Plasterboard walls

[Gareth Warr]

Hi All,

I have built a stud wall and plaster boarded it, I’m going to tape the joints and plaster them and am looking to paint on to the plasterboard directly without skimming the whole wall.
What I would like advice on, is what to do with the edges around a small window if am not plastering the whole wall.
Do I still use beading and just edge with some plaster or just tape and a bit of plaster?

All advice is greatly received.

Many thanks.

 

[BuildingMad]

If it's corner tape your after, then
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394262844728?hash=item5bcbe59538:g:xO4AAOSw2BpjNC~v&amdata=enc:AQAIAAABEIcfAah0CahUVbSZfUmGc9fFHNtDcJkIUHU5eexJQvIDv/zaNWJzlBRN9cavNvOncZdQsLB+jJdSan4241fdwyznPJstH9xYTT1TSXdn7PNdAQSWow2NZOINvTxoRRRbQnXdwUJlqzjW5atsn2nyi+O2a+odLgN4dCkjHdAhRVq0tQnxGRcWNVpBom1zz7rzrk4b4bc5pGxJjGkeU83kcXpT10iR+l+itsIgQUEwktLcRTRAothDHKHcQnVIl/dMSoEUUy0aoShI4e/rTBfiZGW1wZaAh3DrX54PGmfBjA7FQn0buBVMPuF/54e4kVs+KwcqsVltpf2cQCoy4nhS8IwbTWy0fKrXDPQy6+uyoZB0|tkp:Bk9SR6qe7fqkYg
Are you using tapered edge plasterboard.
Joint filler, not plaster.
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Products/B...ter+Plasterboard/Jointing-Compounds/c/1005002

 

[Gareth Warr]

If it's corner tape your after, then
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394262844728?hash=item5bcbe59538:g:xO4AAOSw2BpjNC~v&amdata=enc:AQAIAAABEIcfAah0CahUVbSZfUmGc9fFHNtDcJkIUHU5eexJQvIDv/zaNWJzlBRN9cavNvOncZdQsLB+jJdSan4241fdwyznPJstH9xYTT1TSXdn7PNdAQSWow2NZOINvTxoRRRbQnXdwUJlqzjW5atsn2nyi+O2a+odLgN4dCkjHdAhRVq0tQnxGRcWNVpBom1zz7rzrk4b4bc5pGxJjGkeU83kcXpT10iR+l+itsIgQUEwktLcRTRAothDHKHcQnVIl/dMSoEUUy0aoShI4e/rTBfiZGW1wZaAh3DrX54PGmfBjA7FQn0buBVMPuF/54e4kVs+KwcqsVltpf2cQCoy4nhS8IwbTWy0fKrXDPQy6+uyoZB0|tkp:Bk9SR6qe7fqkYg
Are you using tapered edge plasterboard.
Joint filler, not plaster.
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Products/B...ter+Plasterboard/Jointing-Compounds/c/1005002

That’s great thanks, I’ll get some of that tape.
I was going to use square edge as and then tape the joints. Should I be using tapered edge?

 

[WillyEckerslike]

Should I be using tapered edge?

Yes.

Edit: If you've already boarded it though, get someone in to skim it.

 

[BuildingMad]

That’s great thanks, I’ll get some of that tape.
I was going to use square edge as and then tape the joints. Should I be using tapered edge?

Yes, for a decent finish.
Apply tape on thin layer of filler using stripping knife.
Leave for 24 hours, apply second filler coat with dry lining blade, similar to
https://www.toolstation.com/prep-ca...LmsLY2xDP4ke7TOxr_RoCaLUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Rub down when dry.

 

[McSport]

DIYer
I have done a bit of taping and jointing.
PB not as resilient to knocks as skimmed PB. Most of mine is not in prominent places. Including a foot shaped hole in the ceiling (DIY plumbing at 1am)
Square plasterboard, you will be creating a very wide slight hump that will be near invisible to the eye.

Paper tape takes a bit of practice but easy enough to take off and redo if too bubbly. Vancouver Carpenter on youtube.
Fibafuse tape is another option. B&Q
Got my corner tape from Toolstation.
Easifill 20 or 60 powder.

Stainless Ox 6" and 10" knives and 'mud pan' for about £30

 

[Gareth Warr]

Yes.

Edit: If you've already boarded it though, get someone in to skim it.

Thank you

 

[Gareth Warr]

Yes, for a decent finish.
Apply tape on thin layer of filler using stripping knife.
Leave for 24 hours, apply second filler coat with dry lining blade, similar to
https://www.toolstation.com/prep-ca...LmsLY2xDP4ke7TOxr_RoCaLUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Rub down when dry.

Thank you