I have an old fireplace in the kitchen which has an assortment of tiles on it. Now the old floor standing boiler has been removed there is a miss-match. I intend to hack off all the tiles but I can see behind these is the bare brick/stone of the wall adjoining next door.
As I have absolutely no experience in plastering (but really want to give it a crack) and its not that important an area as such should I
Rough out on the wall initially and then plaster, or
Dry line the wall (dot & dab as a fixing??) and then plaster over the board?
I know I will probably make a hash of it but I think if I dryline and really bodger it could probably pull off the board and start again! Where if I plaster over the cement render and muck up will take a bit too correct it...
Am I right in saying I would need to PVA the p/board before plastering?
Whats the vital equipment I would need? Is there a good float for beginners size wize etc. There seem to be a lot to choose from. Is there a ready mix plaster that will provide good results if going for the plasterboard option? Any advice greatfully received..will probably youtube a few instructional videos too!
And yes of course I could pay someone to do it but am keen to practice even though it will probably cost me more.
As I have absolutely no experience in plastering (but really want to give it a crack) and its not that important an area as such should I
Rough out on the wall initially and then plaster, or
Dry line the wall (dot & dab as a fixing??) and then plaster over the board?
I know I will probably make a hash of it but I think if I dryline and really bodger it could probably pull off the board and start again! Where if I plaster over the cement render and muck up will take a bit too correct it...
Am I right in saying I would need to PVA the p/board before plastering?
Whats the vital equipment I would need? Is there a good float for beginners size wize etc. There seem to be a lot to choose from. Is there a ready mix plaster that will provide good results if going for the plasterboard option? Any advice greatfully received..will probably youtube a few instructional videos too!
And yes of course I could pay someone to do it but am keen to practice even though it will probably cost me more.