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Super Simple Guide To Re-Lining A Room

Whether it’s carrots helping you see better in the dark or watching TV too long making your eyes go square, we’ve all heard of urban myths that aren’t true. Another urban myth that should be added to this list is that you need to get a pro in to re-line a room. From general GIB® plasterboard stopping to working with drywall tape, lining a room is absolutely a job for a keen DIYer.

But how do you cut GIB® plasterboard or other wallboards, how do you screw into GIB® plasterboard or other wallboards, how do you fix a hole in the wall? And, are there other options than GIB® when it comes to wallboard?

In this guide, with help from our mates at Winstone Wallboards we’re going to break down how to re-line a room to make it as simple as possible. Here’s what we’ll touch on: 

What is re-lining?

Reasons to re-line a room 

How much it costs to re-line a room

How long it takes to re-line a room

What tools you need to re-line a room

How to re-line a room like a pro

Considerations when re-lining a wet room

Let’s get straight into it!

What is re-lining?

First of all, what actually is re-lining? Put simply, re-lining a room is the act of removing a room's current wall lining to replace it with a new wall lining. Wall lining can come in different types, but most commonly in New Zealand, it’s made of GIB® plasterboard or another form of wallboard. GIB® plasterboard or wallboard as it’s also commonly known, provides a durable surface for paint, wallpaper or any other kind of wall finish. 

Gib Stopping - JMA DecoratorsSource

Reasons to re-line a room

There are many reasons why someone would put in the time and effort to put up new lining in a room, including

  • You’re in the middle of a structural renovation

    People will often need to put up new wall lining if they’re erecting new interior walls as part of a structural renovation. If you are doing this, it’s essential to make sure you follow the building code  and only take on jobs that are DIY-able and not restricted building work
  • You need to repair a wall

    If you need to fix holes in a wall, the easiest thing to do is often re-line that section of the wall 
  • You want to repaint a room

    Repainting a room is often a convenient opportunity to get stuck in with GIB® stopping as well. If you are removing old wallpaper to paint, be sure to read our handy how-to guide
  • You’re re-insulating

    If you’re re-insulating a room to meet the healthy homes standards, it can be a good chance to re-line areas of your home as well
  • You’re rewiring a room

    Similarly to if you were re-insulating, rewiring a room can be a handy time to get stuck in with lining a room. Of course, a lot of wiring work needs to be carried out by a qualified electrician 
  • You want to add noise reduction to a room

    Whether it’s a GIB® noise reduction product or other noise controlling drywall, re-lining a room with a specialist product can help to soundproof a room. It’s worth noting that using specialist gib products may require gib bracing to be installed, and you’ll need to ensure a council preline and postline inspection to ensure the work is structurally sound.

How much it costs to re-line a room

Many variables will impact how much it could cost to re-line a room. 

How much of the work you’re doing yourself

With the right advice and equipment, we believe you can re-line a room yourself. In saying that, you may choose to get a contractor in if you’re tight on time or not confident. Obviously, getting a contractor in will add to the cost of re-lining. But, you may be able to do at least some of the prep work yourself to save time. 

What materials you’re using for your wall lining

Although you may be most familiar with GIB® plasterboard, there are other options for wall lining. Each option comes with its own benefits and cost. Other wall lining options include:

  • Corrugated colourbond sheets

  • Formed concrete

  • Plywood

  • Timber boards

  • 3D printed wall panels

It’s helpful to do a bit of research to weigh up your options. 

Lining Your Garage Walls with Plywood - YouTubeSource

The size and shape of your room

Perhaps your room has a high ceiling? Or, maybe your room is curved instead of having corners? These are both variables that could affect the cost of lining a room. A high ceiling may require you to hire scaffolding, whereas an unusually shaped room might mean a contractor takes longer to do the job. 

How long it takes to re-line a room

Unless you were a builder in a past life, chances are it’ll take you longer to DIY GIB® stop or put up plasterboard than it would a contractor. If you choose to get a contractor in to re-line a standard-sized room, you could be looking at roughly:

  1. Two days for ripping out old wall lining

  2. Two days for GIB® stopping

  3. One day to put back on any moulding or skirting. 

If you plan to go it alone, be sure to read over whether you need building consent. In most cases, you don’t, but you may if you’re having a go at wet room wall lining or lining that requires wall bracing. Taking on restricted building work or re-lining work that impacts the structural integrity of your property without the proper qualifications of a Licensed Building Practitioner could get you in hot water, so it pays to check before you bust out the sledge hammer.

Other variables that could impact the time it takes to re-line a room include:

  • The size of your room and height of the stud

  • How much ​​GIB® cutting is involved

  • The number of windows and doorframes that need trim

  • If you’re also planning to re-line your ceiling

It’s safe to allow for plenty of time, especially if it is your first or second time re-lining. It’s not a race, and you’ll definitely learn a lot and make fewer mistakes by taking your time. 

What tools you need to re-line a room

You can put up ​​GIB® plasterboard or other wallboards yourself with the right equipment hire, as we mentioned earlier. Hirepool has a range of kit to help get the job done the smart way.

Drywall lifter

It’s in the name, really. A drywall lifter can help you to lift drywall or GIB® plasterboard panels. In particular, this piece of hire equipment can help with fixing panels to ceilings, but can also be helpful when lifting large, heavy pieces of drywall or lining rooms with high stud. A drywall lifter can hold the wallboard in position while you attach it to the wall, meaning you’ll need less mates helping to hold it in place while you glue and screw the board to the stud. 

Wallboard screw gun

A wallboard screw gun takes the elbow grease out of screwing GIB® plasterboard and other drywall or plasterboard panels to the wall. A wallboard screw gun from Hirepool is also cordless to make the job even easier. 

Nail gun

Although you may use a wallboard screw gun for putting up drywall panels, a nail gun can also be helpful.

Ladder

We don’t need to tell you what a ladder is. If you need a ladder or a mobile scaffolding unit  for your re-lining, Hirepool has a fantastic range. 

Tape Measu​re

DIY 101: How To Properly Read a Tape Measure | The Family HandymanSource

When it comes to GIB® stopping or putting up drywall, you need to be precise with your measurements. A tape measure can be a real help with this. 

Sabre Saw

SR 6-A22 Reciprocating saw - Cordless Reciprocating Saws - Hilti New ZealandSource

A sabre saw can be helpful during the demolition stage, however, Winstone Wallboards recommends that new wall linings should be cut with a keyhole or plasterboard saw. 

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It’s vital that your wall studs and bracing are flat before you attach new dry wall. A planer can be a valuable tool to even things out.

Top tip: Use a level to tell if your wall framing is flat.

Crowbar

There’s no pretty way to remove old wall lining. The best way is usually getting stuck in with a crowbar, a sledge hammer or your hands. 

Top tip: You’ll also need a set of pliers for removing old nails or screws.

Wallboard sander

When it comes to sanding down walls and ceilings, a wallboard sander is a handy piece of equipment to save you time.

Top tip: Hirepool can also provide a vacuum to go with the sander if needed. 

Safety gear

Plastering Health & Safety Tips For Work On-SiteSource

As with any DIY job, it’s imperative to put safety first. Each piece of gear that you hire from Hirepool will come with its own safety instructions, but here is some general safety gear to consider:

  • Gloves

  • Safety glasses

  • Boots 

  • Masks

  • Earmuffs

How to re-line a room like a pro

If you’re going to re-lining a room yourself, research and prepare crucial to success. Here’s a simple step by step to get you started. 

Step 1: Prepare your room

Speaking of prep, the first thing you should do is prep your room. Start by getting your ducks in a row with equipment, materials and safety gear. Then, it can be a good idea to lay down a floor covering. This step is particularly important if you’re dealing with carpet. 

Top tip: Hirepool has a range of carpet cleaners if you create a mess. 

Step 2: Remove mouldings

Next up, it’s time to go around the bottom of your walls to remove any mouldings. Sometimes known as skirtings, it can be best to use a hammer for the removal. However, try to be delicate when doing your work, as you don’t want to damage the moulding. You’ll need to put it back on after all.

Step 3: Get stuck into your old drywall

Repairing Plasterboard HolesSource

Now it’s on to the fun part. There’s no delicate way to remove your old GIB® plasterboard or drywall and any proud nails or screws. Using either a crowbar, hammer or your hands, break down and tear out your old lining. 

Step 4: Straighten things out 

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Now that your wall framing is exposed, it’s vital to check that your wall studs and bracing are all even. This is a critical step to ensure that your new GIB® plasterboard or drywall is flat and even once you put it up. 

Step 5: Put in insulation and wiring

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Now is your chance if you’re taking the opportunity to rewire or reinsulate your walls. It is worth noting that if you’re doing your own insulation, you must meet building code requirements. If you’re rewiring, you’ll need to get a qualified sparky in.  

Top tip: This step is also an excellent opportunity to check that your walls have building paper. If they don’t, you’ll need to put some in. Building paper helps stop moisture from getting into your home. 

Step 6: Attach your new lining

Now it’s crunch time. We’ve broken this step down to make it even more simple.

Measure out your sheet

Take the time to plan the direction of your boards and how they will line around any windows, doors and mitred edges. Using a pencil, line out any potential cuts. 

Cut the drywall or GIB® plasterboard to size

When cutting ​​GIB® plasterboard or drywall, use a ruler, T-square or a straight edge and a craft knife to score and cut the boards. Then, you should be able to break the ​​dry wall by firmly snapping. 

Add your glue to the wall framing

Using a specialised drywall adhesive and glue gun, apply glue to the area of the wall that ​​GIB® plasterboard will be fixed. The glue daubs should be approximately 35mm in diameter.

Screw the sheets onto the wall framing

Quickly after applying glue, attach the ​​GIB® plasterboard to the stud. Then, hold the ​​GIB® plasterboard or drywall in place and use your wallboard screw gun to put in the screws. Be careful not to screw within 200mm of where you’ve applied glue, and the screws are a maximum of 300mm apart.

Stop the joints

Once your ​​GIB® plasterboard is all up, it’s time to get stuck into the plastering. You can also do this process yourself. Check out our handy guide that explains how to plaster or GIB® stop. 

When attaching your new drywall or GIB®, there are a few tricks to ensure a quality finish, including:

  • The fewer joints, the better

  • The strongest way to attach new drywall or GIB® is horizontally 

  • Don’t forget to leave holes for any wiring or sockets

If you’re looking to re-line your ceiling, it’s another kettle of fish. Read our guide that goes over the best way to approach the process. 

Step 7: Put any moulding back on

This part is relatively simple. Get your nail gun, and attach your moulding or skirting back on. Use your level to double-check everything is even once you’re done. Now, you’ve got a blank canvas for painting, new wallpaper or whatever else you choose. For a wall finish idea that’s a bit different, check out our guide on how to create a board and batten wall feature. 

Considerations when re-lining a wet room

You need to use certain materials and follow specific building code requirements given the extra moisture. For example, you shouldn’t use timber or plywood, but instead waterproof sheet material like PVC. It’s helpful to do a bit of research before tackling the wall lining in a wet room at home. 

Time to hire the gear you need from Hirepool?

Whether you need to fix a hole in the wall or are in the middle of a full structural renovation, re-lining is undoubtedly a job you can pick up yourself. Don’t stop there. You can also plaster or GIB® stop yourself too. Read our handy guide that goes over the best way to approach it. 

Ready to get started? Hirepool has a range of gear to make light work of re-lining. Check out the range online, and then pick up what you need from your local Hirepool branch. For more DIY inspiration, head over to our DIY Hub.




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