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2.1 Stud Walls

Generally, all new internal non-load bearing Plasterboard surfaces which are to receive a
partitions and downstands should be ceramic tile finish are to be sealed with pva
constructed from overall 70mm thick metal stud bonding agent.
frame with 12.5mm plasterboard face to both
sides. All joints in plasterboard to be taped and Principle Contractors must ensure that office
filled if required, and must be fully supported partition walls include sound proofing insulation.
by noggins or studs behind, to avoid cracking.
Maximum spacing of studs to be 600mm. NOTE: Partition walls, counter fronts, door frames must
Principal Contractors must ensure that the stud NEVER be butted up tight to glazed windows.
centres, depth and specification generally, is fit
for purpose, specifically with reference to the
height of partitions required.

Where metal studwork is used supplementary
earth bonding will be required.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to
determine where dry linings are required, and
adjust his price accordingly at quotation. The
contractor is required to provide high quality
wall finishes which are true and flat, concealing
electrical cables either by chasing into existing
plaster and fitting of suitable conduits, or by
concealment behind dry lining, again running
wires in suitable conduits.

For printed graphic walls, the contractor must
always reference the ‘wall preparation for
PFC wall coverings’ guidance document by
Printflow, noting that MDF walls where vinyls are
to be applied must be biscuit jointed.

Dry linings, (where required), to perimeter walls
are to be 12.5mm plasterboard on plaster dabs
or suitable metal grounds. Joints in plasterboard
are to be taped and filled as necessary and
must be fully supported to avoid cracking.

2.1 Stud Walls 3 September 2018