How to Remove Wall Plugs (Rawlplugs) and Fill the Holes When Decorating

[@derekwhitaker4905]

Great tip Aubrey! Some stubborn plugs I find you need to bang in the wall especially on a hollow wall! 👍🏻

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Yes, very true Derek.

[@Merina2222]

I'm a young woman learning how to do DIY tasks like this for the first time. Thank you for such a helpful video!

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That is great news that you are having a go at doing some DIY tasks. I hope all goes well with your projects. I have many other videos on the channel that may also be useful to you 😊

[@pauldarbyshire62]

I used to use the screw method but found it unpredictable as to how much damage it would cause. So I now just chip/ cut the head of the plug with a scraper or a chisel . The remaining plug in the wall helps with filling the hole .

[@puddinggeek4623]

Excellent video as always. Very informative, keep up the good work,

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thanks, will do! 😊

[@daisyrea7219]

Fabulous video really great tips thank you.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That's great, glad you liked the video 😊

[@tori-loo]

What do you think is the best way to paint a pvc coated fireplace? And whats the best paint for that?

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

You could try applying two coats of Zinsser Bullseye 123 followed by one or two coats of water based satinwood or acrylic eggshell. Hope all goes well for you 😊

[@tori-loo]

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating thanks so much! :D

[@bobfrankish8883]

Hi Aubrey, I've just found your channel and subscribed. You give some excellent advice. On that subject, please may I ask you a question? I have been on several forums trying to get this clear in my mind. I am 71 now and need to cut down on extra work wherever I can. I am wanting to apply lining paper on top of existing washable patterned paper, which is vinyl. They all say it is a no-no and won't stick. The thing is, my entire house has plastered walls that have been painted directly with both silk and matt emulsions. I have papered these walls with 1200 lining paper and then emulsioned the paper. The finish is superb, and I have 3 rooms that were done over 10 years ago and still look perfect. There is no sign of the lining paper not sticking to a previously emulsion painted wall. What is the difference between a vinyl silk paint finish and a vinyl wallpaper finish? They are both washable.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Hi, I would not advise applying wallpaper over vinyl wallpaper. The vinyl wallpaper is designed to repel water for example when it is being wiped over or washed with water. The applied paste would not be able to dry out correctly and may even stay wet for a prolonged period encouraging mould growth. Glad to hear you had a good experience with applying the lining paper on the previous walls Bob.

[@bobfrankish8883]

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thanks for the reply Aubrey. I guess old emulsion paint is probably still more porous than a vinyl wallpaper. I was just trying to save work, but I will get it stripped now just to be on the safe side.

[@mohammedsaleem7912]

Hi Can diluted pva be use to seal new plasterboard before applying wallpaper

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Some better options would be Zinsser Gards or a drywall primer-sealer.

[@mohammedsaleem7912]

Hi Can vinyl silk be applied to lining paper two coats

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

You will first need to apply a coat of thinned matt emulsion. This will prevent the vinyl silk looking patchy.

[@mohammedsaleem7912]

Hi Is knotting solution required before varnishing bare wood door

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

You do not need to apply knotting solution before varnish.

[@mohammedsaleem7912]

Hi Can paste the wall paper be pasted directly instead of pasting the wall

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Yes it can.

[@user-gk1bz4pe2z]

Thanks! Just could not get these buggers out the wall, had only been using pliers. They've now come right out with a claw hammer!

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That is great news 👍

[@mohammedsaleem7912]

Hi Does lining paper need sealing before applying finish wallpaper

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

No, apply the wallpaper directly over the lining paper.

[@mohammedsaleem7912]

Hi What is ratio for mist coat on the tin it says one part water five parts paint some say fifty fifty.

[@bitTorrenter]

I don't think this video was about mist coats.

[@ColinNew-pf5ix]

I just bang them deeper into the wall, using a screw, then fill them. A lot less mess. Each to their own.

[@markcrotty5910]

Nice one

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thanks Mark

[@jeremyjancso]

I normally cut round the proud part of the plug with a Stanley knife, quicker

[@HoudalothAli]

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[@MrBenchfitter]

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