For dryliners, efficiency is everything, and anything that can help improve precision and increase speed is particularly useful. This is why laser levels are so popular with dryliners. A faster, more accurate alternative to traditional spirit levels and string lines, laser levels are now seen as a must-have for professionals.
Here, we discuss whether laser levels can save dryliners time and if they’re worth the investment.
A laser level projects a highly visible horizontal or vertical beam of light onto surfaces, creating a perfectly straight and level reference line. This allows dryliners to set out frameworks, ceilings, partitions, and plasterboards with high accuracy, all without needing to constantly check or remeasure.
There are several types of laser levels:
Each type is designed to simplify layout work, reducing the need for time-consuming manual measurements.
1. Faster setup
Traditional methods often involve chalk lines, tape measures, and spirit levels, all of which take time to set up, check, and adjust. A laser level can be mounted on a tripod, switched on, and self-levelled in seconds. Within moments, it projects a perfect reference line across the room, ready for marking or fixing.
2. Single-person operation
With a traditional level, one person usually holds the tool while another marks or adjusts. Laser levels eliminate the need for a second pair of hands, so a dryliner can work independently.
3. Consistent accuracy
Every measurement made with a tape or spirit level introduces small errors that can add up over large areas. A laser level provides continuous, consistent accuracy, reducing waste and ensuring time is spent effectively.
4. Speed in repetition
Drylining often involves repetitive tasks, like fixing studs and aligning boards. Once the laser level is in place, the same line can guide multiple installations quickly and precisely without repeated measuring.
In practice, laser levels mean faster job completion, fewer mistakes, and less downtime spent checking measurements.
Laser levels are particularly valuable in commercial or multi-room projects, where consistent height and alignment are vital. Whether completing studwork, track placement, or board fixing, having an accurate, reliable reference line speeds up work significantly.
Not every job requires high-end laser equipment. For small or one-off domestic projects, a basic spirit level may still do the job. However, for professional dryliners, a mid-range cross-line or rotary laser offers excellent value.
Modern models are self-levelling, battery-powered, and robust enough for site conditions. Many also feature magnetic mounts or wall brackets, allowing quick setup, even in tight spaces. Maintenance is minimal, just keep the lens clean, store it safely, and check calibration periodically.
For dryliners, a quality laser level speeds up layout work, boosts accuracy, and reduces labour costs. Over the course of multiple projects, the time saved quickly outweighs the initial cost of the tool, making a laser level a smart investment.
Whether you’re working solo or as part of a team, a laser level helps you work smarter, ensuring every line, wall, and ceiling is accurate first time. At WF Supplies, we sell a range of lasers that can help dryliners save time. View our range and find the right option for you.