Non-load bearing cinder block walls?

[grumpygrouter]

Looked at a bathroom yesterday where the partition walls have been constructed from a "cinder" type block, resting on the floorboards. The walls are non-load bearing and have been plastered! I am looking to overboard the walls with Wedi before tiling, anyone had experience of this construction and what would be the best way to affix the Wedi? I was going to skim the blocks with rapid set and let it cure then trowel fix the boards with rapid set too. Any other ideas or advice greatly welcomed!!

 

[White Room]

Think these are called breeze blocks as well made from cinder...usually about 100mm thick.

Your way of fixing sounds thorough Russ..

 

[grumpygrouter]

Not sure these are breeze blocks. They won't take any load e.g. rawlplugs or the like and you can pull bits off with your fingers. I always thought breeze blocks were quite tough from what I recall as a kid but I will investigate further. Cheers mate.

 

[White Room]

Was the plaster a gypsum under coat and finish or sand cement and finish

 

[grumpygrouter]

The plaster was gypsum undercoat and finish. The pipework to the shower had leaked and done the usual....soaked the wall, floor and migrated downstairs!

 

[White Room]

I think the way you plan to do it is the best option to be honest..trowel rapid, let it set then stick the boards to the wall..

That'll be £7 bag weber then:smilewinkgrin:

 

[grumpygrouter]

I think the way you plan to do it is the best option to be honest..trowel rapid, let it set then stick the boards to the wall..

That'll be £7 bag weber then:smilewinkgrin:

That'll be the ones yes!!!