I need to re-plaster a wall where the plaster is cracked in some areas. How do I go about plastering around/behind sockets?
Many Thanks.
Many Thanks.
Re-plastering a wall having to face a socket
- Thread starter Saycheese5
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Best practice is to remove the socket/switch plates connect the wires to terminal blocks then tape up and push them into the pattress box.
Kill the power 1st and test for dead
Kill the power 1st and test for dead
The wall is actually rendered with sand/cement and some sort of unknowed white finishing coat (I thought it was all gypsum plaster before removing it). I want to re-render the wall again, but it will probably take a couple of days to dry. I will need to turn the power back on. Could I leave the wires in terminal blocks taped up inside the pattress box and the whole box unscrewed and slightly coming forward? I suppose I could also tape part of the cables showing between the brickwork and the box, ie tape the reds, then the blacks and finally the greens/yellows for extra protection? Thank you!
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