Plasterboard delivery in Perth

Which plasterboard can you order in Perth?

• 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.
• Screws, tape and jointingDrywall screws, scrim and jointing compound.
• Moisture-resistant boardFor bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms.

Estimating your plasterboard

A new 4.8 m partition 2.4 m high, boarded on both sides, is 23.04 m² of board: 9 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 315 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

Planning the drop in Perth

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

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• With roughly 6h 51m of daylight in Perth around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

Choosing plasterboard

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.

Tapered or square edge?

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

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

Plasterboard questions

How soon can plasterboard be delivered in Perth?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

Do you deliver plasterboard to trades and homeowners in Perth?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

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.

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.