Browse Forums Interior Decorating Lounge 1 Oct 22, 2008 10:49 am House is full brick flush motar joints. Would like to get rid of the brick work inside. What would be the best way to do that without having to render or move the cornice? Re: Interior brickwork 2Oct 22, 2008 11:01 am you can put plasterboard over it, but probably have to remove cornice and replace it (not sure on that).
or paint it... which hides the brick colour but you can still see brickwork. i think there is thick paint that is supposed to look like render. this probably doesnt help. Maleena Hardy Curiouser & Curiouser Vintage-Handmade-Interior & Colour Consultancy http://www.curiouserandcuriouser.com.au Re: Interior brickwork 3Oct 22, 2008 4:23 pm Considering the cornice usually has a lip on the bottom, you should be able to get away with gyprocking over the brick. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Interior brickwork 4Oct 22, 2008 5:28 pm You could paint the brickwork and morter white. This then appears like the walls are palstered and painted and the brickwork isn't as noticable.
Its a cheaper alternative to live with until the possible option of plastering and re cornicing comes along. I am in the same situation, would you be able to give some insights in to this? I am in SA 8 17047 I wanted to get some thoughts on the quality of workmanship on the following brickwork? are there specific clauses in Australian Standards which relate… 0 4805 |