Damaged plasterboard

ormus

if you cant fill it and make it look ok, then maybe the best answer is to cut out a section of PB and replace it. shouldnt be too much as you can just cut it out to the studwork either side. usually 400mm or 600mm centres.

ps
PB is very cheap.

Flyfisher_2

I would take a Stanley knife and cut a square around the holes in the plasterboard to a depth of about 4mm.
I would then take a chisel or a flat screwdriver and remove the remaining paper and plaster(to a depth of 4mm)inside the square, taking care by tapping the chisel lightly with a hammer in case you go through the plasterboard.
I would then fill the holes with a general purpose filler making sure that it is proud of the hole to allow for shrinkage.
Leave to set for 24 hours.
Take a sander or piece of sandpaper wrapped around a wooden block and sand the filler until flush with the plasterboard.

misgrace

Wig wrote: »

A photograph will get you the best advice.

I agree, as I am trying to imagine it, this is why I am keeping stum for the time being.:D

kinsden

Guys, I am back with the pic

Please click on the link http://www.flickr.com/photos/26594069@N07/2882014102/.. I had taken the pic just after removing a small part of the mirror...but the wall has been left with the same mess throughout the run of the mirror..hope you guys can help..Cheers!!

sparky883

The Picture does not make sense to me,Am i being thick,And you can see somthing i cannot,Looks like somebody boarded up the window??

Wig

sparky883 wrote: »

The Picture does not make sense to me,Am i being thick,And you can see somthing i cannot,Looks like somebody boarded up the window??

The window is a reflection in the broken mirror

moggylover

sparky883 wrote: »

The Picture does not make sense to me,Am i being thick,And you can see somthing i cannot,Looks like somebody boarded up the window??

I thought that as well:o - then looked closer and realised that is the piece of mirror not yet removed and reflection of window in it:D .

Glad I'm not the only one.........:D

moggylover

Personally I would remove any loose bits of paper and clean area down gently with very fine sandpaper, fill with a fine surface filler - possibly lower than necessary at first and then another fine coat and another until as flush as poss. I would then sand again with very fine sandpaper and wash down and decorate. I find that using the emulsion quite thickly in areas with small blemishes often then disguises them, or alternatively I will paint a slightly low area two or three times with a thick coat and a small brush which reduces the "edge" before roller painting over.

Wig

I like post #13, but it may be too much work to do each area individually, and definately too much work to do the whole area in one go, would be better to cut out the whole are and put a new bit of board up.

I don't think you'll get a good finish with any method. except

1. wallpaper the entire wall
2. use fine filler then use lining paper then paint
3. Put a new mirror back up.
4. repair as best you can then hang a full length painting or Chinese scroll type painting, or item of furniture.

Bigger size picture
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26594069@N07/2882014102/sizes/l/

madjay

use jointing plaster, Its like a filler but very fine and is design to be used on plasterboard

Very easy repair it not a major job but take your tine sanding it down