We have moved into an ex-local authority 1920's house and are in the process of doing it up. Upon stripping back layers of wood-chip wallpaper, it became apparant that the plaster is not in good condition. Loads of it just crumbles off exposing the brick. There is no cavity wall so I am worried about the cold. When you tap the plaster some has clearly blown but the odd bit is OK. The plaster is easy to strip off. Patches have come off when I removed skirting.
What would you recomend?
Should I get rid of all the plaster back to brick and start again?
If so should I use insulated plasterboard... or should I just plaster straight onto the brick? Is that possible?
What do I do about damp proofing?
I am not a plasterer as you can tell so really need some advice!
What would you recomend?
Should I get rid of all the plaster back to brick and start again?
If so should I use insulated plasterboard... or should I just plaster straight onto the brick? Is that possible?
What do I do about damp proofing?
I am not a plasterer as you can tell so really need some advice!