Downlights Patching Unwanted Redundant Holes

[@matthewcalder4351]

Sparky had to fit downlighters but had no acsess from above rooms he left four 4inc holes , i followed your method to the letter and it worked perfectly thankyou 👍

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Your welcome thanks 👍

[@markrowland5393]

Another clever use of expanding foam and Pollyfilla. Great video, thanks.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks.

[@matthewcalder4351]

Thanks

[@ThePhilandPam]

Brilliant downlighter repair, I’ll be using that 👍

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks.

[@mauricerabbat6661]

I like your wiggly method for filling the holes, I will try it in the near future, thanks.

[@adriansandry2783]

Excellent method! I'll be using this technique in future. Another use for the ubiquitous foam. Many thanks.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

thanks.

[@justintemp]

Why did you not do the other method where you patch it by holding the centre screw in place behind the board and plastering over it from the front?

[@M0ng0l0id]

That wouldn’t work if you only have access from the front.

[@ironchefboyardeee]

What are those little scrapers called? They seem more flexible and smaller than the drywall knifes I've seen in the US.

[@iambueno]

Euro filling knife

[@MarcGray1990]

The amount of times I’ve seen Plasterer’s do this they usually cut a square out around the circle, bit of 2x1 timber or similar bridging across the gap on the other side of the ceiling then a square patch of plasterboard cut to size to fill the hole, scrim tape around the edges then patch.... this way is bloody brilliant! Definitely gonna be doing this the next time I come across this myself. And please.... for the boards sake treat it to a nice coat of farrow and ball paint or a bit of their wallpaper... it’s been through hell and back in your last few videos haha! Thanks for another great tip! Marc.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks Marc. Something nice for the board hopefully.

[@MarcGray1990]

Painting and Decorating your a gent!

[@clivesquire6463]

thanks again another brilliant tip indeed i notice that your repair filler /plaster is white ,is it Gyproc easy fill or polyfilla ? many thanks again keep up the great channel stay safe.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks

[@graeme1744]

Thank you from Australia for this video

[@PaintingandDecorating]

G'day mate your very welcome.

[@graeme1744]

@@PaintingandDecorating awesome buddy

[@ratchriat1716]

great repair job as gooden enjoyed the video.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks.

[@reesernhr836]

Another really helpful video, great work keep it up.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks.

[@freddiewatler8893]

go on son ...love it

[@a.behnam4026]

Very useful video, thanks

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you

[@johnclowes3894]

That’s ok using foam on an upright board but trying that in a ceiling is near impossible as the can has to be upside down for it to work. Otherwise you just release the gas and no foam.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Yes not easy .

[@sienewman1457]

Where did you get the 3mm spacers from? I couldn't find anything like that online.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Multi-pack B&Q

[@BudoGuy]

How much do you dilute the pva? Thanks

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Milky water... does not have to be perfect measure... but it has to soak in and not sit on the surface... thanks

[@BudoGuy]

@@PaintingandDecorating thank you

[@richardjones3112]

Great video again.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@tropicalscuba]

Can I ask why you use the diluted PVA to seal the plaster? What's the risk if you don't do this?

[@nm9412]

Diluted PVA is your watered down elmers glue.

[@jsarratt1]

@@nm9412 OP asked "why" NOT "what".

[@StudioStupidPony]

Nice, really nice!

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@dexterkeano]

Perfect hack. Have some big 150mm holes to fill, wish me luck!

[@kerryfoster1]

Useful video! Could have used some close ups on the holes. 😊

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks your welcome

[@kryptoniteee]

How much to paint a 3 bed house?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

sorry no prices every painter and area can be different... also you can use cheap paint.

[@kryptoniteee]

Painting and Decorating ok thanks for getting back to me. Maybe a better question is what questions should I ask once I have a quote? Like one painter didn’t sand between coats or fill holes before taking any screw plastics out so I had to let him go. I thought this was standard stuff but does it depend on the quote what service I get?

[@00robinsona]

Can you use this method on a ceiling?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Yes.

[@00robinsona]

Painting and Decorating thank you for your quick response and your videos really help me thank you

[@OJtheOZ]

Hello sir, can I fix the hole with the hole itself that I cut(I still keep the cutting part in my store room). Is it possible to put it back into the hole and use some the putty and the netting tape? Thanks.

[@iamme5730]

That's an amazing idea.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks..

[@ascno1970]

Again thats what gyproc plasterboard patches are made for, self adhesive for covering the hole/area then flush over couple times, job done 🙌

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Yes they do work.. but this leaves a better finish as flat as you can get, not raised like patches leave.

[@DaveBattle]

@@PaintingandDecorating Since it's been over a year now how have you found those patches to hold up on a ceiling? Any dropping or does the foam hold it firm still?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

@@DaveBattle Yes all fine the foam is stronger than you think.

[@DaveBattle]

@@PaintingandDecorating Thanks for the quick reply. Glad to hear that. I'm also trying to track down the 3mm spacers. I saw you note about multi pack B&Q but I can't find anything online. Do you have a link you'd suggest?

[@darrenwilliams7741]

Before I watch I bet he uses expanding foam.

[@erolbrown]

Subscribed. Cracking video.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@garrysnan1210]

2 part filler the disc in. A small amount of masking tape to hold it while the filler drys. Sand back. Fine filler over the top (for duck sake not easifill!!!) heat gun dry. Sand. Paint. It’s repaired in 20minutes max with a painted finish.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

2 part filler is completely wrong decorators do not use this for filling plaster. It is only used on wood.. do things correctly.

[@garvielloken3929]

nooice

[@dzunglu7184]

FU!

[@trevor.h]

"How not to patch a hole properly"... Have to be kidding me.