Hello.
Firstly I'm not a plasterer but would welcome your advise for when I engage one. I've received conflicting advice so want to do it right.
I'm renovating a 200 year old cottage which has solid 2 ft (approx) stone walls and solid floors.
The rear of the house is back to earth to a height of 2 feet.
I've removed vinyl wallpaper (!) and old plaster to a meter to reveal the stone which was damp but is now drying nicely and is in good condition.
I believe old walls like this need to breathe so I've been advised to membrane and plaster with breathable plaster such as White Wall.
If I understand correctly I DO NOT want to seal the wall with slurry or sand/cement so intend to do the above and make sure I have adequate ventilation and heating.
Am I on the right lines?
Thanks
Firstly I'm not a plasterer but would welcome your advise for when I engage one. I've received conflicting advice so want to do it right.
I'm renovating a 200 year old cottage which has solid 2 ft (approx) stone walls and solid floors.
The rear of the house is back to earth to a height of 2 feet.
I've removed vinyl wallpaper (!) and old plaster to a meter to reveal the stone which was damp but is now drying nicely and is in good condition.
I believe old walls like this need to breathe so I've been advised to membrane and plaster with breathable plaster such as White Wall.
If I understand correctly I DO NOT want to seal the wall with slurry or sand/cement so intend to do the above and make sure I have adequate ventilation and heating.
Am I on the right lines?
Thanks