Help with filling
- Thread starter jrussuk
- Start date
Sponsored Links
Based on the images- I think that they might be MDF walls (rather than plasterboard).
Image number 1 shows the outline of three holes. They look like powder based filler than has blown over time. The join also looks like the same type of filler.
Powder fillers often blow when applied over anything other than plaster or masonry, unfortunately the fact that they are much cheaper and easier to use than 2 pack fillers means that they are often used by stoopid/lazy decorators.
Image number 2 definitely looks like powder filler.
Unfortunately (assuming that the walls are MDF), even if you use a decent two pack filler you will still get hair line cracks (not as bad as what you currently have). MDF/timber expands and contracts. There is a good reason why the VBictorians used architraves- it helped to create a "bridge" that helped to hide the differential expansion rates of the plaster and door liner.
Epoxy resin filler is more flexible but much more expensive and a mare to sand back unless you have a decent sander.
Image number 1 shows the outline of three holes. They look like powder based filler than has blown over time. The join also looks like the same type of filler.
Powder fillers often blow when applied over anything other than plaster or masonry, unfortunately the fact that they are much cheaper and easier to use than 2 pack fillers means that they are often used by stoopid/lazy decorators.
Image number 2 definitely looks like powder filler.
Unfortunately (assuming that the walls are MDF), even if you use a decent two pack filler you will still get hair line cracks (not as bad as what you currently have). MDF/timber expands and contracts. There is a good reason why the VBictorians used architraves- it helped to create a "bridge" that helped to hide the differential expansion rates of the plaster and door liner.
Epoxy resin filler is more flexible but much more expensive and a mare to sand back unless you have a decent sander.
I use the Timbabuild range of epoxy resins. The one hour epoxy is more flexible than the 4 hour version.
https://www.sealantsonline.co.uk/Products/Timbabuild-products-online/TIM4701
But you will also need the gun.
https://www.sealantsonline.co.uk/Products/Timbabuild-products-online/TIM4703
RepairCare have a bigger range of products.
https://www.sealantsonline.co.uk/Products/Repair-care-international-products-online
They do have a a tube that will fit a standard caulking gun but you only get 180ml.
Normal 2 pack filler may work but it isn't flexible and in time it may start to push out of the joins, but it will be better than any powder filler and is much cheaper than the epoxy. If you can live with very slight hairline cracks you could use Toupret Redlite or RedDevil One Time. Both are light weight fillers that are a breeze to sand.
If you go for the latter, sand the areas flat (removing all traces of the existing filler and then push PVA or polyurathane glue in to the gaps and let it dry before filling.
https://www.sealantsonline.co.uk/Products/Timbabuild-products-online/TIM4701
But you will also need the gun.
https://www.sealantsonline.co.uk/Products/Timbabuild-products-online/TIM4703
RepairCare have a bigger range of products.
https://www.sealantsonline.co.uk/Products/Repair-care-international-products-online
They do have a a tube that will fit a standard caulking gun but you only get 180ml.
Normal 2 pack filler may work but it isn't flexible and in time it may start to push out of the joins, but it will be better than any powder filler and is much cheaper than the epoxy. If you can live with very slight hairline cracks you could use Toupret Redlite or RedDevil One Time. Both are light weight fillers that are a breeze to sand.
If you go for the latter, sand the areas flat (removing all traces of the existing filler and then push PVA or polyurathane glue in to the gaps and let it dry before filling.
Sponsored Links
Sorry, by 2 pack filler (also known as 2K) I was referring to 2 part fillers- those with the little tube of catalyst that you mix into the "putty" to make it cure- car filler in other words.
A sound move but a tad more difficult in the second image. You will need to rip it down where the grey (cupboard?) meets the wall.
Please do let us know how you get on. Hopefully other people with similar questions will find an answer without the need to ask and then wait for a reply.
Thanks for your reply. Do you think Ronseal 2 part wood filler would do the trick? I have used it before and has had great results with it. The grey cupboard is my fridge so putting a simple architrave round the door would be doable.
DIYnot Local
Staff member
If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.
Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.
Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local
Sponsored Links
