Latthe & Plaster wall - Wallrock Fibreliner ?

bigsteve

Hi

I’ve got a c. 1896 terrace.
I’ve stripped a lot of the walls and some are still lathe & plaster & horsehair.
One in particular, a curved wall on the landing outside the bathroom has a lot of cracks and the plaster ‘moves’.

I’ve seen this wallrock fibreliner here…

http://www.transtools.co.uk/store/prod_5401/painting-and-decorating/lining-paper/mav-wallrock-55-fibreliner-lining-paper-10m-x-54cm.html


I think that this may be ideal for my dodgy wall.
Also because I pinched a bit of a bedroom I have about half a room's worth of plaster-boarded wall. Perhaps Iif I use this stuff on that too it may save me a plasterer coming to skim it for me? I would then put ‘normal’ lining paper on top.

Has anyone out there used it or has any advice for me please?

Regards,

Steve

owls

it moves because the lime backing has blown and come loose from the wood laths. so in any case you couldnt just skim over it anyhow, as it would still be loose and if any pressure was put on it it would pop anyway.

it looks a good idea, dont know how rigid it is once applied though or wether it is just intended to cover rough plaster work as oposed to loose plasterwork,but its only cheap to buy so why not give it a try.

glot

On Decorating Direct they have this -> http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/m/MAVNWLPV/ which says "In comparison with its nearest equivalent UK brand 'Wallrock Fibre Liner', Vario Plus lining paper is a heavier grade non-woven with a softer feel for easier application. Vario Plus lining paper is far stronger than 'Wallrock Fibre Liner' and also offers specifiers a super smooth clean plaster like finish."

I've not used it personally (although am considering it) -- does anyone have any experience with it ?

wallbash

You ( bigsteve) speak of a curved wall , thats unstable.
I think its time for some serious DIY:D
Remove the lath/plaster, yes it will make a mess, but less than a L/P ceiling.
Then its a case of what is forming the curve. Use the available plasterboard.
If possible make it 'uncurved' :D

If the stud work is a curved item. it is possible ( not easy) to attach plasterboard to a curved wall. You score the plasterboard and it will bend.( suggest you practice first)

What have you got to lose. Your wall is a mess. You have the plasterboard.
AND seem willing to put up with a 'less' then perfection.