we quote each order separately.

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.

Choosing plasterboard

Tapered or square edge?

Tapered edge boards are for taping and jointing without a skim; square edge boards are normally skimmed.

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.

In Scotland most building work needs a building warrant from the local authority, assessed against the Building Standards Technical Handbooks.

A quick quantity check

A new 3 m partition 2.4 m high, boarded on both sides, is 14.4 m² of board: 6 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 210 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

Common questions from Nairn

What plasterboard for a bathroom?

Moisture-resistant board for general bathroom walls and ceilings. In shower areas use a tile backer board designed for wet areas.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Nairn?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

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

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.