How to plaster a brick wall to tie into both exisiting plaster or new gyprock?

[Dan4]

 

  

 

What is the best way to “plaster” a brick wall to tie into both exisiting plaster or new gyprock. What product/s should I use to fill and level. Is normal gyproc 45min ok? Or would I need to use a sealer or mortar first for covering the bricks. The location is internal in a living room, a kitchen and a dinning room.

[EricL]

Hello @Dan4 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about plastering.

I suggest having a quick look at this discussion - How to plaster over new Gyprock plasterboard? by @siva26. You'll find a guide regarding what you'll need to do in order to plaster the Gyprock. In regards to the exposed brickwork, I suggest using Dunlop 20kg Multipurpose Acrylic Render. 

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

Eric

[Dan4]

Thanks Eric. Once I put a coat of the Dunlop acrylic render (up to 10mm as per the instructions) would I then coat the final layer with all purpose gyprock mud?

the product details for the Dunlop don’t tell me if I can sand it flat and then paint it? Would like to get a perfect finish so I can then paint. 

[EricL]

Hi @Dan4 

This is the tricky part of rendering; You'll need to finish the surface perfectly as there will be no second chances to correct the error once the render cures. Make sure to use a rendering trowel for a perfect flat finish. Take your time and don't rush the process the surface finish can be done to a plaster like finish.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[Dan4]

Sorry that didn’t really answer my original question. So the brick gaps are deeper than 10. So for the next coat would I just put gyprock all purpose on top of the render to get it ready for painting? That way I can sand it. Assuming the render you can’t sand?