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Proper dot & dab isn’t just sticking boards to a wall – it’s a method that decides the final quality 🧱 In this video I’m explaining how many dabs are actually needed per board and why spacing really matters 🎯 Thickness of adhesive is critical, and once the plasterboard is pressed to the wall, that’s it 🚫 If you pull it back, you must add more adhesive – otherwise you’ll end up with hollow gaps and future problems ⚠️ Every tradesman has their own method, but the result must always be the same
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