Plastering from brickwork ongoing advice please

[Po79]

Hi,
I'm hoping to start a thread in here too get help and advice from start to finish for plastering a bedroom that's been taken back to brickwork.
I know there will be some who will want to advise me not to do this and that's perfectly understandable but in order to keep such a thread clear and on track please message me personally so it doesn't detect from what I hope will be a positive thread that others could follow and understand.
I will be asking some dumb questions but hopefully the replies with be productive.
If this is ok here I will upload some photos and questions next.
Thanks
Po79

 

[Po79]

Here a few photos showing the room, they don't really expand on the info very much but photos are always nice!

 

[Spitandpolish]

Hi,
I'm hoping to start a thread in here too get help and advice from start to finish for plastering a bedroom that's been taken back to brickwork.
I know there will be some who will want to advise me not to do this and that's perfectly understandable but in order to keep such a thread clear and on track please message me personally so it doesn't detect from what I hope will be a positive thread that others could follow and understand.
I will be asking some dumb questions but hopefully the replies with be productive.
If this is ok here I will upload some photos and questions next.
Thanks
Po79

Is that you @Dollar .............

 

[ChrispyUK]

Insulated pb external walls, PB internal be easiest, or hardwall internals if you like

 

[Po79]

Thanks but I'll not be applying plasterboard to the walls.
I'm planning on 2-3 coats sand and cement before applying thistle.
I've always used plastering sand on the small jobs I've done in the past however since moving to this area it would seem none of the builders merchants have heard of it before and suggest using sharp sand instead.
My concern is plastering sand is obviously washed to rid it off impurities.
I spoke to a local plasterer who told me he just uses builders sand.
What would the best alternative to genuine plastering sand?

 

[ChrispyUK]

Thanks but I'll not be applying plasterboard to the walls.
I'm planning on 2-3 coats sand and cement before applying thistle.
I've always used plastering sand on the small jobs I've done in the past however since moving to this area it would seem none of the builders merchants have heard of it before and suggest using sharp sand instead.
My concern is plastering sand is obviously washed to rid it off impurities.
I spoke to a local plasterer who told me he just uses builders sand.
What would the best alternative to genuine plastering sand?

How old is the property?

 

[paulf]

How old is the property?

Old enough to know better.

 

[Po79]

Sorry. The house was built around the 1950's.
The mortar is soft enough to scrape out with a screwdriver and the bricks are super hard and very dry.
This was actually going to be my next question...
These walls need to breathe but are so dry I would like to give them a coat of SBR and cement to get a good key, would this seal the wall and prevent it breathing ?

 

[ChrispyUK]

Old enough to know better.

Sorry. The house was built around the 1950's.
The mortar is soft enough to scrape out with a screwdriver and the bricks are super hard and very dry.
This was actually going to be my next question...
These walls need to breathe but are so dry I would like to give them a coat of SBR and cement to get a good key, would this seal the wall and prevent it breathing ?

It’s not a period properly. I think you’re over thinking this. The very fact you’re thinking of using cement render and SBR goes completely against “need to breathe”.

 

[paulf]

It’s not a period properly. I think you’re over thinking this. The very fact you’re thinking of using cement render and SBR goes completely against “need to breathe”.

A strong front there from an award winning diarist.
www.CHD.com/awards/diarist-of-the-year/chrispyuk

 

[Po79]

It’s not a period properly. I think you’re over thinking this. The very fact you’re thinking of using cement render and SBR goes completely against “need to breathe”.

Well if you read my post you will see that I was actually asking the question weather or not too use SBR and cement.
My understanding is that houses of this age need to breathe and that the mortar used contains lime.
Using a sand and cement scratch and float coat with a small amount of lime would be suitable?
If you think what I'm asking is wrong rather than a statement that is critical a statement that is informative would be helpful.

 

[Monkey Boy]

Well if you read my post you will see that I was actually asking the question weather or not too use SBR and cement.
My understanding is that houses of this age need to breathe and that the mortar used contains lime.
Using a sand and cement scratch and float coat with a small amount of lime would be suitable?
If you think what I'm asking is wrong rather than a statement that is critical a statement that is informative would be helpful.

@ChrispyUK will be home soon with a kebab and a glass of lambrini and get back to you I’m sure.
He is one of the more helpful members btw

 

[ChrispyUK]

@ChrispyUK will be home soon with a kebab and a glass of lambrini and get back to you I’m sure.
He is one of the more helpful members btw

Well I have dined on Digbeth’s finest tonight Monkey and still going.

I would insulate externals and do whatever is convenient on the internals. My 30’s house is warm as toast and I’m very happy with the decision to go against the grain

 

[essexandy]

Well if you read my post you will see that I was actually asking the question weather or not too use SBR and cement.
My understanding is that houses of this age need to breathe and that the mortar used contains lime.
Using a sand and cement scratch and float coat with a small amount of lime would be suitable?
If you think what I'm asking is wrong rather than a statement that is critical a statement that is informative would be helpful.

You are a prime example of why a lot of us don't offer advice to DIYers. You need to wind your neck in, graciously accept any little snippets of help and politely ask for further help or better explanations of advice given.
If you don't like banter or answers contrary to what you want to hear, you're in the wrong place.
Good luck.