Sorry to use the forum’s bits and bytes this way, but I have been trying to find some answers on how to prep, mix and apply lime plaster to existing concrete basement walls. I am hoping there may be a masonry type person that will give me some tips and tricks here on on a PM.
Thanks in advance,
Dave
I think I’d explosive nail wood strips to the concrete and drywall it.
I’m not much help here but I know moisture in the walls will give you trouble down the road. Cracks, damp soft spots and eventual separation that will allow chunks of plaster to fall off.
I’d say go with Tom’s suggestion. Fir the walls with some 1x’s, add some thin foam insulation between the firing strips and hang some drywall.
Jon.
Another option my dad and I used in an Iowa basement was to paint the walls with paint made especially for the purpose. Can’t remember what it was called, but it stayed on the walls and we didn’t have moister like we had before we painted the walls. If I remember the name or type of paint it was, I’ll post it. I’m sure any good paint store would have it.
Isn’t there a product called “Drylock” or something like that?
Tom Ruby said:Make sure to install a vapor barrier between the concrete and the new inner wall. Ralph
I think I'd explosive nail wood strips to the concrete and drywall it.
I found the tips and tricks I need on the manufacturer’s website. I don’t have any moisture problems.
A good way to test for moisture is to duct tape a sheet of plastic over a section of the basement wall for a few days. When removed it should be dry, or else you have a moisture problem.
Thanks for the help all.
David Hill said:
I found the tips and tricks I need on the manufacturer's website. I don't have any moisture problems.A good way to test for moisture is to duct tape a sheet of plastic over a section of the basement wall for a few days. When removed it should be dry, or else you have a moisture problem.
Thanks for the help all.