PlasterBoard. Need some delivered...

ChuckleVision_2

Hi, I need some plasterboard delivered and Screw-Fix.co.uk (my usual diy shop) does not seem to sell it.

Can anyone recommend me a shop that is good for prices and will deliver it too?

(The plasterboard is being used to cover up artex (easier that getting it off).

mcclim

The best place to start would be your local building suppliers, if you can give some kind of indication of Location people could suggest ones in your area.

ChuckleVision_2

I'm in Yate, Bristol. There is a B&Q, but I've never been that impressed with themm.

I would also need some battening....

By the way, would you recommend plastering over artex (on my walls) or platerboard over it? (It's my first house, loads of jobs to do on it)

Patr100

Maybe you have a Wickes near you. or Travis Perkins - try the phone book. With most suppliers, it can cost as much to deliver as the stuff itself.

mcclim

You could try some of the supplies in this list, I haven't used any of them except B&Q and Screwfix...

http://www.ebuild.co.uk/web-directory-products.php?pid=PBME

I would compare the prices for B&Q with the ones from local suppliers, I always thought they were expensive, but they do have special deals every so often that make then cheaper than the local suppliers.

Neil

robv_3

B&Q is pretty cheap for plasterboard but will charge you for delivery (about 20quid???). Find a local builders merchant and get them to give you a price. It will be double that of B&Q but at this point you start to haggle. They will deliver for nothing if you ask.

nelly_2

Scrape the artex down as much as you can then skim over it . It only needs plasterboarding in the most extreme cases

Plasticman

nelly wrote:

Scrape the artex down as much as you can then skim over it . It only needs plasterboarding in the most extreme cases

You need to be aware that Artex used to contain asbestos until the mid 70's!

rammy007

we had some delivered sat from a local place called home and trade free delivery

albalad

www.ChuckleVision.net wrote:

By the way, would you recommend plastering over artex (on my walls) or platerboard over it? (It's my first house, loads of jobs to do on it)

I would definitely plaster over the artex rather than sheeting the walls , as you will then still have to either plaster them or tape and joint them anyway

albalad

have just had a quick look and these builders merchants are available in your area

http://www.buildbase.co.uk/
http://www.jewson.co.uk/
http://www.trademate.co.uk/default.asp?_Brand=TP