Plaster on Brick

[Kitch]

Hi

I'm renovating. Is it OK to just gyprock onto brick?

I have both cement blocks and regular brick. I was thinking stud adhesive and a couple of anka screws

I've spent a bit of time searching but can't find an answer to this one.

[gpkennedy]

Kitch, use Masonry Adhesive, it is a specialised glue attaching for gyprock to brick. If the brick is painted, then the paint needs to be removed where you are going to daub the adhesive. A hammer will do just chip away at the paint, if any.. The glue is applied in generous dollops to the paint free brick. Place the bottom sheet of plaster against the glued wall and GENTLY push it back into the glue with a straight edge. Don't try to push it too far, just enough to get the sheet straight, use a level as well.
The top sheet should be then placed on top of the bottom sheet while there is still some give in the glue behind the bottom sheet. This helps line up the recessed edges of the plasterboard. Dont use much force. Use the straight edge all over the wall, horizontal and vertical and all angles in between.

If you are going to run any wires/plumbing under the plasterboard consider using some Rondo or other product to lift the sheet away from the wall.
Masonry wall systems, brick wall stick on (http://www.knaufplasterboard.com.au/systems/masonry-walls.php)
George

[Rod Dyson]

I have lost internet for a week :( i explain this on my website. Pics etc are of a tilt panel wall but same for any masonary wall cheers rod

[CPE W&C]

I always use cornice adhesive for sticking sheets to masonry. Just my preference.

[Rod Dyson]

I always use cornice adhesive for sticking sheets to masonry. Just my preference.

Me too

[Prle77]

I've just used liquid nails and it worked well :)

[Rod Dyson]

I've just used liquid nails and it worked well :)

You have no adjustment to level/straighten a wall using LN's

can work in a small area but not recomended.

[barney118]

You also need to consider termite protection, is there any current? As the bricks could be exposed for that very reason visual inspection


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[bigredpaws]

Kitch, I hope you don't mind if I jump into your thread with the same sort of question.

We've just purchased a home that has exposed brick walls inside and we would like to have them gyprocked to try and make the house look a little bigger.

Some friends have said that we should get a professional in and not try and do this ourselves. They're very experienced renovators so I am inclined to go with their advice. But.... approximately how much are we looking at to gyprock the house? It's tiny at 96m2

[Rod Dyson]

Kitch, I hope you don't mind if I jump into your thread with the same sort of question.

We've just purchased a home that has exposed brick walls inside and we would like to have them gyprocked to try and make the house look a little bigger.

Some friends have said that we should get a professional in and not try and do this ourselves. They're very experienced renovators so I am inclined to go with their advice. But.... approximately how much are we looking at to gyprock the house? It's tiny at 96m2

It is impossible to give you a reliable estimate of cost. Too many factors to consider that are unknown. In any event I am loath to give estimates of cost on this site expcept some very broad estimates, that really are not of any great benefit IMO.

Best get a local plasterers in to measure and give you quote.

[METRIX]

Use Gyprock Masonry Adhesive.

Gyprock : Plasters (http://www.gyprock.com.au/ourproducts/products/plasters.aspx)