DOT AND DAB EXTERNAL BRICK WALL THAT IS NOW PARTY WALL

by **RICKY FAIRES** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:09 pm

I WANT TO DOT & DAB AN OLD EXTERNAL BRICK FACE WALL THAT IS NOW AN INTERNAL BETWEEN HOUSES DO I NEED TO COVER WITH PVA?
THE EXTERNAL WALL IS NOW A PARTY WALL BETWEEN TWO HOUSES AS HAVE PUT ANOTHER HOUSE ON THE SIDE. I WANT TO DOT AND DAB THIS WALL HOWEVER HAVE NOT DONE THIS TO EXTERNAL BRICK BEFORE DO I NEED TO COVER WITH PVA OR SIMILAR BEFORE DABBING?

by **stoneyboy** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 12:54 pm

RICKY FAIRES,
Generally no need for PVA - adjust the workability of the adhesive to suit the porosity of the wall.
end

by **ricky68** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:08 pm

is the wall painted ,if so you will need to PVA first.if they are dusty bricks ie stocks or soft reds PVA.