how do i install sheetrock over brick block concrete?

Question

I'm looking for best option here

Maybe we could look at another option for interior wall finish?
The painted brick block is so ugly.

If I use the furing strips, I'm concered about ancoring to the brick block. We would like to do the job right the first time.
We are in the sacramento valley area.

Answer 1

If you want to go with sheetrock, I'd suggest applying a plastic moisture barrier if moisture is going to be a concern and then anchoring 2X4 studs to the brick and applying the sheetrock over those. Hanging dryall/sheetrock is pretty simple but you have to be careful. Make sure your cuts are accurate and also make sure your tape & mud job is smooth.

Something that would be easier than sheetrock would be wood paneling. Paneling is available in a variety of designs and is much easier to work with, as there is no mudding involved, basically just cut to fit and nail to the studs. add a few furring strips at the top, baseboard and corners and you're done.

Answer 2

Putting in firring strips is the recommended way of putting sheetrock over brick or stone.
You can buy masonary drill bits to drill holes in the concrete (this will take awhile, and you may need more than one bit) then you can put in anchors to screw into to attach the firring strips. If this is a below grade (under ground level) room, you will probably need a vapor barrier to help prevent moisture build up in the sheetrock.

Another thing you could do is use texture paint on the wall. Beher makes some pretty good stuff (you can get it @ home depot), though you may have to level out the groutlines before texturing.
Good luck.

Answer 3

DEPENDING ON CLIMATE
1. PLASTIC OR NOT
2. FURRING STRIPS ANY WHERE FROM 1/2 " TO 6"
3. PLUMBING, ELECT. A/C, ALARM WIRE ETC...
4. INSULATION
5. S/R

Answer 4

I believe you'll still want the wood frame to fasten it to. I'm guessing may only need to be only like an inch deep though.