Repairing plaster wall around socket

[sophiejazz]

Advice please for repairing wall after new socket installed.

 

[Wayners]

Anything damp can tarnish chrome so be mindful of those shiny sockets.

Some use lightweight ready mixed filler.
I used toupret powder.
Easier to fill around with faceplate off

 

[securespark]

Yes, agree.

What I do for deeper areas is use bonding or browning, but not everyone has that knocking about, then when that's gone off, I put Toupret on top.

When I started fitting these decorative metallic plates in the mid-80s, they came with a thin plastic gasket to separate the accessory from the wall, but most didn't get fitted. But if you didn't fit them, the guarantee wasn't valid and it was only a matter of time before the finish got tarnished.

Some manufacturers like Hamilton had an altogether better looking gasket that fitted the edges of the accessory and looked neater, but still many were omitted.

IDK if manufacturing processes have improved and there is no need for gaskets any more, but, once you have filled and sanded your Toupret, I would fit plastic sockets temporarily until the whole lot has had time to thoroughly dry out, then replace your chrome ones.

 

[sophiejazz]

Yes, agree.

What I do for deeper areas is use bonding or browning, but not everyone has that knocking about, then when that's gone off, I put Toupret on top.

When I started fitting these decorative metallic plates in the mid-80s, they came with a thin plastic gasket to separate the accessory from the wall, but most didn't get fitted. But if you didn't fit them, the guarantee wasn't valid and it was only a matter of time before the finish got tarnished.

Some manufacturers like Hamilton had an altogether better looking gasket that fitted the edges of the accessory and looked neater, but still many were omitted.

IDK if manufacturing processes have improved and there is no need for gaskets any more, but, once you have filled and sanded your Toupret, I would fit plastic sockets temporarily until the whole lot has had time to thoroughly dry out, then replace your chrome ones.

Many thanks, very helpful advice.

 

[Wayners]

You only need a handful of filler for that.
Like I said I use toupret but Wickes sell and own brand powder filler £6, that will do.
It's so small. Just push in.
Better to turn power off and move sockets away from wall.

Hold this thought.

Next time consider.
Spacing makes job easier. Neat as well.

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