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advertising feature
don’t rush into
wall lining
decisions
These days, we hate having to wait
for things. And achieving the look we
want in our homes is no exception.
When renovating, it’s so tempting to rush in and start
stripping wallpaper and simply painting or papering over
your old wall linings without fi rst considering whether you
will end up with the fi nish and comfort you really want.
By replacing, rather than reusing, your old existing wall
linings it is much easier to not only get a superbly smooth
wall fi nish but to build in a host of 21st century benefi ts at
the same time, like:
• insulation in the walls to make your home warmer, drier,
and easier and cheaper to heat;
• power points and light switches where you need them
(you can check the safety of your existing wiring at the
same time);
• modern conveniences such as phone, TV, internet
outlets, security alarm, and a surround-sound home
entertainment system.
Now, if you think that all sounds like too much bother and
rather costly, you couldn’t be more wrong.
An experienced builder or plasterboard installer and
stopper can remove existing wall linings and install new
ones quickly and with minimum fuss. What’s more, getting
brand new GIB ® Plasterboard wall linings, GIB-Cove ® along
with new skirtings and architraves, as well as insulation on
exterior walls will cost around just $300 extra per room!
So don’t be in a rush to hire that wallpaper steamer for
days on end when for a little extra investment you’ll end up
with a superior fi nish, as well as a warmer, drier home.