Best way to cover up indoor brick wall?

[cstj]

Hello!

I have a raw, rather uneven brick wall in my apartment that I'd like to cover up and paint with regular wall paint, but I'm having trouble finding information on the best way to go about it. I have virtually zero experience in renovation and similar work, but the options I can think of are to attach plasterboard on frames or to plaster the wall. Perhaps it might also be possible to skim coat? Is there anyone with experience in similar work who knows which option is preferable, has any pros/cons that are good to consider, or has any other input?

It's worth mentioning that I probably won't do the work myself, but I'd like to have an idea of the pros and cons of different options before contacting contractors.

Thank you!

 

[KnockOnWood]

or have any other input?

Hi @cstj, welcome to the building House forum!
If I were to do this myself, I would frame it with, for example, 45x45 mm studs, and place them where needed because the brick wall is so uneven.
Then I would put up chipboard and paint or wallpaper.
(I am not very familiar with working with gypsum, but for those who can, gypsum might be better)
But of course, it depends on how much of the room's depth you can sacrifice.
I think however that this would be cheaper (and easier to do yourself) than plastering.

 

[Sogla]

I would have googled lerklining if I were you. Non-toxic, simple, inexpensive

 

[Robin Lindberg]

Hello!

I have a raw, quite uneven brick wall in my apartment that I'd like to cover up and paint with regular wall paint, but I'm having difficulty finding information on the best approach. I have almost zero experience with renovation and similar work, but the options I can think of are to put up plasterboard on studs or to plaster the wall. Maybe one could also use putty? Is there anyone with experience in similar work who knows which option is preferable, has any pros/cons that are good to consider, or has any other input?

It's worth mentioning that I probably won't do the work myself, but I'd like to have some sense of the pros and cons of different options before I contact craftsmen.

Thanks!

I would use studs and go with OSB + plasterboard, so you don't have to think about hanging things on the wall.
Alternatively, just plasterboard if desired.

I would also think a bit extra about the placement of switches/buttons against the wall to see if it's optimal, maybe even consider if a stair switch is desired to turn on lighting, etc. It's worth bringing in an electrician if the studs are in place for electrical installation/wiring.

But what do I know.. not a pro, maybe more like Morran and Tobias.