What tool do I need to hack off plaster from the wall?

ahfh1

Hi,

My internal walls need to be treated for damp. I've ripped off the wall paper from the walls, and now need to hack off the damaged plaster so I can expose the brick work underneath the plaster.

What's the best tool to use to hack off the plaster (without damaging the bricks)?

Thanks

tomfun

If the plaster is very loose , use a spade, if it is not use a 4" bolster .

thickbuilder

watch for any burried cables pipes ect

roger196

Get a stud detector, the type which picks up live cables, pipes or studs. About £30 (sometimes less)from B&Q, Homebase or www.screwfix.com
Electric cables should run either vertically or horizontally from a socket.

Coveredinbees!!!!

Big hammer, big chisel. It's a soul destroying job some bits will fall off easily other bits will take forever

Plasterer

roger196 wrote: »

Get a stud detector, the type which picks up live cables, pipes or studs. About £30 (sometimes less)from B&Q, Homebase or www.screwfix.com
Electric cables should run either vertically or horizontally from a socket.

Sound advice, its not nice when you get shocked or burst a water pipe.
Tap the plaster with your knuckle and where it is "blown" hit it with a hammer and it will fall away. Any remaining solid stuff can be taken back with a bolster.

totalsolutions

PPE. (Personal Protective Equipment) Safety goggles, safety shoes, work overalls, tough rubble bags, gloves.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/PUBNS/indg174.pdf

ormus

an SDS drill with the right chisel tool, will make easy work of any large areas or hard bits.

a hammer and chisel/bolster is ok for small ish areas. unless you have arms like popeye.
i dont.

Plasterer

ormus wrote: »

an SDS drill with the right chisel tool, will make easy work of any large areas or hard bits.

a hammer and chisel/bolster is ok for small ish areas. unless you have arms like popeye.
i dont.

I'm strong to the finish when I eats me spinnach!!!!