What tools to remove plaster?

Question

We will be knocking down the conservatory shortly but there is plaster on the outside walls on top of the original brickwork. How can I get this layer off to reveal the original bricks again without damaging them? Will I need to get a professional in?

Edison · Accepted Answer

The easiest way to remove the old plaster off the walls is using a sds hammer drill with a flat chisel.You dont need a professional you can do it yourself , keep the sds in an angle so you are removing the plaster and not damaging the bricks .
Hope it helps

Stephen · Answer

try yourself ist with a hamer and a bolster if it rock hard you need a sds hamer or similar tool ask athire shop just need to be carefull

Callum · Answer

Hammer drill using the canjo setting .use drill at an angle to get behind the render , will damage bricks slightly , depends how heavy handed you are

Leigh · Answer

Hammer bolster or just use kangoo hammer.

Lee · Answer

Try mini breaker, be careful that if left to elements could cause damp issues as internal plaster is Porous

Gino · Answer

The (Render) may come off with hammer and flat bolster ! If it’s really hard chances are bricks will be damaged? These can be repaired by a restorer

Richard · Answer

Hi it will be difficult to remove it without damaging the bricks a cheap breaker will be fine or the old fashioned way with a hammer and bolster

John · Answer

I would use hammer and bolster or drill with chisel bit on it but be careful in case you damage brick work

George · Answer

I would use a sds hammer drill with the correct bit (chisel) and try take it off with care, it depends on the brick/block work behind the render wether it would get damaged or not, it’s a case of taking a small patch of render off and seeing what it’s like. It’s a very messy job and can be a nightmare to take off or it can be really easy simple process. 
I think personally if your not too sure with this sort of stuff then it would be best to get someone professional in to do it, someone with liability insurance and someone competent as this is the structure of your property.

Ashley · Answer

Ads hammer drill with chisel take your time and try to remove it slowly it’s going to be hard to not damage the brick work but best of luck with it mate

What tools to remove plaster?

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