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how do i repair a hole in plasterboard wall
bernlyn
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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
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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.Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today!:mad:
Cos if you do it today and like it...You can do it again tomorrow..
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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!
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shove a load of paper in the hole and then plaster/filler the last bit.Lady Astor: "Winston, if I were your wife I'd put poison in your coffee."
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