How to plaster a brick wall?

[Shenley]

how to plaster a small section of a masonry wall

[Jason]

Hi @Shenley,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. We're pleased to have you join us and trust you'll get loads of help and inspiration for all your projects from our wonderful community members.

Could you please tell us a little more about this project and what you hope to achieve? For example, are you repairing a damaged section of plasterboard? Some photos of the wall and a little more detail would help ensure our members give more specific and helpful advice. 

All the best,

Jason

[Shenley]

I have a masonry wall where paint has peeled off. I want to skim that area, about 30cm diameter, with Polyfilla. Is there anything I need to observe to get a smooth surface before I paint the affected area? I have already sanded the area.

[Dave-1]

Afternoon @Shenley 

Any chance of a photo of the area? And is it undercover was another question that just came to mind?

This will potentially change what you will fillthe hole with. Looking at your question is it only the thickness of paint that has come away? 

A photo of the general area and then a photo of the actual hole/paint torn would help.

Dave

[Shenley]

Thanks, Dave. Yes, it is undercover on a bedroom wall in the apartment of an elderly friend of ours. I am going over there tomorrow to finish the job. The fill is only the depth of the paint I have scraped off. Painting over at the moment will only serve to highlight the pattern of the removed paint. Regards, Peter

[Dave-1]

Thank you @Shenley 

Then I would recommend this sika 400ml white filler 101 fine surface filler  or something sililar. I have used it before, (tho it came in a container) for the paint on the ceiling that had flaked and came away. I had removed all the flaky bits and then sanded as you have done. It worked a treat.

Dave

[Shenley]

Thanks, Dave. Regards, Peter

[EricL]

Hello @Shenley 

That's a spot-on recommendation from @Dave-1. My only other suggestion is to make sure that the filler is totally dry before you begin sanding the surface. Please remember to wipe the surface clean before you begin painting the wall.

Please make sure to wear personal protection such as gloves, goggles and a mask when working on your project.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[Shenley]

Thanks everybody. The job went without a hitch. The wall looks perfect.

[Dave-1]

@Shenley 

"Cheering"

Dave