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    Applying Polyfilla over caulk

    I had an electrician move a light switch for me. That meant cutting out holes in the plasterboard to fish the cable around to the new location. I had expected him to fill the holes with something like Polyfilla. Whatever he used had a whiter finish than Polyfilla (which is more light grey). So...
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    How to prevent filled plasterboard ceiling screws popping again (Ed.)

    I'm not sure how to describe this quickly (sorry): We had a lot conversion done. After a time (quite a long time - don't remember how long exactly) a number of holes popped out - where the plaster board was screwed into the rafters. I assumed this was fairly 'normal' settling of the new...
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    Fixing a hole in my wall

    Hi all Bit of a small problem I'm having. I managed to create a small hole in my wall, smacked into it with a laptop and it's somehow hit it with enough force to create a small dent/hole. I'm renting the property so if I can somehow fix this myself I'd be very pleased. These are the...
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    Is it possible to reduce the diameter of a hole cut in plasterboard ceiling?

    Hi there, I've changed my hallway downlight for a different type. There is a large hole cut (approx 140mm) in the plasterboard ceiling for the old type but the new type needs a hole about 10mm less in diameter all the way round. I just wondered if anyone has any advice how to fix this...
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    repair a hole on the wall

    My son accidentally kicked the wall and left a small hole on the wall (plasterboard?) in the living room. A picture is attached. It is about 2-3 cm in diameter. Since I am not very good at DIY, what is the easiest way to repair it? Would POLYCELL MULTI PURPOSE FILLER do? Any advice would be...
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