How to fix deep hole near window that needs to be drilled again ?

elvisontherun · 3 Apr 2024

Hi,
I've been asked to help my mum with a blind fixing where the plaster has dropped off near the window. I'll need to fill it up so that I can use some plaster fixings to put up the support for the Venetian blinds.
The hole is about 4 cms deep and extends a bit and I can see some red plasticky (stud?) inside. A simple filler is possibly put of question as I need to put up the fixings again to support the blinds. It may not even adhere to the red bit there. Very confused.
Any suggestions as to doing this ? Any help welcome!

elvisontherun · 3 Apr 2024

Would wicked quick set mortar work or does it need special fixings or epoxy or something?

foxhole · 3 Apr 2024

Poor photo , is that ceiling that’s fallen ? If so you can’t “fill it” needs plasterboard replacing .

elvisontherun · 3 Apr 2024

It's the hole in the plaster where the previous fixing was next to the window edge. You can see the the end of the next blind on the bay window there. The hole is 3x 2 cm and about 2 CMS deep. Thanks

JohnD · 3 Apr 2024

Is it a hole in the ceiling or in the wall?

Stand back and take a wider photo.

What is the red thing?

elvisontherun · 3 Apr 2024

It's the Bay window with three separate blinds. The hole is seen next to the end of the middle blind - seen white here as an attempt was made to fill it up with a filler. The red bit with a screw is part of the inside of the wall and maybe the reason why the original screw didn't have a good purchase - I don't have a clue....was hoping someone could help me out.

Tigercubrider · 3 Apr 2024

I think that the red plastic might be part of the window fixing?

Without a good view I wonder if some quick set mortar with a bit of 2x1 in it (or a small offcut of a broom handle) to stick to the building yet provide grip for the new screw? Then worry after about making good

JohnD · 4 Apr 2024

It seems to be in the ceiling. I don't think you can reasonably attach a venetian blind to the unsupported edge of plasterboard. The plasterboard is probably nailed to wooden joists or battens, if you can identify where they are you can drill or screw into them. You may be able to detect the nail heads by shining a torch across the surface of the plaster, there is usually a dimple or a discoloured dot of clinging dust. Sometimes you can feel them with a fingertip. Or use a stud detector. Or poke a straightened wire clothes hanger into the void and feel for them

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How to fix deep hole near window that needs to be drilled again ?

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