Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Dec 09, 2014 9:03 pm We've just purchased a 1930's semi detached which we plan to renovate the front 3 rooms and extend out the back to create an open plan living area. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Front of House Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Loving 1960's living room Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Floor Plan As the block is under 500sqm we have had to submit plans to council for the build which I am told could take several months to get through . While we are waiting for planning approval to come through I have started doing some cosmetic internal work to the front of the existing building which we are keeping. Being a 1930's era it's solid brick with hard plaster on the walls. We planned on removing the wall paper and repainting the walls however once we started pulling out the old door frames the plaster and cement backing on the walls came away from the brick way to easily. Since its not that well attached it looks like we are going to have to remove all the plaster and then re-plaster the walls. Can we attach Gyprock sheet directly to the bricks with cornice cement? Also the mortar seems to be very dry in the walls. Does this effect the structural integrity of the wall. Does this need to be repaired? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: 1930's semi restoration and renovation - Advice required 2Dec 11, 2014 2:45 pm Quote: Can we attach Gyprock sheet directly to the bricks with cornice cement? Yes you can, we've done a few jobs over the years like this for one reason or another. Quote: Also the mortar seems to be very dry in the walls. Does this effect the structural integrity of the wall. Does this need to be repaired? Personally I'd remove all the old plaster from the ( affected ) walls as much as possible, give it a good clean and re-render the walls with sand/cement. It will help hold the brick wall together better than the sheets over the top. Without actually seeing it in person and testing how bad the plaster is I can only speculate. Do you know a builder or carpenter who can come and have a look ? Stewie Re: 1930's semi restoration and renovation - Advice required 3Dec 15, 2014 9:49 pm Thanks Stewie I don't know any builders but I'll get a plasterer to come take a look. Re: 1930's semi restoration and renovation - Advice required 4Jan 03, 2015 10:24 pm Hey guys, nice looking place! Generally a house of that age will be constructed from the old lime mortar (I.e. With no cement), so mortar joints and render will be soft and dry (don't make them like they used to..... ) Get a structural engineer or a good builder to check the foootings/ walls, and if all good then go with the direct stick plaster board method. Happy renos, James. No the fireplace doesn’t work. It’s been enclosed. I’m not sure what was removed, as it was done quite some time ago - well before what I can see with photos online… 2 8821 Hi I bought an old cupboard that is in desperate need of some TLC. I was seeking some advice as to the best product to use to give it an oil but also bring it to life a… 0 2636 6 20399 |