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How to fill these holes in ceiling

  • 28-08-2019 9:20am
    #1
    Hardtochoose
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    Any help much appreciated.

    Had an electrician in to install downlights in a room that had no access from above, so it left a few holes in the ceiling to get the job done.

    Can anyone suggest the procedure for filling these, and what to use please? Want a smooth finish ready for touching up with white ceiling paint.

    https://ibb.co/nrzNPhD
    This hole has steel beam directly above. I still have the plaster disc that was drilled out, but can’t screw it back as no room to fit a small bit of wood above and screw into due to the steel beam.

    Image below is the drilled out disc of plaster

    https://ibb.co/hZqjB4K


    https://ibb.co/BN2QZwb

    Ideas on these 2 holes also please.

    https://ibb.co/yV8dnL2


    Many thanks for any advice


Comments

  • #2
    xabi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,020 ✭✭✭xabi


    Glue it back to the beam and fill.


  • #3
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db9Rb4cB90Q


  • #4
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Bit of timber above drill up into it doesn't have to be flush so let it go up a bit so to fill it up and then sand it then paint.


  • #5
    Hardtochoose
    Closed Accounts Posts: 328 ✭✭Hardtochoose


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    Bit of timber above drill up into it doesn't have to be flush so let it go up a bit so to fill it up and then sand it then paint.

    Thanks, the steel beam is stopping me doing that though it’s tight to the top of the plasterboard. I’ll give that mesh idea from the YouTube video a go.
    Better to keep the plaster disc and glue it and fill around , or just do it without using the disc ?


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


    Feed a bit of cardboard folded with a string knotted through it into hole, pull the string so the cardboard pulls flat against the hole. Fill hole which now has a back, cut string flush when filler is dry.


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  • #7
    Steve
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    Pull the excess skim / paint off the plug and glue the plug back in by whatever means. just makes sure there is 2-3 mm of space left for filler.
    Chamfer the edges of the hole and plug first with a stanley knife.

    Get some gyproc joint filler in any builders merchant https://www.gyproc.ie/products-systems/products/gyproc-joint-filler it's not expensive and will do you for a lifetime of small repair jobs.

    Mix a bit with water in a small sandwich bag so it's like really thick whipped cream. Squeeze it into the gap and trowel it flat. It will go hard in about an hour. Go for thin layers if needed or if it sags - scrape it off to allow for another layer.

    When you're happy, give it about 3 days to fully dry and then paint.


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