I live in a 1903 sandstone first floor tenement flat. I need to plaster a large cubboard (6ft by 5ft by 2.5ft) which will house a combiboiler. What will be the best technique to plaster it? My flat has no problems with damp but it is a priority of mine to have this continue.
2 walls are internal brick walls, a single skin of brick with the lime plaster applied directly. The other wall is an external stone wall , about 600mm thick , with a lime and lath finish internally.
So is it best to take away the old plaster completely back to the brick and stone? The old plaster is shot in a number places, but is fine in others.
How should I plaster the internal and external walls? Do I use plasterboard, if yes using batons or the dab method? Or should I use wet plaster, if so should it be lime plaster or modern plasters? If modern plasters which brand would be best to keep walls dry? I am aware of the additional difficulty and cost if lime plaster is needed so would be happy with alternatives if lime plaster is not strictly needed.
Any help advice would be appreciated.
2 walls are internal brick walls, a single skin of brick with the lime plaster applied directly. The other wall is an external stone wall , about 600mm thick , with a lime and lath finish internally.
So is it best to take away the old plaster completely back to the brick and stone? The old plaster is shot in a number places, but is fine in others.
How should I plaster the internal and external walls? Do I use plasterboard, if yes using batons or the dab method? Or should I use wet plaster, if so should it be lime plaster or modern plasters? If modern plasters which brand would be best to keep walls dry? I am aware of the additional difficulty and cost if lime plaster is needed so would be happy with alternatives if lime plaster is not strictly needed.
Any help advice would be appreciated.