Advice on attaching electrical boxes

Discussion in 'Other Trades Talk' started by Matrad, Mar 11, 2018.

  1. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

    Agreed, it’s just one of those jobs where there’s several ways to achieve the same result, depends on your own preference and materials to hand

    I do read on the forum that spray foam seems to be gaining popularity also as an adhesive, not soley as a gap filler

    From fixing plaster board, skirtings and several other areas, including injecting up peoples bottoms in prison :eek:

    Although that last use could be argued that it’s a gap filler not an adhesive ...... perhaps .... dunno

    Thanks chips
     
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  2. nigel willson

    nigel willson Screwfix Select

    Always use sand and cement tap it with a hammer get it to whatever level you want . Let it set a bit. Drill and plug it.
     
  3. Bob Rathbone

    Bob Rathbone Screwfix Select

    Plasterboard adhesive works very well.
     
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  4. metrokitchens

    metrokitchens Screwfix Select

    Hate when boxes have been set with cement. So hard to remove / adjust later on. And a pig to chase in a spur. Please, just use bonding. Cheap, easy to get, fills large spaces, dries quickly
     
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  5. goldenboy

    goldenboy Super Member

    Seen plenty fixed with expanding foam. Seen plenty fixed with gripfill too.

    Cant see any problem at all with using foam.

    Used right foam is a superb fixer, filller, insulator etc.

    Use a gun, set it right and you will be fine.
     
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  6. Dam0n

    Dam0n Screwfix Select

    When using foam I've found its best to place the can in the hole to be filled. Stab it quickly with a screwdriver and then run as fast as you can! :D
     
  7. DIY womble

    DIY womble Well-Known Member

    Using bonding, board adhesive as long as the box is fixed to the brick and make sure you stop AIR being able to get drawn into cavity if dot and dabbing .
     

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