Plasterboard delivery in South Shields

Choosing from our plasterboard range

• Tapered and square edgeTapered edge for taped joints; square edge for skimming.
• Moisture-resistant boardFor bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms.
• 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.

Estimating your plasterboard

A new 2.4 m partition 2.7 m high, boarded on both sides, is 12.96 m² of board: 5 sheets of 2400 × 1200 mm with 10% for cutting, and about 175 drywall screws. Try the plasterboard calculator

Getting the right plasterboard

Tapered or square edge?

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

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.

Getting plasterboard onto your South Shields site

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

• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around NE33 are priced to the exact address.
• 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.

Plasterboard questions

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

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.

What is thermal laminate board?

Plasterboard bonded to a layer of insulation, used to dry-line external walls and improve their insulation in one fixing.

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.

How soon can plasterboard be delivered in South Shields?

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.