patching up ceilings

[ktguk]

What techniques and products does everyone use when patching up holes in ceilings when u have to cut a patch out or move a downlight

 

[Badger]

i use the plastering trade method ie call a plasterer :^O

 

[Barx]

If it is a large hole. ie a blob of filler wont do, then:

Get a strip of plasterboard (I guess stiff card 'could' do) as wide as the hole but longer so it can be slipped through hole then will rest on back of ceiling covering said hole.

Make a small hole in board and thread a piece of fine string through it and tie it off with something at a back to stop it pulling back through, A screw/nail will do fine.

Slip the board through the hole then position over the hole to be filled with string hanging down.

Using either plaster bonding or hardwall fill the hole to just below surface holding the board in place with the string.

Let bonding/hardwall go off (set but not dry out)

Skim over patch as usual.

That is the method I use, others stuff a load of paper up their and give a wish and a prayer.

 

[ProDave]

If it is a large hole. ie a blob of filler wont do, then:Get a strip of plasterboard (I guess stiff card 'could' do) as wide as the hole but longer so it can be slipped through hole then will rest on back of ceiling covering said hole.

Make a small hole in board and thread a piece of fine string through it and tie it off with something at a back to stop it pulling back through, A screw/nail will do fine.

Slip the board through the hole then position over the hole to be filled with string hanging down.

Using either plaster bonding or hardwall fill the hole to just below surface holding the board in place with the string.

Let bonding/hardwall go off (set but not dry out)

Skim over patch as usual.

That is the method I use, others stuff a load of paper up their and give a wish and a prayer.

Much easier method:

Find a piece of wood, slightly longer than the hole and slightly thinner than the hole.

Insert wood trough hole, and screw it to each end with at least 2 plasterboard screws, so the strip of wood is bridging the hole.

Re insert the original piece of plasterboard that you previously cut out, and screw it back in using plasterboard screws fixing it to the previously inserted strip of wood that's bridging the holes. It will of course be a perfect fit.

Now just the edges and screw heads to fill.

 

[Andy™]

as prodave. although doesnt work if made the hole with a hammer & chisel

 

[Barx]

Much easier method:Find a piece of wood, slightly longer than the hole and slightly thinner than the hole.

Insert wood trough hole, and screw it to each end with at least 2 plasterboard screws, so the strip of wood is bridging the hole.

Re insert the original piece of plasterboard that you previously cut out, and screw it back in using plasterboard screws fixing it to the previously inserted strip of wood that's bridging the holes. It will of course be a perfect fit.

Now just the edges and screw heads to fill.

This is true but what is the piece happened to disappear with a hammer, or the lackie threw it away?

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[NozSpark]

Depends,, I've used all the above methods....even a plasterer...

Got a number of a good local one if you want Kev,,, I've also got the number of one I wouldn't touch if you'd prefer

 

[Evans Electric]

I also use the Barx method .

 

[ktguk]

Depends,, I've used all the above methods....even a plasterer... Got a number of a good local one if you want Kev,,, I've also got the number of one I wouldn't touch if you'd prefer

i normally use prodaves method above, barx one is good but might aswell get a plasterer in.... i'll have his number i also know a pants one wonder if its the same guy???

 

[kerching]

Pro Daves method and some of that lightweight filler... F good for when you have f^cked up on a downlighter and hit the joist or obstruction behind ceiling.

Did a job last week [hate domestic!] marked all points on ceiling, started to drill and hit the joist, WTF?? forgot i had marked the joist positions and NOT the mid point between the joists. WHOOPS...... :coat

 

[Derek Preece]

I use Prodave's method, but if I'm reusing the cut-out bit of plaster board then I'll stick a couple of 2mm packers between the batton and ceiling (so it is slightly recessed) and then skim with easyfill and sand down.

 

[NozSpark]

i normally use prodaves method above, barx one is good but might aswell get a plasterer in.... i'll have his number i also know a pants one wonder if its the same guy???

Can't think of the bad one's name, but he lives opposite the Chinese retaurant near the lights that has a Buddha in the car park,,,, IYKWIM he leaves a nice 50 grit finish

I'll pm the good one if you want it?

 

[Barx]

... he leaves a nice 50 grit finishI'll pm the good one if you want it?

ROTFWL :slapLove IT!! :slap

 

[ktguk]

Lol is aswell

 

[NozSpark]

Lol is aswell

ROTFWL :slapROTFWL:slap