Dryliner

Dryliners create walls and rooms in buildings. They use plasterboard to hide pipes and wires, make space for insulation and smooth out uneven surfaces. They can build suspended ceilings, raised floors, and provide specialist soundproofing. The role involves measuring, cutting and attaching plasterboard (fixing), and sealing over joints between boards to smooth the edges (finishing). As a dryliner you will be responsible for creating walls using plasterboard.

The job role of a dryliner involves the following duties:

• Measuring and cutting plasterboard to the right size
• Fixing boards to metal or timber ceiling joists
• Cutting boards to fit around doorways and windows
• Sealing joints using fillers and adhesives
• Taping over seals and applying plaster to the boards
• Sanding down surfaces ready for painting and decorating
• Working at a client’s home or business, or on a construction site.