filling

[paul b b]

question on making good plaster work,

what do you di if say, you take down and replace a light, and there is a big hole left to the side of the new fitting?

tell the customer thats how it is? or try to make good? if so how is the best way fo doing it?

thanks

 

[bluetobits]

always best to keep customers happy, pollyfilla is ideal for this

 

[batty]

Bit of one coat filler if hole is not to big.

 

[paul b b]

what do you put in the hole for the filler to grab on to? wood? mesh?

 

[bluetobits]

piece of 4mm ply with holes drilled, or a suitable piece of mesh

 

[batty]

what do you put in the hole for the filler to grab on to? wood? mesh?

The one coat should fill without to much trouble as long as hole is not to big. For bigger holes I would probably use stiff bonding and then finish plaster.

 

[paul b b]

where do you get 1 coat from? and how lond does it last

 

[batty]

where do you get 1 coat from? and how lond does it last

Tlc sell it and SF you probably can get it from b&q and other diy stores a pot last for months as long as you keep the lid on. Its the lightweight stuff I use.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/FXRMF1.html

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/88504/Sealants-Adhesives/Fillers/Multi-purpose-Fillers/No-Nonsense-Lightweight-Filler-1Ltr

 

[sparky b]

Jonstones/Leyland paints have a deal on at the mo for the fat hogg light weight filler...

 

[rugbymacc]

ive seen builders use expanding foam. if the hole too large to fill with bonding

 

[Voltimax]

Ply as has already been suggested and I would use easy fill, not one coat plaster. One coat plaster is too gritty. Easy fill is what they use to fill the joints where sheets of plasterboard meet. It sands down really nicely.

 

[ianmacd]

Plaster does not bond well to wood. You would be better off sticking a new piece of plasterboard in the hole (probably some 9.5mm) and skim it.

Ready mixed plaster can be hit and miss. I have had some that you can polish up nicly and some that were so gritty they could have been concrete.

 

[initforthemoney]

I never get involved as i am not a plasterer or decorator.

This i tell the client before work starts so that they are aware and can arrange someone to sort it.

99% of the time, they are happy to do it themselves..

 

[Voltimax]

Plaster does not bond well to wood. You would be better off sticking a new piece of plasterboard in the hole (probably some 9.5mm) and skim it.

Well you see easy fill will bond to wood just as well as plasterboard.

 

[Voltimax]

I never get involved as i am not a plasterer or decorator.This i tell the client before work starts so that they are aware and can arrange someone to sort it.

99% of the time, they are happy to do it themselves..

Not many strings to your bow then? I would have thought someone with a username like yours would do anything for money

 

[Tooold]

I always put the first coat of filler on at least so when dry they can finish it, luckily I have a plasterer mate who will pop in and do even the smallest chase for me. Dont like caulk for holes as cant be sanded down but ideal for small holes along side lights and mini trunking

 

[initforthemoney]

Not many strings to your bow then? I would have thought someone with a username like yours would do anything for money

I didnt say i couldnt.

I said i dont.

 

[batty]

I always thought it was part of the regs you have to put structure back as you find it but that is not why I fill its because I like to do a proper job.

 

[VoltzElectrical]

ok, you need to carry some spare 9.5 and 12 mm plaster board with you and learn to 'patch'. this is done by cutting a square or circle (with 70mm ish) hole cutter, and then inserting a length of timber batten above and securing with screws in the ceiling either side of the repair. then fix the cutout with a screw, scrim tape, and cover with readymix tape and joint compound. this is super easy to sand and leaves a seamless repair for painting. pm me for detailed photos. cheers.

 

[Voltimax]

and cover with readymix tape and joint compound. this is super easy to sand

Like I said before, easy fill