Filling a 15mm home in plasterboard

Discussion in 'Painters' Talk' started by furious_customer, Jul 26, 2021.

  1. furious_customer

    furious_customer Screwfix Select

    What is the best way to fill a 15mm hole in a plasterboard wall that was left by a "grip-it" TV mount fixixng?

    My regular filler (SF no-nonsense lightweight )just falls through.
     
  2. FlyByNight

    FlyByNight Screwfix Select

    Get a couple of "lolly sticks" put a small but long screw trough about 10mm from one end. Smear with grab adhesive, feed them both into the hole with the long tails in opposite directions. Pull both back against the board and hold for a couple of minutes. WAIT 24 hours, remove screws, fill and finish.
     
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  3. Wayners

    Wayners Screwfix Select

    Cardboard with string is another way to stop filler falling through. Pull string to hold cardboard as you fill.

    Better way above though imo
     
  4. AnotherTopJob

    AnotherTopJob Screwfix Select

    Car body filler (or equivalent 2 part) is always good as it sets in about 10 mins. To bridge larger holes use some cardboard or similar for the first application.
     

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