How can I fix this? (Plastering)
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Hi guys.
I drilled a hole from my external wall to my internal wall to run a cable through it. When it came through it took away part of the plaster on the wall. The wife hasn't seen it yet, managed to hide it with the curtain
Anyhow, what's the best way to fix it, just put some more plaster there? I have zero knowledge on plastering, is it a job for a plasterer or would some sir of filler sort it?
Cheers
I drilled a hole from my external wall to my internal wall to run a cable through it. When it came through it took away part of the plaster on the wall. The wife hasn't seen it yet, managed to hide it with the curtain
Anyhow, what's the best way to fix it, just put some more plaster there? I have zero knowledge on plastering, is it a job for a plasterer or would some sir of filler sort it?
Cheers
I'l plug the hole with something and then skim over with a light filler. Polyfiller do a product called 'Finishing Skim' which is a good for this type of repair. Might need a few layers but once dry it's dead easy to sand back with a simple foam sanding pad. Unlike a lot of fillers, it's very light and powdery and doesn't set harder than the surounding plaster, so you don't need much pressure when sanding and it's easy to get a flush finish.
You could ring someone in the trade , it looks like half hours work at the most , but if you accept the quote for 6 bags of finish and 3 days labour don't come on here moaning that you've been ripped off , especially if the guy turns up late , leaves half way through and doesn't come back for 3 days then demands payment in full as agreed !
As others said , plug the hole , skim with any type of filler and sand afterwards .
As others said , plug the hole , skim with any type of filler and sand afterwards .
Definitely no expert but recent success with using Plasterboard Jointing Tool with some Polycell Quick Drying Filler - that plastic blade I found miles easier to use and get a great finish compared to filling knives & blades, hold the blade like horizontal and then blob some on one side and in a smooth curving motion spread it in.
Top marks to the old bloke in B&Q who saved me ages and no sanding.
Top marks to the old bloke in B&Q who saved me ages and no sanding.
Just follow this: https://www.facebook.com/HowToBasic/videos/9968132...
paulwirral said:
You could ring someone in the trade , it looks like half hours work at the most , but if you accept the quote for 6 bags of finish and 3 days labour don't come on here moaning that you've been ripped off , especially if the guy turns up late , leaves half way through and doesn't come back for 3 days then demands payment in full as agreed !
As others said , plug the hole , skim with any type of filler and sand afterwards .
Who's moaning?!?! As others said , plug the hole , skim with any type of filler and sand afterwards .
Spudler said:
Get yourself a small bag of 'Easi-Fill'.
Far better than diy fillers.
This, used it recently to patch up after replacing a window sill, just slap it on (within reason) as it sands back really nicely. I've also got a mesh hand sander (Mirka Arbranet) so there's next to no mess / dust when it's hooked up to the vacuum cleaner.Far better than diy fillers.
P.S. Next time drill inside out and then you won't smash the plaster off the wall, you might blow the face of a brick if you're unlucky but that's another issue easily rectified.
This is easy. Despite trying other fillers that are meant to be great, I get on best with a tub (biggish) of Wickes own brand white, pre-mixed filler.
Put it on as smooth as possible, leave till the next day. Use sand paper wrapped around a rubber sanding block. You might need to repeat the process 1 or 2 more times (shrinkage, and there may be a dip here or there if doing a larger area), but the wall will be perfectly flat quite easily, ready for paint.
Put it on as smooth as possible, leave till the next day. Use sand paper wrapped around a rubber sanding block. You might need to repeat the process 1 or 2 more times (shrinkage, and there may be a dip here or there if doing a larger area), but the wall will be perfectly flat quite easily, ready for paint.
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