Lesson 1Metal stud erection: fixing tracks to floor/ ceiling, setting studs plumb, spacing, bracing, and cutting to fitMaster metal stud wall building by fixing tracks, setting studs plumb and square, control spacing and bracing, and work with openings and services to make strong, exact frame for plasterboard linings.
Fixing head and floor tracks strongSetting studs plumb and linedStud spacing at 400mm or 600mmNogging, bracing, and stiffeningMaking openings in stud wallsLesson 2Fixing plasterboard: screw patterns, board orientation (stagger joints), cutting for openings and returnsLearn right plasterboard fixing, including board way, joint stagger, screw patterns, and cutting for openings, while control gaps, edge support, and damage to get stable, flat lining ready for finish.
Board way on walls and ceilingsStaggering up and down jointsScrew types, spacing, and edge distancesCutting boards for sockets and servicesMaking returns, corners, and soffitsLesson 3Trim and finishing: beads, movement joints, perimeter seals, and prepping for paintingLearn how to put trims, beads, movement joints, and edge seals, den prep surfaces for paint by fix small faults, clean dust, and put right primers for strong decorative finishes.
Fixing angle and stop beadsDefining and sealing movement jointsEdge sound and fire sealsFilling small holes and small marksDust clean and primer choiceLesson 4Preparing substrate: cleaning, repairing loose masonry, raking out joints, treating damp or contaminationLearn how to prep backgrounds for dry lining by cleaning, fixing, and steadying masonry, handle moisture and dirt, and make sound, level, and matching base dat support long stick and performance.
Cleaning and degreasing wall surfacesRaking and fixing loose jointsRebonding hollow or weak masonryTreating damp, salts, and stainsPrimers and bonding agents choiceLesson 5Taping and jointing sequence: joint tape selection, setting coat, fill coat, finish coat, sanding and defect inspectionFollow logical taping and jointing order, from tape choice and setting coats to fill, finish, and sanding, while control drying, light, and fault check to get smooth, paint-ready surfaces.
Choosing paper or mesh joint tapePutting setting and fill coatsFinish coats and edge featheringDrying times and weather controlSanding, back light, and fault checksLesson 6Final inspection and handover checks: plumb, flatness tolerances, acoustic checks (basic in-situ tests)Understand final check and handover, including plumb and flatness limits, joint quality, sound checks, and papers, making sure dry lining meet spec and ready for next workers.
Checking plumb, level, and flatnessLooking at joints, beads, and cornersBasic site sound performance checksRecording faults and fix actionsHandover papers and sign-offLesson 7Installing insulation and allowances for services: routing electrical and data, using service zones and conduit strategiesLook into how to put insulation and plan for services in dry lining, using service areas, pipes, and grommets to protect wires and keep sound, fire, and heat performance without damage linings.
Types and place of cavity insulationService areas in walls and ceilingsRouting electrical and low-voltage dataPipes, capping, and wire protectionKeeping fire and sound strongLesson 8Door and window reveals: framing reveals, jamb linings, lintel/ disable transition detailsUnderstand how to frame and line door and window reveals, including stud framing, jamb linings, lintel details, and changes to near finishes, while keep clearances, fire, and sound performance.
Framing studs around openingsSetting jamb studs and trimmersBoarding window and door revealsLintel and head detail fixesHandling movement and sealant gapsLesson 9Dot-and-dab adhesive method: adhesive specification, dab patterns, board positioning and temporary fixationUnderstand dot-and-dab way, including adhesive types, mixing, dab layout, and board place, while control plumb, flatness, curing, and temp support to get secure, even linings on masonry walls.
Adhesive types and maker specsMixing, pot life, and workability checksSetting dab lines and patternsPlacing boards and tapping to lineTemp props and curing timesLesson 10Setting out and marking: datum lines, plaster thickness allowances, stud centers (600mm or 400mm), and door/window revealsBuild exact setting out skills by making base lines, checking levels and plumb, allowing for plaster thickness, and marking stud centers, openings, and reveals to get steady, matched dry lining layouts.
Making horizontal base linesTransferring levels and checking plumbAllowances for plaster and skim depthMarking stud centers and grid linesSetting door and window openings
