Should I get Plastered in the Kitchen???

Gorie · 29 July 2019 at 10:58PM

Quick question

I am having my kitchen replaced and the old plaster has been removed and its back to brick.

Basically new wiring will be installed. New plasterboard will be dot and dabbed on and my kitchen will be fitted to this.

Does the plasterboard actually need to be plastered? Once the kitchen is in none of it will be exposed. It will be either tiles or cupboards (as my high units go straight to the ceiling).

Any ideas / experience ?

Thanks

MisterP123 · 30 July 2019 at 5:48AM

If every inch is being hidden, the nope. It'll speed things up too. As you won't have to wait for the plaster to dry before tiling.

Doozergirl · 30 July 2019 at 9:11AM

Same situation in our new house. I don't see the point. Even if the kitchen moves in future, the wall would need to be repaired. May as well save the money now and have fresh plaster when it's needed.

Gorie · 17 August 2019 at 1:02PM

Many thanks

I ended up getting quotes and getting it all plastered in the end... The room was empty and having only bits done would have saved £35 as the guy needed to be there all day anyway... Plus once Id added the bits behind the fridge and washing machine - that you might occasionally see... That said if I was having more of the area tiled I wouldn't have bothered at all - except for the ceiling.

Risteard · 17 August 2019 at 1:28PM

Get plastered in the pub.

FreeBear · 17 August 2019 at 1:44PM

Slightly different opinion here - The external walls would benefit from some insulation, so using something like Qboard or Marmox tile backing boards would be a good idea.