AA-Lewisham
New Member
Hey all,
I've just bought an overpriced renovation project as my first house, and while I’m getting the professionals in where needed, I’ve been doing most of the work myself.
I’ve got two questions:
1) I've just had a chimney removed, and the carpenter mentioned that plaster adhesive won’t stick to soot-covered bricks. Is he right? If so, what’s the solution?
2) I’m dot-and-dabbing soundproofing boards onto the party wall between the kitchen and dining room, which will be plastered over for the final finish. The cooker will be positioned on this party wall—do I need to use moisture-resistant board for that section? I was thinking about steam from cooking, but I assume it won’t be an issue as there’ll be a layer of plaster over the board.
I’m probably overthinking this!
I've just bought an overpriced renovation project as my first house, and while I’m getting the professionals in where needed, I’ve been doing most of the work myself.
I’ve got two questions:
1) I've just had a chimney removed, and the carpenter mentioned that plaster adhesive won’t stick to soot-covered bricks. Is he right? If so, what’s the solution?
2) I’m dot-and-dabbing soundproofing boards onto the party wall between the kitchen and dining room, which will be plastered over for the final finish. The cooker will be positioned on this party wall—do I need to use moisture-resistant board for that section? I was thinking about steam from cooking, but I assume it won’t be an issue as there’ll be a layer of plaster over the board.
I’m probably overthinking this!
