Holes

If the hole has a solid back to it you will be able to fill it as normal and then sand to a smooth finish.

Holes in plasterboard

·        Smaller

If the hole is quite small then apply Fixer Mate or another high-grab filler initially then finish with spackling.

·        Larger

If the hole is larger and has nothing at the back of it to hold the filler try this: take a piece of light wood - a lolly stick will do for smaller holes – and cut it to size so that you can insert it into the hole to one side then slide across to the other side. Bore a hole in the middle and insert a screw. Apply glue to both ends facing you. Insert into the hole, slide across and using the screw pull it towards you so that it sticks to the back surface of the plasterboard. Leave to set. When set remove the screw and fill using lightweight filler. Sand smooth.

Deep Holes

Can be successfully plugged using Geocel Fixer Mate™ or alternatively tinfoil and a lightweight filler. Tear the tinfoil and scrunch it into a sausage shape. Pack into the hole, Use more tinfoil as necessary. Leave about a quarter to half an inch at the opening and fill this with lightweight filler. Leave to set. Fill again until the filler is slightly protruding, Sand and paint!