covering holes from old lights

[Andy™]

changed a few light fittings to pendants a few weeks ago. existing lights were larger, so there is now some broken plaster around the light. anyone know of something that will fit between the ceiling & pendant to fill the hole? something like the plate on a downlight converter or similar

 

[kerching]

Silly question but, can't you use the downlight adapter in white?...just a thought..... :coat

 

[Andy™]

Silly question but, can't you use the downlight adapter in white?...just a thought..... :coat

i already though of that, and its what ill probably end up using

well, it looks like i get out of working tomorrow, not driving 30 miles to a job to then have to go back monday to fit 2 downlight converters...

 

[NozSpark]

I have a load of discs that seem to be for this very purpose,, got them off a mate who was selling a load of stuff for another mate of his (money to charity), IIRC there is no make or part number on them

If you can wait I could dig some out and post them to you

 

[Andy™]

thanks for the offer Noz but i need to ge the job finished on monday, looks like itll be whatever the wholesaler has

 

[matt.leung]

what are these downlight adapters in white?

 

[kerching]

what are these downlight adapters in white?

A bit like a saucer with a hole in it innitt

Downlight Converter Kit - White

 

[Sharpend]

Is there a reason why you can't just fill the holes?

 

[Apache]

Obviously a plaster moulding - depending on the d

 

[pewter]

Expanding foam

 

[Andy™]

Is there a reason why you can't just fill the holes?

well that would be the best solution but they dont want that for some reason

 

[a12jpm]

In the past I have cut discs with a Large hole cutter and some white plastic sheet from a soffit cut off. Cleaned up the edges with a file and it looked passable.

 

[Phoenix]

Ask your wholesaler for ceiling rose halos

MK Electric White Ceiling Rose Halo, 1163WHI

Get the same make as the roses you use.

Most good wholesalers will have them on the shelf, they certainly do around here

 

[SteveT]

I generally fill with foam, then taping and joint filler (basically a superfine filler with glue/resin, comes ready mixed, great for all filling, wood, plaster etc)which can be sanded and painted.

probably the best kept decorators secret!

This stuff is awesome, never without a tub on the van

 

[Evans Electric]

I've seen the damage that Andy tm causes to ceilings , I think you'll find he'll need something like a dustbin lid TBH ; \

:coat

 

[Andy™]

I've seen the damage that Andy tm causes to ceilings , I think you'll find he'll need something like a dustbin lid TBH ; \

:coat

more like a skip lid

 

[Lee Sparks]

Ask your wholesaler for ceiling rose halosMK Electric White Ceiling Rose Halo, 1163WHI

Get the same make as the roses you use.

Most good wholesalers will have them on the shelf, they certainly do around here

Smart idea! never seen them before.

 

[Sharpend]

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[sellers]

oversized box lid? May give you a bit more to play with?

Overlapping White Pvc Box Lids