What do I do with this wall!?

[gjcinldn]

Hello.

First time poster and, to a degree, first time DIYer.

I am tearing out the old and installing a new kitchen.

All going alright at the moment but I have a question about one of the walls.
It is an internal party wall on a 1970s extension. The original extension didn't have planning permission so I suspect it was a quick job with a breeze block wall.

I have attached a photo to the thread to give you a sense of the condition of the wall.
With this mix of materials and condition what should I be using to fill the gaps and make the wall good for a mix of tiles and wood cladding?

Would I need to use a mix of British Gypsum bonding and hard wall?

Any tips or guidance very gratefully received!

Thanks so much.

GJC

 

[Wayners]

Watch. On the trowel.... YouTube.
See similar plastered..

Could seal and bond and skim.
Or
Dot and dab plasterboard over

 

[gjcinldn]

Thanks so much for this! His YouTube page is full of good info!

 

[JohnD]

I can't see the gaps, but if you mean in the blockwork, sand and cement mortar has a longer working time, and IMO is much easier for a beginner. It also has more strength, which you will appreciate when you are screwing cabinets or something to the wall.

Spray the wall with water first to prevent the cement drying out too fast before it cures.

If you can apply it fairly flat, you can skim over with finish plaster. This is done in my area as a local traditional technique.

 

[ree]

OP,
Before any making good you should have a firm, dimensioned lay-out for that wall (for the whole kitchen) - cu pipe runs, work top(?), outlets, appliances & units(?) or you might end up going back over your work?
All cables runs are best sunk in metal channels - all runs to be in Safe Zones - all elec device boxes to be exactly positioned. Appliance sockets should be easily accessible.
What is on the upper wall - lining paper?
If you intend to cover the wall with tile & cladding there is no need for skimming - just a plumb & flat surface.
You've already returned onto the far wall &, presumably the sink wall is next to be worked on - so dont jump the gun on patching plaster until all the walls surfaces are exposed.