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Practical guides to dry lining, suspended ceilings, tape and jointing and renovations, from the Drywall Machines team.

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Drywall Machines dry-lining work on site

20 March 2022

Commercial vs Residential Renovations: What Is the Difference?

How commercial and residential renovations differ in services, materials, design freedom and UK regulations.

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Tape and jointing at Duet apartments, Salford Quays

13 January 2022

What Is Tape and Jointing?

How tape and jointing gives plasterboard a seamless, paint-ready finish, how it compares with plastering, and when it is essential.

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Suspended ceiling by Drywall Machines

21 August 2021

All About Suspended Ceilings

What suspended ceilings are, MF versus grid ceilings, and the benefits for acoustics, insulation, lighting and access to services.

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Dry lining by Drywall Machines

21 May 2021

What Is Dry Lining? A Practical Guide

How dry lining works, which plasterboards to use and when it is a better choice than wet plaster.

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