how do i repair a hole in plasterboard wall

bernlyn

i was asked by a mate to see if i could fix a hole that his son had kicked in the plasterboard wall. i have not seen it yet and dont know what state it is in. anyone know how to repair a hole in the wall and would the whole wall need to be skimed or can i some how blend it in

Syman

i am assuming that the hole is of a reasonably big size. what i do ( it happens quite often at work) is cut a couple of pieces of batten and glue for screw though the so that they are on the inside of the hole. then these can be used to fixe a piece of plaster board big enough to fill the hole to. then use a bit of bonding or filler to fill the gaps, sand and then paint.

andrew-b

Depending on the internal construction of the wall and size/location of the hole, you could cut back the existing plasterboard around the damage to the nearest timber studs in the wall then nail a new section of plasterboard to those studs. Tapping on the wall will give you a pretty accurate idea where the nearest studs are and then you could drill some small test holes to check there is a stud where you think (if you hit a stud youll have sawdust!) and to work out it's centre before cutting the plasterboard back with a stanley knife.

Edit: Check the location of any pipes and cables before you drill any holes!

Andy

NastyMatt

shove a load of paper in the hole and then plaster/filler the last bit.

Avoriaz

NastyMatt wrote:

shove a load of paper in the hole and then plaster/filler the last bit.

Are you a second hand car dealer?:p

greyteam1959

Think his middle name is bodger

BobProperty

http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/PLAST_REPAIRING_HOLES_IN_PLASTERBOARD.htm

annie123

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