Cochrane and Associates

• Club GIB® installer programme, which is committed to a high standard of workmanship throughout NZ. A limited number of selected installers make up a nationwide network of specialist drywall professionals and are provided with comprehensive training to ensure a high standard of fixing and finishing services.
• Endorsed by Winstones Wallboards in the Christchurch area.
• Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries of New Zealand (AWCI), the national association that represents members and customers for ceiling, wall and lining sheathing systems and related products. Architects and designers are increasingly specifying that drywall fixers and plasterers be part of this association.

Step 1 – Keith Cochrane and Joanne Baird –
the quote

Step 2 – Tim Wealleans – measure, install and finish

Step 3 – Reade Wilson –
final checks-Maintenance

Keith or Joanne will discuss your requirements and explain the options, for example:

• supply fix and stop
• 13mm GIB® for ceilings
• Aqualine- GIB®
• GIB® -Cove
• square or round/bullnose corners
• supply and install of metal ceiling battens

Keith or Joanne will price your plans, giving a detailed written quote. Note: this is a quote NOT an estimate. Everything is explained, with no hidden surprise costs if all details are supplied for pricing.

After the quote is accepted in writing, Tim will arrange a site-measure and give any advice on bracing requirements needed to get through the council’s pre-line inspection and help identify any potential issues.

Tim will arrange steel ceiling battens if this option is chosen then delivery and hand unloading of plasterboard to suit the building schedule. Next, schedule the board fixing and arrange your Council pre-stop inspection if required before the stoppers arrive. GIB®-Cove will be installed, if this upgrade has been chosen, before your builder returns to complete finishing ready for the painters to begin.

Reade will check your house and attend to any defects or damage to the plasterboard after the stoppers have left, walls, ceilings or cove, and ensure a comprehensive check.

Once the sealer coat has been applied we can return for a final check or touch-up. As the Maintenance Supervisor, he’ll work in with your painter and builder.

But our great service doesn’t finish there. We will come out and fix any popped screws or general movement issues that may occur during the normal settling period of your house.

Level 4:

• NZ default standard of finish unless specified otherwise is Level 4
• The most common finish specified in residential home construction
• Used where non-critical lighting falls on satin, flat or low sheen paints or wallpaper.
  

Level 5:

• Used where gloss, semi-gloss or dark tone paints are specified
• Used when critical lighting conditions occur on satin, flat matt or low sheen paints

SHOULD YOU CHOOSE LEVEL 4 OR LEVEL 5 FINISH? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

• Key difference – with level 5 the entire surface is covered in a thin layer compound called a ‘skim coat’ to remove surface textures and porosity.
• Level 5 helps conceal joints and fix points with a more even texture. Stricter framing and installation requirements are needed to ensure a level 5 finish is achieved, A true Level 5 is more than just a skim coat.
• Consideration should be given to lighting design and layout as this can greatly affect any level of finish.
• Extra labour costs for level 5’s skim coating process can add approx $200-$250 to one 15msq wall.

LEVEL 4 PLASTERING FINISH – DETAILS AND TIPS

A Level 4 finish should be fine if all steps are taken. If in doubt, please ask for advice. We are more than happy to talk you through it.

If required specify Level 5 at the planning stage to ensure building tolerances are met in the sub-straight/framing.
Level 5 always requires the cooperation of the architects and designers, lighting design, builders and framers, plasterboard fixers and installers, and plasterers and painters to achieve a suitable standard of finish. Level 5 isn’t just a matter of a skim coat rather it’s a whole process. Some minor imperfections may still be visible in a level 5 finish.

You shouldn’t see a big difference in the surface texture between the smooth plaster finish and the paper faced board surface on a Level 4.

Plasterboard Level 4 shouldn’t show this texture difference if appropriate painting practices and procedures are follow correctly.

If this difference is seen after painting you’ll notice smooth joint bands of plaster under the paint. This is because the texture differences between smooth plaster and rougher paper surface can be seen. This needs to be disguised and camouflaged through painting. The “Orange Peel” affect helps to disguise and break up the light striking the surface.

Level 5 or one of the many high-build paint applied surface preps should achieve a good satisfactory finish.

Ensure your painter is trained in the use of their given method of application. A beautiful finish can be achieved if all steps are taken and considered.”

A Level 4 finish should be fine if all steps are taken. If in doubt, please ask.