Plastering in sockets and cables

[gilldavison]

Morning everyone . As you can see my photo I have some ugly surface mounted sockets and trunking . There will be plaster and black mortar underneath - I was going to tackle by hand to minimise the dust ( the room is empty) . Appreciate your advice on undertaking this job . Thanks

 

[ericmark]

When buried needs to follow safe routes. See this Wiki page it is not required when surface.

 

[chivers67]

Run the cable directly to the left of the double socket then up to the single "TV" socket. If you have a Multitool use a with a masonry attachment it helps to create a channel without too much dust.

 

[chivers67]

 

[morqthana]

There will be plaster and black mortar underneath

"Black mortar"? Or breeze block?...

 

[gilldavison]

Black mortar so should be soft ( but dusty )

 

[JohnD]

What country are you in that has black mortar?

Are you in a coal mining area?

How old is the house?

 

[Wayners]

Plastic and masking tape over floor
Cardboard over window and anything that may get hit with flying masonry.
Drill lots of holes.
Cold chisel masonry out to create a channel.
Lash with PVA and let it dry for 3 hours to seal masonry.
Mix PVA 50/50 with water.
Run cable up in that trunking you have. Might as well use it up to sink cable in wall.
One coat plaster fill.
Leave it 2 days to dry off
Decorating power filler over to smooth.
Leave 3 days to dry.
Sand smooth with 120grade paper on flat block of wood.
Paint
Put feet up