Large gap filler or funny foam for a small large hole
Discussion
Just had my underfloor heating repaired as the plonker who owned the house before me had installed it incorrectly. Visit from Warmup and a bit of a bill later its fixed. But Ive got a hole in the wall - its about an inch or so deep and probably 3 inches square see photo.
So - Can I pack it full of this - http://www.screwfix.com/p/ronseal-big-hole-ready-m...
or do I need funny foam to fill it out and then filler on top? something like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-nhZ63Qy-0
Heres the hole
So - Can I pack it full of this - http://www.screwfix.com/p/ronseal-big-hole-ready-m...
or do I need funny foam to fill it out and then filler on top? something like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-nhZ63Qy-0
Heres the hole
Edited by 8-P on Wednesday 2nd August 17:25
Slagathore said:
Too small to faff about with foam, I reckon.
That filler should be ok, or if you already have some filler, you could just build it up in layers.
Or could plop a bit of plasterboard with adhesive on the back, then fill the joints.
I had thought about the plasterboard bit, but dont have anyThat filler should be ok, or if you already have some filler, you could just build it up in layers.
Or could plop a bit of plasterboard with adhesive on the back, then fill the joints.
Some diy shed should have small plasterboards. it's your best bet to be honest. Should be about a fiver, together with some grab adhesive or even tile adhesive. get the plasterboard dead flush with the surrounding wall and then filler around the edges of the plasterboard. Sand and paint.
If hole is deep enough use two layers of plasterboard to speed up drying time on whatever adhesive you chose.
Voila!
If hole is deep enough use two layers of plasterboard to speed up drying time on whatever adhesive you chose.
Voila!
I would go for filler, as that way it is all around those wires and solidly filled, as opposed to plasterboard possibly leaving an air gap if not enough adhesive used.
That Ronseal stuff you have linked to doesn't say that it is sandable. As it is listed as being suitable for masonary repairs, it may be designed to be moulded before set. At £10 it is relatively expensive for a filler, so if not sandable, you may want to use normal powdered filler (toupret/easi-fill etc) and fill in a few go's, or even gypsum bonding to below surface and then finish with a filler.
Also what are those wires? With them going diagonally rather than the expected horizontal/vertical, make sure you remember them/protect with some steel perhaps, so don't drill through them at a later date.
That Ronseal stuff you have linked to doesn't say that it is sandable. As it is listed as being suitable for masonary repairs, it may be designed to be moulded before set. At £10 it is relatively expensive for a filler, so if not sandable, you may want to use normal powdered filler (toupret/easi-fill etc) and fill in a few go's, or even gypsum bonding to below surface and then finish with a filler.
Also what are those wires? With them going diagonally rather than the expected horizontal/vertical, make sure you remember them/protect with some steel perhaps, so don't drill through them at a later date.
Edited by hyphen on Wednesday 2nd August 22:03
Thanks all, im going to give something like this a go I think
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC0MnCTPGoU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC0MnCTPGoU
CambsBill said:
How far's your local recycling centre - can't imagine the guys running it would be bothered if you grabbed a piece from the bin there. Just check they're OK first and make sure it's dry - job jobbed
8-P said:
Thanks all, im going to give something like this a go I think
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC0MnCTPGoU
Trust you are aware that the link you posted was for a stud wall, i.e hollow, whereas yours looks like block.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC0MnCTPGoU
As said by BristolSpark and myself prior, it looks a straightforward everyday job.
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