Where To Get Fine Fill Or Similar Wall Filler

[ReganAndCarter]

Few years ago I asked a decorator what he used for minor imperfections on surface of walls and he said Fine Fill. It seemed to go on well, and unlike Polyfilla, etc, seemed easy to sand. Where can I get this product from, or something similar? I'm only doing one small room, so I would prefer something in a smallish size, rather than a big bag of it.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[SFK]

Regan,
Is this what you used before?:
Polycell Fine Surface Filler
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Polycell-Polyfilla-Trade-Fine-Surface-Filler---500g/p/228107

SFK

 

[ReganAndCarter]

That will do, many thanks. Not exactly what the decorator was using. It was in powder form and had to be mixed with water. Should do the job though, and importantly, I don't have to buy a big 10 Kg sack of the stuff.

 

[SFK]

Regan,
If powder form where you add water, I wonder if he was using this:
All Purpose Powder Filler 1.5kg
https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p21148

I use this for bigger holes and then easy to sand down (annoyingly with lots of very fine dust). This is more like Plaster of Paris.
But have found with small holes, it is so soft (when dry) that when sanding I can sand it back out of the hole.

So I would use the Pollyfiller for small fine cracks and holes and try to apply flat so nothing to sand down.
The Power filler for bigger holes (>1cm3).
SFK

 

[opps]

I stopped buying "fine fillers" years ago.

All too often they were so hard to sand that the sand paper ripped the surrounding surface.

I am a big fan of Tuopret Redlite and Red Devil Onetime. Both are easy to sand. Not ideal for areas that might be subject to knocks and abuse though. Oh, and the dust doesn't cling to everything.

BTW, for the record, I do not feel comfortable replying to anyone who has "free Tommy Robinson" as his signature- sorry, I spent too many years as a kid having seven shades kicked out of me by racist morons whenever they had the opportunity.

And rather than wasting your time or mine, please do not respond to my post.

 

[SFK]

Opps,
Interesting to hear, I will give one of those a try next time.
And I see they have them at TS:
https://www.toolstation.com/search?...&dFR[brand][1]=Red Devil&search=filler&is_v=1
SFK

 

[opps]

Red Devil is great stuff. When sanding it, make sure that you use 120/180 grit paper otherwise it will scratch too much.

It, and RedLite are both sand-able with electric sanders. Most similar fillers over heat too much (eg OneTime).

The dust that falls off isn't statically charged (unlike most of the powder fillers), so cleaning up is much easier. They also accommodate a slightly degree of movement. that said, if you are filling a dynamic joint, something like Toupret Fibracryl might be worth applying first and then use Redlite or OneTime over the top of it (once the Fibracyl has dried and shrunk back).

BTW the Toolstation price is better than my local decorators' merchant.

 

[Stephenhall1986]

Just keep it simple and buy a small bag of gyproc easi fill.

 

[opps]

Just keep it simple and buy a small bag of gyproc easi fill.

Isn't the smallest bag of Easyfill 5KG?

That said, yes it is easy to sand.

 

[Stephenhall1986]

Not sure to be honest but I buy a lot of it. I get 5 x 1kg bags.

 

[opps]

Not sure to be honest but I buy a lot of it. I get 5 x 1kg bags.

Thanks, I have never seen the 1kg bags, where do you buy them?