Plasterboard or plaster?

Question

Is it better to get plasterboard or plaster over brick walls in bedroom?

Nigel · Accepted Answer

Hi . It’s better to plaster using a material called hardwall.
This gives you a solid strong wall.
If you use plaster board ie dot n dab you end up with a hollow gap behind the surface.

The 1st solid option is more expensive.

Tom · Answer

Plasterboard would have to be dot & dab  on to the brick. Or your other option is to put a bonding coat over the brick then a skim coat. Both work equally as well.  

Hope this helps.

Mo · Answer

Morning madam 
It depends if it just one wall I would used on coat bonding than skimming over it .
If the whole room then definitely plasterboard all over 
I hope I have indicated you to what you need to know 
Thank you

Adam · Answer

Traditional float and set is always best, dabbing plasterboard leaves hollow spots for potential holes ect, but that’s how most of it’s done these days entirely your decision

Ray · Answer

Hi Moisture resistant plasterboard would be ok to use on the bathroom walls

Richard · Answer

I would always suggest plaster over plasterboard the problem is not many can float and set these days and just dot and dab

Mark · Answer

sand and cement ruffing coat is always the best solution tried and tested honestly

Liviu · Answer

If you fit plasterboard on your wall you have to skim anyway but this will depend on your budget and what is the purpose of that wall. If it will be a wardrobe then it is better to render and plaster the wall.

Connor · Answer

Getting the walls bonded then skimmed would be better than plaster board

Daren · Answer

Plaster is more of a solid finish. But plasterboard is fine. Cleaner and dryer job.

Robin · Answer

Plasterboard then skim it with multi-finish plaster over them too

Plasterboard or plaster?

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