Bathroom Ceiling Filler

Dandytf

mi-key said:

Dandytf said:

Didn't see this Delivery charge.
29.95 (incl. VAT) Express (1-3 Days)

Only gun to purchase elsewhere

thanks

You can get them much cheaper from screwfix or any large DIY place like B&Q for less than £10.

Too late, thanks.

Dandytf

Is there any simple Spray or Foam  Filler around one Kitchen Electric Socket.
t.i.a.

CliveOfIndia

Dandytf said:

Is there any simple Spray or Foam  Filler around one Kitchen Electric Socket.
t.i.a.

You can get dozens of different makes of expanding foam filler, here's just one by way of example: https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-expanding-foam-hand-held-750ml/45865?tc=RT5&ds_rl=1249416&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImeyfrNaD_gIVjtDtCh1o5gvjEAQYAiABEgLfmfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

However, I don't really think it's suitable for going round a socket - it tends to be used more for the sort of situation where you've got a waste pipe going through a wall, that type of thing.

Any chance of a picture of the offending socket?  Depending on what it's like, it may be possible to just fill any gaps with a small amount of grout/filler, something like that.  But it would be easier to give more helpful advice if we could see a picture.  And obviously, if you're doing anything near to an electrical source, you need to be just a little bit careful about what type of filler you use and how you apply it.

Dandytf

Filler above+below, it's standard new socket, slightly offline due to previous socket.
Maybe something from Homebase or Screwfix and I'll purchase a separate Gun for bathroom.
Thanks

CliveOfIndia

Thanks for posting a pic, that helps.

OK, so as far as I can make out, you've got 2 options.  Simplest would be to replace it with a slightly larger faceplate to cover the gaps.  However ... as far as I'm aware (I may be wrong), most sockets are a standard size, so I'm not sure if that would be possible.

Otherwise, just fill in the gaps with ordinary filler (Polyfilla, if you will, though any brand of ordinary filler will do the job, dozens to choose from).

First thing, turn off the power to that circuit at the the Consumer Unit (fusebox in old money!).  Loosen the screws about halfway.  No need to remove them completely, you just want to be able to pull the faceplate forwards by a quarter of an inch or so.  Get some filler in, make it nice and smooth, let it dry.  Re-tighten the screws, Bob's your uncle.

Yes, you'll see the filler, but it'll look better than it does.  You might be able to get some black filler (sorry, no idea on that one!).  Or maybe ... perhaps ... paint the filler to match the tiles once it's hardened?  Though odds on you'll never get a perfect colour match.

If you want to do a thorough job, then you could remove the faceplate completely, tile over the backplate, re-cut a new hole in the tiles, re-attach the faceplate.  But to be honest that's probably more hassle than it's worth - and it's a non-starter unless you happen to have some spare tiles from the original batch available.

Depends on what you want - absolute perfection or "near-enough" ?  If you just want to tidy it up a bit, then Polyfilla or any own-brand alternative will be a cheap and simple fix.  Personally I have a big box of B&Q's own-brand powdered filler in the garage that you mix with water when needed, it's perfectly fine for most "ordinary" small filling jobs and lasts for ages.  And you can mix up a big batch or a small amount, depending on what you're doing.

mi-key

Dandytf said:

Filler above+below, it's standard new socket, slightly offline due to previous socket.
Maybe something from Homebase or Screwfix and I'll purchase a separate Gun for bathroom.
Thanks

Easiest and neatest thing is to add a finger plate around the socket like this :

https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/122629-137mm-finger-plate-white-sold-in-1-s?gclid=CjwKCAjw5pShBhB_EiwAvmnNV3cZwEOvQGJlacxMNADCI4dzA7FBC-DcplNVP1CAvHXzp-WyD_Ue2xoC2iwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds



Should cover all the gap, and look a lot tidier than filler 

ThisIsWeird

Nice, Clive - your first option got me thinking there must be summat out there for just this job. And it looks as tho' there is: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Double-Single-Socket-Surround-Acrylic/dp/B086GX55Y5/ref=asc_df_B086GX55Y5/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=427957031192&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12364192264270527571&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045292&hvtargid=pla-931824831811&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=108041152548&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=427957031192&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12364192264270527571&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045292&hvtargid=pla-931824831811

Not saying that these are the best of its type or anything, but purely the first 'return', and it's a starting point for Dandy. There are chrome ones, and most likely all the usual colours. You could even paint them first to match your tiles.

mi-key

You can even get coloured ones, a gloss black one would look nice over the tiles 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302000739709

Dandytf

Thanks mser's
Coloured acrylics- Genius! No need for filler, amazing.

Dandytf

Kitchen tiles removed and renewed next year, hopefully.