How To Direct Stick Plasterboard Over A Brickwall - Dot And Dab

[@RetrocarStyle]

Excellent video!! Please keep making these videos. I often wondered how to cover brick walls in homes or building made of cinder block or bricks such as these. This is apparently just one of the many options to cover brick structures. Also video was straight forward, no b.s. and looks simple.

[@mattiaswisemann7266]

There are a few reasons we sheet horizontally in Oz. 1 in a typical application the horizontal sheets oppose the studs, making the whole construction stronger (same on ceilings, external cladding, roof sheets etc) its basic engineering. 2 You're working at 1200/1350 off the floor in most cases making it way faster/ more comfortable than reaching up and bending down. 3 Butt Joins... are eliminated by using longer sheets 4. (most importantly) Take for example a 6m run down a hall/ceiling where there is a lot of light thrown (glancing light) - 2x 6m horizontal sheets leaves 1 joint taped and set in contrast to 5x vertical joins to show up imperfections. light is the first thing to consider in any situation and carpenters should always consider and frame with the plasterers in mind.

[@OurBuild]

Great tips mate 👍

[@sydneyshinshi]

And painters in mind to finish after the plasterers do their bit. Ultimately the painter cops it it you can see the sets.

[@tgk300xx4]

Matthew Wiseman Vertical sheets like I use in the U.K. are better.

[@nc3826]

OFC, a horizontal orientation increases its raking strength. But it also needs to have stagger the joints and glue applied too. So like it or not these are just basic engineering principles. And its just common sense for anyone that takes the time to think about it objectively. That can be applied for most types of construction. And on a separate note if the gypsum drywall is then replaced with magnesium oxide wallboard. It will add enough raking strengths to make it more practice to replace wood based sheathing ie OSB or plywood with ridge foam sheathing in most cases. But check with a licensed structural engineer to be sure in a particular case.

[@mattiaswisemann7266]

​@@nc3826 Everything should be glued and staggered. It's just common sense, but unfortunately, in some cases, people don't think objectively.

[@nom843]

were can i buy one of those straight edges???

[@rvdumitru90]

Hello, Nice video. Is this working also on painted brick wall?

[@navamimurali9149]

Which glue you used to stick the plasterboard?

[@ploctosor]

Hi just wondering if I can use gyprock masonry adhesive instead of cornice . Thank you

[@joshuahorne2899]

Yes

[@magnum357225]

Is it better to do the dot and dab or to strech it like on tiles, and can these boards be used in a welding workshop? Thanks

[@crunchycheetocreations4317]

Quick question. So I am planning on drywalling my brick wall and this process seems way easier than framing it all out. But I plan on putting shelves up after it’s dry walled. Will I still be able to put up long heavy shelves without framing it first?

[@Monsieur405]

Ryan Helfrich yep, make sure your shelf anchors reach into the masonry.

[@douglee650]

Would plywood be better for this?

[@aymannakhla70]

What mortar are you using to adhesive the drywall ?

[@jacconnell3896]

Great video, thank you. Very straight forward explanation and demonstration. Can you advise what type and size of nails you used? Thank you.

[@corkion]

great video i have a damp wall can i put this plaster board on the wall thats damp??

[@rrssrr123]

no mate. the damp will come through. you need to sort out the damp first.

[@chrise9877]

Would this dot and dab method work if using fibre cement sheets instead of plasterboard??

[@theamerican4609]

Is this an interior or exteriror wall? Can this be used on an exterior wall?

[@WiseEyes313]

Hi I’m a DIY beginner. Have a few questions: 1. I’m ensuring the plasterboard doesn’t touch the floor to avoid damp. But this means there’s a little void between the floor and the external wall - is this ok/normal? We have an old solid wall house from the 1900s 2. What’s the name of the bonding coat you used? 3. What’s your view on using a plasterboard adhesive instead or a “bonding coat!?

[@kinetic1259]

1. The bottom is covered by the skirting board. 2. Gyprock comes in base and top coat. The top coat is a bit finer. 3. Gyprock is a commercial name for plasterboard. 4. Not sure how this guy thinks he's gonna run those electrical cables behind the wall, so if you need to have cables, you'll need a frame or some furring strips to raise the gyprock away from the wall. This shouldn't be done over concrete without a vapour barrier in-between.

[@gillesmignon4]

Hi there . Is it possible to fix plasterboard in a shed , considering the humidity here in north UK ? Thanks

[@diaryofafoodgeek8938]

Hello. We have a brick framed home with plaster interior walls. We want to install beadboard as a wainscoat. The company recommends installing timber battons to screw the wall boards to but this seems extreme to me. Could we use an adhesive instead and if so what would you recommend? We are only going 900mm up the walls and plan to install top and bottom moulding over the wall panels and they only require adhesive. Thanks in advance!

[@stevetanoski7223]

hi im just wondering what thickness is fine to use on the wall is 10mm fine or would you go 13mm.

[@OurBuild]

+Steve Tanoski Hi Steve, I used 10mm, but if you have wonky walls sometimes the 13mm board is easier to work with because its stiffer.

[@clivethereddevil3178]

is it better to also add some screws or will it stay just using the cement ?

[@OurBuild]

The cement will do the trick 👍

[@clivethereddevil3178]

@@OurBuild thank you and thanks for the informative videos you make. They are fantastic for novices like me.

[@ariannebovie9835]

Is the adhesive product just regular drywall compound?

[@leelipinski4667]

Dude, you made it look so easy. I'm a diyer and did similar with Hardibacker board in my bathroom and drove me crazy trying to get it plumb and level. Good job thou

[@jonesconrad1]

I added battons and shimmed them level, then fixed to that.

[@mifl6739]

Just wondering - any reason why you chose cornice cement, as opposed to Gyprock Masonry Adhesive (which would appear to be the recommended product for the job)? Cheers!

[@OurBuild]

Both will work fine 👍

[@mifl6739]

@@OurBuild Ta muchly for the quick response, but it doesn't actually answer the question I asked!

[@OurBuild]

@@mifl6739My reason for using it is because I always have for 20+ years and never had a problem with it.

[@kimotto9833]

I’m going over internal brick wall so how thick should the gyprock be cheers

[@OurBuild]

10mm

[@Riffslinger77]

Alright James. Looking at putting plaster on a brick wall, but I thought you had to put a stud frame up first? Other than of course being a lot faster, are there other advantages? I'm going to be doing it with an aim to soundproof the wall as much as possible. Would it be best to use a stud wall and have sound insulation between the brick and plaster? Totally new to DIY!

[@Maxkil]

Hey Dave External walls need to be battened out for moisture and seepage unless its a double brick

[@squeakmillward]

if you are worried about damp penetration use a tanking slurry first much easier than battening out

[@sahinahmod8384]

What is the size/thickness of this plasterboard please , would this be ideal to insulate a garage as I don’t want to use timber due to taking too much space

[@IllIllllllll]

12.5mm

[@coasttocountrycustomfurnit402]

When putting in the nails to hold the second and or third sheet,do you need to pre drill the holes?

[@KINGKUSHORLANDO]

it helps

[@cvwagon]

Not if you pick the mortar lines, usually you can drive a nail into these rather than the brick itself; as it's only temporary. It's not holding weight, gravity takes care of that. It's to prevent the sheet falling over away from the wall.

[@mohammedbajaber8691]

So my I know what the difference between wall board and gypsum board...?

[@nitdiver5]

Thank you for the time and effort putting your videos up! You always make it look so easy!

[@OurBuild]

+nitdiver5 , Thank you!! I hope I don't make it look to easy :) Have a great day.

[@jimaros69]

Could you please help an let me know if i can Stick Plasterboard on a concrete ceiling? only stick no screws

[@OurBuild]

jimaros69 I wouldn't advise it mate, I haven't seen it done before.

[@Shorts-ru8jt]

@@jimaros69dont use dob use fixing screws if it's a ceiling you should have joists to screw into

[@jimaros69]

@@Shorts-ru8jt joists? We are talking about real house not my daughter's doll house. It's all brick and concrete.

[@carbonbarber1821]

Hey, is it an Australian thing to put your boards up landscape like that? Is that a standard length board too, they look huge compared to the Uk

[@Paul_Zernick]

Yep. Standard height wall takes 2 sheets lengthways. All day everyday. Maximum speed, maximum coverage. Want to go spec build then that's where you pay, everytime you break code it's gonna cost waste of materials and increased labour. Stick to code and you get in on time, money, materials and labour

[@OurBuild]

Over long walls that are not 100% straight i prefer this way as i find it easier to get a straight joint, vertical you have more joints to set along the wall, and if not set straight they will show up when you look along them.

[@carbonbarber1821]

+Our Build makes sense, guess only real advantage is no butt joints when vertical. Curious because wanting to move out there and do it. Anyone know if the money's good?

[@OurBuild]

Thanks mate, its a pretty competitive market over here, and to be honest a lot of low paid labour has flooded the plastering market. That said if you do a great job you will always have work in any of the major cities as the building boom is pretty crazy over here at the moment.

[@bikerchrisukk]

handy video and comments about laying horizontal or vertical, horizontal does make sense for long walls - thanks for the hint and G'day from my Aussie brother-in-law :-)

[@reece9170]

Can you use cornice cement to glue fibre cement sheets to brick on exterior walls ?

[@OurBuild]

Not sure, but if it's exterior I'd generally say no unless it was completely waterproofed somehow.

[@WhosThisPersonNotMe]

are you located in nsw?

[@folerx]

any reason for horizontal vs vertical install?

[@OurBuild]

Less settings of joints

[@morend1]

can i place drywall diectly on a plaster wall? the plaster is also direvctly on a brick wall

[@fraxinus_ash]

I would like to know this too, I've just taken back the skim after removing tiles and I need a nice flat/level surface for the cladding I'm putting on.

[@BillDeanstlrealestate]

This is all well and good but I can't find cornice cement here is the US? Do you know what other adhesive would work?

[@OurBuild]

Bill Dean It would be a plaster cement of some kind, maybe check with your local drywall supplier and tell them what you want to do and they would be able to recommend a product.

[@BillDeanstlrealestate]

Thank you!

[@vbroder15]

+Bill Dean The Corner cement is primarily used to glue the corners and not the plasterboard to the brick. Use masonry adhesives, it's much stronger.

[@BillDeanstlrealestate]

Thank you , that is very helpful

[@hughrosen5146]

@@BillDeanstlrealestate Hi Bill-I’m in the US, too. What adhesive did you end up using? I was planning on liquid nails for my installation. Any comments helpful.

[@tonyseeger2009]

Good instructional video, no BS, Thanks.

[@tanyacrockett4233]

Could this work over tile?

[@jimsaunders8395]

I need to dot and dab some plasterboard onto brickwork that's had clear silicon sealant on, im worried about it not sticking . Is there something I can put on brickwork , or will I have to fix batterns ? Thanks

[@OurBuild]

Hi Jim, should be able to grind or sand with an abrasive disc in a few spots where you are going to plaster.

[@td1lifestyle597]

How to get rid of the dot and dab? right now i am dealing with the spots left over after removing a chalkboard

[@gollaku66]

Its there any problem if we put board in verticaly, by the way this is great video!

[@Darkstar.....]

Use masonry cement not cornice cement. Both are gyprock products. Use the olaster dobs closer and apply them so it sits off the wall to make up for uneven brick work. Make sure the mix is on the thicker side but not too thick it looses stickiness. Some where around soft serve of thickened cream. Dont apply too much force when slapping the board flat with straight edge. If you dont have a background in a trade i would recommend trying to do it yourself. It might cost you more to redo then to have it done professionally from the start.

[@johnfranco2153]

I noticed you didn't stagger your sheets? IMO this makes it harder to make compond the joints!

[@OurBuild]

John Franco Yeah that was a stuff up, I should have staggered them. Hand slap 😁

[@franknyhuis6607]

So they should be put up in a brick pattern?

[@jimsmith528]

can this type of work be done on an exterior chimney with cement board instead of drywall?

[@Vlamyncksken]

no

[@daveou8563]

Is there any need to install masonry screws to anchor the drywall completely?

[@Maxkil]

no screws are need Dave

[@OurBuild]

Dave Ou No mate, as long as the correct materials are used your fine.

[@AuntMaude]

@@Maxkil UK Fire Regs: 2 nailable plugs per board, near the top. In a fire, the boards will come away from the wall, lay at an angle and get in the way of a quick escape.

[@tgk300xx4]

AuntMaude Absolute rubbish

[@AuntMaude]

@@tgk300xx4 'fraid it's true! Saw pictures of a cottage in France just after it had been gutted by fire. Masses of burnt furniture etc all over the floor, still smouldering. All the stone walls had these blobs of something arranged as a pattern all over. Of course, it was the ubiquitous "Dot & Dab" holding up the plasterboards. Nothing wrong with dot 'n dab - but they WILL come loose in a fierce fire. A couple of fixings into the brickwork will keep them against the wall for a few vital minutes. Can you imagine how you'd swear as you try to get to the door blinded and choking with thick black smoke, when you hit the edge of a whole sheet of 8' x 4' lying diagonally across your shin bone?!

[@Raman-km3op]

I want to add some acoustic drywall on my internal wall but the wall is a brick wall-plaster-thick coat of paint. So I'm unsure if this adhesive would hold on to the paint. Any ideas ??

[@rileymorrison8539]

Raman you can coat your wall with bondcrete which also gives a better chance for it to bond which the cement. Also scuffing back the paint and placing cement on the areas you’ve marked back will also give extra strength and the cement will be able to adhere.

[@MT-rg4dm]

Does brick expand and contract and lead to cracks?

[@OurBuild]

Depending on the structural footings, if the brick wall cracks then the plasterboard could also. But generally the brick won't expand and contract all that much.

[@joeduggan5431]

No staggering of joints??

[@brettknoss486]

Is there not a screw that goes into brick?

[@odiodu]

Is the plastered board for insulation? Why not just cement the whole wall?

[@davidklein4980]

Can anywhere recommend me a source of information that goes in more depth? I actually need to do this in a small room over chsritmas. An actually paid tutorial would be awesome!

[@paula-yr7pp]

thats pretty much how you fix plasterboard to brickwalls are you also looking for videos on how to flush the joins and cornice ?

[@dignitas1980]

Try this : kzbin.info/aero/PLd7UPvOcs3cHWmareH-YB0qsoMVKqFiT2

[@markgorka9441]

Good video. Just a quck one, why didn't you use gyprock glue( blue one)? Any particular reason? Is there any point to try and put some nails to secure it when only small piece of sheet has to be replaced? Cheers

[@john-paullangoulant2615]

i'm no expert but the blue one is stud adhesive

[@lenafan492]

Will plasterboard panels held on in this way be able to take the weight of wall tiles

[@OurBuild]

lena fan Sure can 👍

[@lenafan492]

Thank you

[@886014]

G'day James, I wondered if you've done something similar but with Villaboard instead of Gyprock? I have a re-work of a wet area ie tiled), one wall is partially brick but only about 1000mm. I don't want to batten it out as it's already a very small area. Previous work looks like sheet was fixed with some sort of cement based adhesive (grey) with nail in nylon anchors. The sheet was completely sound when removed so I see no reason to do differently. However not sure what adhesive was used. JH manual only says to batten it out.

[@OurBuild]

Hey Pete, yeah for a small section cornice cement will do the trick. Its recommended to look at installing a few fixings as well as the weight of the tiles could cause it to come away from the wall over time. Personally id install with cornice cement marking on the board where your dabs of glue are, the wait until the next day when the cement has cured and then install some green plugs and screws into the board directly over where the glue was, making sure to countersink the screw heads first. Just a few top middle and bottom. Hope that helps!

[@886014]

Ok thanks, yes it seems like cornice cement is our friend here. I just spoke with a mate who sees this sort of thing all the time and he agreed, manufacturers will say to batten it. From a practical perspective, some masonry adhesive and cornice cement to give it some grab should work just fine, but use some low strength fixing just to keep everything from falling on on your toes while the adhesives go off ;) Cheers and all the best for 2019

[@martin-6350]

At 4:37 why didn't you put the full board on top all the way to the right and finish with the small piece at the other end? then it would at least be slightly staggered. In the UK you would be bollocked for that + joint. Don't you guys stagger your joints over there?

[@salimmiah1150]

Martin

[@asutoshashti8034]

Single cavity wall?

[@OurBuild]

@@asutoshashti8034 No double brick cavity

[@dgb5820]

Well done now I need to learn how to stop plaster please James

[@JohnDoe-qb6yh]

what about mouse making their way behind the plasterwall? isnt it better making it the old way?

[@sourxtimes]

Super helpful. Thank you!!! 🙏

[@OllyParryJones]

Nice demonstration, James. I've seen some people who would damp seal a block wall before doing this... Is that unnecessary with brickwork?

[@OurBuild]

+Olly Parry-Jones , Thanks Olly! If the masonry wall was only single skin then that would be a good idea. In our place we have a double brick wall with a cavity, so no issues with any damp internal walls.

[@OllyParryJones]

Our Build Thanks, James. That's useful to know. :-)

[@tabithamichaels.5222]

So is it safe to put plaster board directly onto brick work without causing damp... I'm hoping so, I have soundproof plaster boards I want to stick right up. 🙂

[@gavinhalliday8613]

Yes it is safe. Tank the walls first if there is damp, tanking solution painted on, let it dry then dot and dab. If your doing a full room then board the ceiling first, it's much neater finish and once you have done the ceiling you will find the walls a piece of piss.

[@jessicafejos6417]

Super helpful! Thank you 😊

[@jdc9128]

I've never seen anyone put plasterboards on there side , always vertical here in the uk , u will have a rip joint the full length of your wall which is likely to crack after plastering

[@aaaaalllss]

Notice the length of the boards they aint the usual 8x4 we are used to here in the uk. If for say he is dabbing a 20ft wall. using 8x4 boards there will take 5 boards standing thats 32 ft of joint. Now say he puts his 10ft boards sideways thats 28 ft of joint. The taper would simply walk out if you gave him more work than needed, my jobs he would anyway.

[@domagojvukusic3859]

Boards can be installed vertically or horizontally, which is how it is installed all of North America, the birth place of drywall.

[@SCD-BOY]

The problem wiv sideway boards, if plastered u see the joint,as it's naturally easier to apply up and down,which means Ur going against the joint, especially wiv tape on it aswell.

[@sydneyshinshi]

@@SCD-BOY Not if the plasterer does a good job of setting.

[@Lemon-squeezer]

You can install plasterboards either way personally I would of staggered the next board as that is a big joint to plaster over

[@jinksyboy]

Hi James, quick question. I have a plaster wall that has been fixed like in your video, but quite a while ago i am guessing as it is now loose and rattles as I push on it. What would you recommend to fix it - I was gonna drill a few holes and ram as much grip fill or similar as possible. Any thing I need to do to prep the holes etc. The plasterboard is fixed to brickwork.

[@OurBuild]

That's a tricky one, if it's only a few spots I would make a some small cut outs in the worst aras, maybe the size of a small spatular.Then try and apply cornice cement into the area and patch over the holes.

[@GETJUSTICE4U]

Drill 8-10mm holes through the board where there are gaps (no adhesive) squirt a spray of water between the wall and board then squirt foam gap filler into the gap through the hole. This will fix the problem once the foam solidifies and cures. Alternatively use wallboard fixings these are special plastic plugs that look like plastic screws. You drill the correct size hole and hammer the plug into the wall. Problem is you have to buy a box of these plugs and is about £45 and you may not need most of them.

[@mattspouse298]

Great video thanks for posting.

[@OurBuild]

cheers Matt 👍

[@rainwatercold1507]

great job James.

[@OurBuild]

+Zach Miller Thanks Zach!

[@cherylknechtmunoz5813]

this is helpful - thank you!!

[@sheryllovestobake9898]

Oh wow that awesome sir, thanks so much for sharing.

[@kathleenwalton3311]

wouldn't the brick pull moisture into the drywall?

[@jaimehewitt365]

Could be a cavity construction. So it would be absolutely fine.

[@Babel-TV]

Hello my friend I see that in Australia and usa you place your plate horizontally. We in France our brochure are 250x120cm our ceiling here average 250cm high. I never work horizontally. The coated strips should be easier I think. My question how many do your plates and why do you stick them to the horizontal? Good evening my friend and continue as well.👌👌

[@OurBuild]

Hey Yabas!! Thanks for watching (love your IG feed). Yeah some people do vertical joints here as well. My ceiling heights changed in all my rooms due to bulk heads and framing layout etc, so it was easier for me this way. Take care mate!

[@Maxkil]

For strengthdrywall should be fixed horizontally and staggered, but you can do vertical

[@uknowulikethat4042]

anyone know if I could do this over a bathroom tiled wall? was thinking of sanding the tile face to remove the glaze

[@russt4173]

The QBCC say you can’t direct stick to masonry external walls? Not sure if you are aware of this the rules.

[@OurBuild]

Why would you want plasterboard on an external wall? I wouldn't attempt it either.

[@lucysantiagocovers5329]

I got a cement wall in my room I would like someone to fix it

[@robertfdowns6098]

Why you don't wire first?

[@Sophiahair-h9j]

I am a homeowner and I would like it if I could talk to him about fixing my property

[@CybekCusal]

Hang out vertical and then you won't need to wait between sheets

[@jeaniceplaza1064]

CAN I DO THIS IN MY GARAGE WALLS ? ITS BRICK WALLS

[@vbroder15]

Why not to use a masonry adhesives to glue it, which is much stronger adhesives

[@john-paullangoulant2615]

was wondering the same thing, i guess he knows something i don't

[@MarkConway4411]

Theres no insulation down there?!

[@OurBuild]

Double brick cavity wall mate 👍

[@OneEyePI]

Nice one. Thanks for posting

[@100const]

so no need to bother sealing the wall with pva?

[@mickygism]

If it’s new masonry no, old dusty background yes, or just wet it down that will do

[@CP-lo2bh]

any condensation or dampness comes through the wall and your screwed.

[@OurBuild]

Double brick with cavity mate.

[@1kenpau1]

This is obviously not in america but if it was in America then a 4 mil plastic sheet should be used behind it or greenboard.

[@ArisAris-wd6en]

dimna yang jual di indonesia

[@jonathanpope5068]

I wouldn't do it this way, but whatever works for the area. For me it would be easier and better to flash and stud using fluted nails or screws, foam insulate, drywall, but I am in north east usa a lot of temperature change I never trust drywall against brick stone or block just mo

[@maragagnon4772]

Can you remove this at a later time?

[@brajamohanlahkar1981]

Why not just plaster the brick wall with cement mortar

[@leeannephipps7564]

what is the reason for plasterboard over brick walls? my full house is like this - built late 30's and I was going to take toilet back to original brick wall which has been wallpapered by previous tenants.... any advice appreciated.

[@Monsieur405]

A late 30s house would have plaster over brick, modern homes use sheet gyprock, for the same purpose: to provide a smooth appearance to interior walls.

[@bernardtiburon1393]

Stager the but joints, just like professionals do it.

[@IdemRedd]

Bro! it was staggered!! it was an inch over how much do you want geeze! lol

[@nicholaskloss7198]

It’s all going to crack. Dry wall and brick move at different rates as a structure continues to settle. The drywall is all going to crack.

[@BHP15]

why do you put a chunk of cement back of the board? why don't you spread the cement? that is bad.

[@tgk300xx4]

BG You don’t know what you are talking about

[@BHP15]

@@tgk300xx4 would you please explain to me why you think so?

[@tgk300xx4]

BG It’s called dot and dab. There are supposed to be in big chunks, you don’t ever spread while using this method.

[@BHP15]

@@tgk300xx4 thanks for your reply, but the question is why not spreading? what is the problem with spreading instead of dot and dab?

[@tgk300xx4]

@@BHP15 First of all it isn't cement. Its adhesive. You just don't spread at all. If you spread it won't hold properly. NEVER SPREAD.

[@TheLazyGuyWay]

the plasterboard shouldn't be in contact with the ground as it would get moisture...

[@OurBuild]

Yas Correct, that's why we place 10mm blocks under the boards and remove after the cornice cement had set.

[@kasserianingerapreservatio16]

@Yas The blocks can be seen at 1:47

[@mbahmento8644]

Mantap bror..

[@GetHookedFishing]

Stand you're sheets up you didn't stagger the joints

[@lacihalasz]

Why you covering a brick?

[@Wowwow-wl3kx]

석고보드를 벽에 붙여버리네... 이런 방법도 있었군요...

[@JoseJuarez-px6tq]

Don't you have to overlap the drywall? Just saying !!!

[@Shorts-ru8jt]

need a english construction worker 😁 I'm qualified ground worker but can dry wall do brick work etc

[@simrybak3582]

Wrong, where is PVA?? Pva the wall first.

[@OurBuild]

Or bondcrete, same same.

[@sodangeruss]

🗣️STOP DOING THIS!!! For the love of God pleeease stop doing this! 🙏🏼

[@OurBuild]

Ok bro

[@Superfandangoo]

Not to be rude but are you self taught? You have left out the fire break a continuous line of adhesive at the top and the bottom sometimes, but at the top is a must. Let the old dog learn some new tricks. The way your doing it would not be passed in the U.K. And probably no where. Check your fire regs, the last thing you want is a tragedy on your conscience and manslaughter charges.

[@OurBuild]

R1ch4rd The sheeting is decorative only, there is a solid double brick wall behind it.

[@Superfandangoo]

Our Build I understand what it is... a fire would, can, does lick behind the boards (in between the board & wall) gets to the next floor quicker, in this case straight to the timbers. It's all to do with airtightness

[@Superfandangoo]

As an example page 28 www.fermacell.co.uk/en/docs/Fermacell_Handy_Guide_s_2013.pdf

[@chee8748]

Interesting. The Australian manufacturer doesn't mention anything about it - www.gyprock.com.au/Documents/GYPROCK-202-Masonry_Wall-201604.pdf

[@tgk300xx4]

R1ch4rd I work in the U.K. and the continuous line of dab is pointless anyway and know one bothers with it.

[@DangerousDaveSlater]

Supposed to be a solid perimeter like a picture frame, and boards go the other way mate, I’ve got 20+ yrs in... that’s not how you dab, it will crack and it has no air seal.

[@DangerousDaveSlater]

Personally I use a knife and a tape measure to cut boards, straight line every time if you know what you’re doing, no need to awkwardly prop a level with your hand and foot 👍

[@Vasilioo7]

Really man straight brick wall and you can’t get your plaster right Maybe try change professions LOL

[@OurBuild]

Ok dude

[@mickygism]

Dot and dab is cheap and nasty , never done right, and is only used for speed because skilled labour has vanished, it is no better than traditional 2 coat plaster work. They had it right years ago with lime but hey lash them up and flog em.

[@OurBuild]

I would never do anything cheap and nasty on my own place mate, I agree that render and white set is the ultimate finish. But when you only have 3 walls in your house that are brick and 90% of the others are timber frame it hardly worth bringing in another trade for that small amount of work.

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Our Build my comment wasn’t a reflection of your integrity mate, just my thoughts on dabbing, yeah it has its place 👍🏻

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@@mickygism Thanks mate, didn't take it that way, just trying to add some context to the project, an happy if I can share some tips along they way.