GIB®️ fixing and stopping are essential steps for many home build, renovation and repair projects. Proper fixing and stopping ensure smooth, flawless, high-quality walls and ceilings, giving you the perfect canvas for your interior design.
While fixing and stopping are different parts of the process and both require different sets of skills and tools, combining the services – rather than hiring two separate teams – can offer significant advantages.
What Are GIB®️ Fixing And Stopping?
First, let’s define what makes these two services different:
- What Is GIB®️ Fixing? This is the process of installing GIB®️ plasterboard sheets to internal wall and ceiling framing. The boards must be handled, stored and cut appropriately to avoid damaging them and causing cracks or other imperfections. Expert GIB®️ fixers will precisely cut and then install them to the walls and ceilings, accounting for gaps in between the boards and other important details. Improper installation can lead to weaker walls, cracks or shifting in the future.
- What Is GIB®️ Stopping? Stopping occurs after fixing. After the plasterboards are fixed, there will still be visible gaps, seams and screw holes along the edges of the plasterboards. To remedy this, the boards are ‘stopped.’ A joint compound is mixed and then covered over any imperfections, and then a tape is laid over the compound. This process is repeated multiple times, letting the compound dry between each layer. Meticulous attention to detail and care are crucial during this stage because the stopper must apply, dry, feather and sand the compound to make it smooth. Improper stopping can result in visible ridges.
You may wonder, “How do GIB®️ fixing and stopping differ from plastering?” Although they’re similar, they differ because the GIB®️ process involves installing plasterboards and then only using compounds around the seams and holes. Plastering, on the other hand, involves fully covering walls and ceilings with thick plaster layers.
Why Combine GIB®️ Fixing And Stopping Services?
Hiring professional fixers and stoppers, rather than DIYing the project on your own, can save you time, money and stress. When you combine the services by choosing one team, you can enjoy even more benefits.
Better Project Flow. Having too many fixers and stoppers for the project can complicate things. Entrusting the work to one efficient team will ensure the project flows better, with no need for potentially confusing communication between different tradies.
Plus, when you have one team handling both steps, you don’t have to sit and wait for your stopping team to show up after your fixing team is finished. You can work with the same team of tradies you trust, making the work easier for everyone involved. Work can progress seamlessly from fixing to stopping, keeping your project on schedule. You’ll also save time because your stoppers won’t have to re-analyse the space – they’re the ones who fixed the boards, so they know exactly where to start.
Improved Results. A combined team will have complete responsibility for the walls and ceilings from start to finish. They’ll handle everything, without any confusion regarding who’s doing what. Choose a fixing and stopping team with a strong track record for both GIB®️ fixing and stopping to ensure every step is handled with care.
A comprehensive team is more likely to align the boards better, produce fewer defects and overall have better results.
Easier Communication And Management. The more tradies you work with, the more complicated your management will become. Having a smaller team simplifies communication and reduces site handovers. With fewer moving parts, getting in touch with the right people will be far less of a hassle.
Lower Costs. Hiring two teams is the more expensive option. Having one team can reduce extra fees like travel and setup costs.
Of course, you should still ask your GIB®️ fixing and stopping team for a quote before you choose them. Ask for an itemised breakdown of the quote so you can make sure they’re right for your budget.
Saving Time. You don’t want to sit around waiting for your project to be completed. One team means less time spent explaining goals, finding professionals and working out timelines.
What To Look For In Your GIB®️ Fixing And Stopping Team
One team will simplify the process, but you need to pick the right team.
- Experience And Excellence With Both Fixing And Stopping. Make sure they’re trained for both fixing and stopping, not just one or the other.
- Local Reputation. Look into their reputation by asking acquaintances who have hired them before or by reading online testimonials.
- Commitment To Safety. Your team will be working with tools and compounds that can be hazardous if used recklessly. Only hire professionals who are committed to safety for themselves and their clients.
Professional GIB®️ Fixing And Stopping Services For Your Next Auckland Project
Look to our Qualified Stoppers team for comprehensive services that combine both fixing and stopping. We can also discuss tiling, plastering, waterproofing, painting and rondo ceiling services.
Ready to start? Call 0800 256 789 or reach out online for a free quote.
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