Making good

[Maxxy]

Ok..rather basic question, but new to domestic electrics (industrial is my trade)

After chasing out a wall, what do you use to fill it again? Do you only fill it to say 5mm below the surface of the rest of the wall, and then plaster the final bit (once its all dried) or fill to the surface, then sand it smooth?

Any other tips greatly appreciated!

 

[david1805]

Rightly or wrongly I used bonding coat in my last house to fill the chases flush. Once dry this shrinks very slightly to allow some kind of skim finish. I emulsioned afterwards, no sign of cracks or anything eight years on.

 

[Chri5]

Bonding and quote for leaving the finish either ready to decorate or ready for plastering.

 

[DESL]

Hi Mate

I try and avoid making good unless it's just an extra socket.
If it's a rewire then customer will be having a re plaster.
I'm no expert with a trowel so if making good is required I employ a plasterer and charge customer accordingly.
OK so I don't make any money out of the making good aspect but the end result is a neat job and a happy customer and TBH I'd spend all day doing what a plasterer could do in 2 hrs.

 

[mst]

try one coat plaster ,you can bung it in thickly and it sands to a fine finish

 

[Maxxy]

Didnt have to chase the wall in the end luckily...

A bigger problem though is the ring final! There seems to be a break in the earth return from the end socket to the distribution board..but the neutral and live on that cable are fine! Had half the floor up but still cant find the cable run..nightmare job. Back there next week to lift more carpet and floorboards!

Cheers for the responses! Remember doing it at college, but everytime ive done it since its been for someone else so i didnt have to buy the stuff