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Cutting and fixing plasterboard is a very common DIY home improvement project that can be very useful when separating rooms for example. Plasterboard is a fantastic versatile material that is very easy to use once you know how. The problem is that most people are frightened of what can seem like a large job so they tend to avoid it without looking into it further. Fixing and cutting plasterboard is easier than you may think and you can create your very own plasterboard project armed with these handy tips.

Cutting Plasterboard
Just use a simple timber saw for cutting up your plasterboard. Try to use a saw with fine teeth as this will produce a cleaner edge on your plasterboard. If you have a large project on the go you should be aware that plasterboard can easily blunt a wood saw so get yourself a saw specifically designed for plaster board use in this case if you can.

Measure the opening in the plasterboard you wish to make carefully and as accurately as possible. You can use an ordinary pencil to mark your measurements on the board. Take the axe end of a hammer and hammer inside your measurements to make a small hole. Use this to insert your saw to cut out the rest of the hole.

To produce a straight line, while cutting plasterboard, first mark out the path of the line in pencil. Then you can lay a spirit level on the line to check you have accurately drawn the line. Score down this line firmly with a sharp hobby or craft knife. Do not try to cut all the way through the plasterboard; just enough to cut through the paper. Once you have scored all the way down the line, place the board against a wall and bend the board away from the scoring you made. The board will split neatly along the line and you should see a crease develop along the “complete” side of the board. Now run your blade along this crease to finish off the cut and tidy up the edge with a rasp.

Fixing Plasterboard

You can screw, nail or stick plasterboard to a surface depending on your preferred method. Nailing plaster boards it the most popular choice and is relatively easy to accomplish. Use plasterboard nails which are galvanised to protect against rust which occurs from having wet plaster layers.