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Repair after down light removal -which filler

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I have a couple of down light holes in the ceiling to be repaired. I've seen how to affix a plaster board plug with a batten above, but my query is about which filler to use around the edges.
Ideally it should be a Screwfix product as Screwfix is within walking distance for me. Should it be their 210 variant or 310 or even their ultra cheap (£2) currently on discount?
 
Toupret powder filler I use for everything.
I have used Wickes own which was different but ok.
I think you are referring to the lightweight filler. Has it's uses but I don't use much of it. It's not a finishing and sanding filler for invisible repairs
 
The No Nonsense 305 product may be similar, and a bit cheaper.
 
Chamfer both hole and plug edges and remove a little paper from the plug to aid a flush finish when filled and sanded.
 
I've found Screwfix's No Nonsense lightweight filler pretty useless, as it just slumps or runs out. Branded stuff from, eg, Polyfilla is fine - but only if you can smooth off well enough to avoid having to sand. For anything needing sanding, Toupret.
 

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