Should plasterboard touch the floor?

Question

I'm having a new room created in a bedroom and wanted to know if I should go all the way down to the floor with the plasterboards?

Paul · Accepted Answer

If the room is upstairs I.e on a 2nd or 3rd floor then you can come all the way to the floor no problem but if it is on the ground floor then it is always advisable to keep plasterboard or any plaster an inch or 2 off the ground in order to prevent ground water coming into contact with it which could lead to damp issues including rising damp.

Kevin · Answer

The answer is no , don't know why just what I was always taught . I usually cut slices of spare board to put on floor as spacers , two thick

Martin · Answer

No plasterboards should be one cm from the Bottom of the floor

Jason · Answer

Hi mate definitely not it will course rising damp on the walls

Zulfiqar · Answer

Being a decorator I think there shouldn't be any issue if plasterboard touching the floor. However skirting board can cover if any gap left under the plasterboard. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks

Jonny · Answer

Hi Gavin 
Hope all is well

No keep it of the ground by about 20mm or so

Jason · Answer

If its just floor boards then going to the floor will be absolutely fine

Gareth · Answer

Yes on a wood floor but on ground floor its a good idea to keek it up 1/2inch to stop damp transfer

Mike · Answer

No- this is the reason we have skirting boards fitted afterwards. Allowing a half inch gap stops any moisture creeping up and damaging the boards and finish.

Millie · Answer

No, the plasterboard shout butt up the walls and ceiling and be just off the floor.

Should plasterboard touch the floor?

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