Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Painters mate / Polyfila question

  • 14-06-2019 11:16am
    #1
    zapper55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 685 ✭✭✭


    I used Polyfilla to fil the gaps between new skirting boards and the wall but I was told afterwards that it will expand (and crack) with the heat and that I should have used Painters Mate.

    Lesson learnt for future jobs but I have to paint the skirting and wall I've already done. Am I better putting Painters Mate on top first before I paint? Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    daheff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,933 ✭✭✭daheff


    i'd say that you are better off leaving it as it is now. Only if it cracks then go back to fixing it properly.



    FWIW I use builders caulk to fill these gaps. Its flexible and paintable. Its kinda like silicone, but easier to use. -and cheap!!!


  • #3
    zapper55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 685 ✭✭✭zapper55


    Thanks daheff. You'd recommend it over painters mate would you?


  • #4
    daheff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,933 ✭✭✭daheff


    tbh -never heard of painters mate before you mentioned it.

    looking at woodies, they seem to be pretty much the same thing...just one more expensive....possibly just a brand naming premium!

    https://www.woodies.ie/painters-mate-310ml-flexible-acrylic-filler-white-502714

    https://www.woodies.ie/rawlplug-380ml-decorators-caulk-1007114


    I've gotten non brand names for 3/4 eur at most and they are as good as the branded stuff imo.


  • #5
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Painters Mate = Caulk.
    Caulk = Painters Mate.


  • #6
    Lex Luthor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,220 ✭✭✭✭Lex Luthor


    I use the B&Q caulk, cheapest one
    Does the job perfectly


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,186 ✭✭✭cletus


    Both of the products listed above are too expensive. Bought a tube of caulk the other day in B&Q, it was €1.35.


  • #8
    Lex Luthor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,220 ✭✭✭✭Lex Luthor


    cletus wrote: »
    Both of the products listed above are too expensive. Bought a tube of caulk the other day in B&Q, it was €1.35.

    Same stuff I’ve used for years
    Never let me down


Advertisement