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What youll need to get started on your D.I.Y. Project

Materials
Plasterboard pre-mixed cement Plasterboard screws Plasterboard joining tape Sandpaper Drop sheet (optional) Adhesive Sponge

Planning your next D.I.Y. Project

The Bunnings D.I.Y. brochures are designed to help you step the way through your D.I.Y. home projects. Theyll give you the right advice on what materials youll need, how to get the job done and tips and ideas for achieving the best result.

D.I.Y.
Repair Holes in Plaster
How to repair holes in plaster

Tools
Plastic blade or lling knife Utility knife Keyhole saw Screwdriver or drill Vacuum

Expert D.I.Y. advice

If its advice youre after, come in and discuss the project with one of our experts. Ask about organising Same Day Delivery, Tool Hire, Installation or even enrol in one of our D.I.Y. classes.

Safety
Always keep tools and materials away from children. When plastering it is recommended to wear safety goggles, a long sleeve shirt and work gloves for eye and skin protection. A sanding respirator to prevent inhalation while breaking dried plaster or when mixing is a good idea. Be aware of health hazards from asbestos bre cement products used in older building & fencing applications if unsure - treat as asbestos until conrmed otherwise and avoid generation of dust.

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How to D.I.Y. Repair Holes In Plaster Although it may seem a daunting task to repair holes in plaster walls, it is a simple project that with the right tools and instructions youll wonder what all the fuss was about.
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Installing new plasterboard Different methods

The repairing methods for plaster holes differ due to the size of the holes or cracks. Making these repairs is made even easier today with a range of modern lling compounds. Most of these compounds are pre- mixed and come in a range of sizes and colours to suit all jobs. Find a piece of timber and screw it behind the existing wall (countersunk) to act as a backing for the replacement board (Fig 2). Clean the area of any dust and apply adhesive to the timber board. Position the replacement plasterboard into the hole and secure with joining tape - dont overlap tape. Fig 2. Drill holes into the plaster and timber behind the plasterboard then attach with screws (countersink them) so that the timber will support there placing board.

Small cracks or holes

Firstly you need to prepare the area by removing any loose plaster with a utility knife and any dust with a damp sponge or vacuum. Now mix your plaster cement following the instruction or simply use a pre-mixed product. Apply the rst layer with a lling knife, clean with a damp sponge and allow 4 hours drying. Now apply a second coat if necessary, clean with a sponge and then sand to a ush level with the wall.

Finishing the joints

Using a lling knife, apply a thin layer of lling compound over the joints until the tape and screw holes are covered (g 2). Allow to dry and then sand (medium grit). To make the repair less visible, apply a second layer of lling compound with a broader spread. Allow to dry, sand with a ne grit paper and then paint. Fig 3. Apply a thin layer of lling compound over the joints until the tap and screw holes are covered.

Fig 1. When plastering, it is recommended to wear safety goggles, along sleeve shirt and work gloves for eye and skin protection.

Large holes
The main difference when repairing larger holes is that you will need to cut around the damaged hole and use a supporting backing due to the larger repair area. Here are the steps.

Removing damaged plasterboard

Cut out a piece of plaster, of the original thickness that will t over the damaged area and then mark its outline. Using a screwdriver punch a hole in each corner of the marked area and then diagonally cut toward each corner with a keyhole saw. Take care not to puncture plumbing or cut electrical wiring. Breakaway and remove the pieces carefully.

D.I.Y. Hints and Tips

1. You can purchase plaster repair kits that have easy-to-use instructions. For further expert advice consult the qualied Team Members at your local Bunnings Warehouse.