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Tape and jointing · Manchester
Tape and Jointing Contractors in Manchester
Taping, filling and sanding plasterboard joints for a smooth finish, plus fire taping to the fire strategy drawings, on commercial and residential projects.
✓ Ready-for-decoration finish
✓ Fire taping to fire strategy drawings
✓ Bulkheads, troughs and feature details
15+ years
Qualified team
Labour or supply & fit
Salford-based
What is tape and jointing?
A smooth finish without wet plaster
Tape and jointing finishes plasterboard by taping, filling and sanding the joints and corners rather than skimming the whole wall. It usually takes three visits: preparation and first coat, second coat, then rubbing down.
Some details can only be finished this way. Most bulkheads, troughs and feature elements with difficult access, and some specialist boards, are specified for tape and jointing, and it is the method for snagging, patching and rectification work.
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Tape and jointing services
What we finish
We provide tape and jointing as part of a full dry-lining package or on its own:
Taping, filling and sanding of joints and corners
Bulkheads, troughs and feature details
Boards specified for tape and joint finish only
Fire taping to fire strategy drawings
Snagging, patching and rectification
Fire taping is about protection rather than appearance: the finish does not need to be smooth, but it must follow the fire strategy drawings exactly to maintain the right fire protection.
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How we work
Joints you will not see after decoration
01
Tell us about the job
Send drawings, specs or photos, the site address and your timescale by phone, WhatsApp, email or the form below.
02
Specs checked, scope agreed
We go through the specification and details with you, so the right systems and boards are used from day one.
03
Qualified team on site
Experienced fixers and finishers carry out the work safely, with supervision arranged where you need it.
04
Snagged and handed over
Work is checked and snagged before handover, with remedials picked up quickly to protect your programme.
Our work
Tape and jointing projects
Areas we cover
Tape and jointing across Greater Manchester
Based in Salford, we provide tape and jointing across all ten Greater Manchester boroughs.
FAQ
Tape and jointing questions answered
What is tape and jointing?
A way of finishing plasterboard: joints and corners are taped, filled and sanded to leave a smooth surface ready for decoration, instead of skimming the whole wall with plaster.
How many visits does tape and jointing take?
Usually three: preparation and first coat, second coat, and rubbing down. Drying time between coats is part of the process.
Is tape and jointing as fire resistant as plaster?
A plaster skim adds more to fire protection than a jointed finish. Where the fire strategy needs it, fire taping is carried out to the fire strategy drawings to maintain the required protection.
Can you repair or snag existing walls?
Yes. Snagging, patching and rectification are done with tape and jointing methods, including before handover on commercial projects.
How do I get a quote?
Call the office on 0161 710 2510, ring or WhatsApp 074 133 50 960, email info@drywallmachines.co.uk or use the form on this page. Drawings, specifications or a few photos help us price accurately.
Our clients
What clients say
★★★★★
Works to an excellent standard Would definitely use again
Keyfix Projects, Manchester
★★★★★
Excellent
A. Byalkov
★★★★★
Aleks was very professional and conscious about all aspects of work he undertook. Drywall machine were fantastic and their workmanship was second to none
Premier Linings ltd
★★★★★
This was a new build of accomadation, we had taken the job over from another company at a stage and brought bring it to a finish with the help of drywall machines ltd, these guys could not be faulted, always on time got the work completed were totally honest and genuine, the project was in value in the region of 1.5-2 million and as a Irish firm we were able to put trust in these guys to control and work alongside us. Highly recommend and hopefully will work with these guys in the near future
Mr Gavin McKeown
Request a tape and jointing quote
Tell us the area to be finished, the board type if known, the location and the timescale, and we will get back to you.
4 Kingston Mill, Cobden Street, Salford, M6 6WG, Greater Manchester, UK
074 133 50 960
0161 710 2510
info@drywallmachines.co.uk
Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm