Dry Lining Plasterboarding in Lewes, East Sussex

Dry lining is a modern, faster way to get your walls ready for a fresh coat of paint. Instead of applying several layers of wet plaster directly onto the bricks, we fix solid plasterboard sheets to the walls or a timber frame. In many Southwick renovations, people prefer this because it skips the long drying times of traditional methods. It means you can get the decorators in much sooner. It is a clean and very effective way to get perfectly straight internal walls, especially in older West Sussex properties where the original masonry might be a bit uneven.

Yes, we do this all the time for homeowners across the Adur district. If you want to split a large bedroom into two or create a quiet home office, we build the timber or metal stud walls first. Once the frame is up, we handle the plasterboard installation and finish it off. It is a brilliant way to change how you use your home without the mess and stress of heavy building work.

If you live in an older house in Southwick or Shoreham-by-Sea, you might notice that external walls feel freezing during the winter. We can fix special insulated plasterboard to these areas. This "wall lining" creates a thermal barrier that keeps the heat inside your rooms. It also helps stop the condensation that usually leads to black mould on cold spots. It makes your home much more comfortable and can help lower your heating bills too.

While you can just tape and join the gaps between boards, most of our Southwick customers choose a full skim. This involves spreading a thin coat of plaster over the entire surface. Skimming gives you a much tougher, high-quality finish that looks seamless once painted. It also makes the wall feel more solid, which is better if you plan on hanging heavy pictures or shelving later.

We certainly do. While we carry out plenty of domestic plastering for local families, our team is fully geared up for commercial dry lining too. Whether you are fitting out a retail unit, an office, or a larger development near Southwick harbour, we have the skills to work to your schedule. We understand that commercial jobs need to be finished on time so your business can get back to work.

Leaky pipes or old age can make a ceiling look a bit scary. We offer complete ceiling repairs across Southwick, Brighton, and the surrounding areas. Often, the best fix is to take down the damaged parts and put up new plasterboard. We then skim it so it blends in perfectly with the rest of the room. It is a fast way to make a room feel safe and look brand new again.

While we are called Portslade Plastering, we spend a lot of our time working in Southwick, Shoreham-by-Sea, and Lancing. We cover the whole of the Sussex coast, from Worthing right through to Brighton and Hove. Because we are local, we can usually pop round to see your project and give you a clear, free quote within a day or two.