When attaching plasterboard to a brick fireplace wall you have two options.
Brick wall sheetrock.
You will need to use 1 inch drywall screws as the normal 2 inch will be too long with only the small furring strips that are acting as studs.
Major undertaking since it is in a vaulted part of the foyer going.
We have a crack appear in the same spot every year that i have to repair.
Making a faux brick wall with sheetrock plaster.
The compound will act as an adhesive to hold the wall in place.
Direct bond versus screws.
When most people think of a brick wall they may envision a brick wall in the kitchen or around a brick fireplace.
Use construction adhesive to glue the drywall directly to the brick known as the direct.
Make a faux brick wall as inexpensive as i can.
So this year i decided to try for a permanent fix.
Screw 1 by 2 furring strips into the brick using masonry anchors screws that expand when they enter the brick.
Whether drywall plaster or concrete walls are susceptible to cracks even walls in newly built homes are prone to cracks which normally occur from settling.
This is another alternative to drywall that can have a great impact on your home s look and value.
Brick homes brick fireplaces brick walkways and drives and yes brick walls.
Usg provides resources here for our ul wall assemblies for seamless integration into any construction project.
Once the drywall compound has set finish the job like you would any drywall by using joint compound and tape to cover joints and nail holes.
Step 5 attach drywall.
After you have the furring strips attached to the masonry wall you can then attach the drywall as you would with a normal stud wall.
These wall assembly files are used for planning and estimation purposes for many ul wall types such as fire rated wall assemblies.
You may have to pre drill holes using a masonry drill bit.
Place the furring strips vertically on the wall about 16 inches apart.
Hi i have a room with drywall on 3 walls that meets up to a large chimney on the fourth wall.
Currently the intersection of drywall and brick is unfinished and covered with 3 4 round.