Can i use some tile grout and adhesive as a filler for holes in plaster wall?
Question:i am having a wall reskimmed, can i use some tile grout and adhesive as a filler for holes in the plaster wall where i have pulled raw plugs out or do i need a proper filler.thanks
Answers:
You could , but I`d advise against it . When you patch a wall , the patch almost always has to be sanded to achieve a smooth , even finish . Grout is MUCH harder than plaster , so when you try sanding , you`re going to end up sanding more off the area surrounding the patch than the patch itself .
You`ll find it a nightmare trying to get a perfect finish to the patch so that it blends in with the surrounding area , and you`ll usually end up with a messy looking job once it`s painted .
Do yourself a favour and use plaster , not grout . Grout is made for specific purposes , and patching a wall is not one of them .
tile grout is fine...better, in fact, than 'proper' filler. tile adhesive no good I'm afraid.
If they're small, use spackling paste.
The problem you might have there is the relative hardness of the grout and the plaster. It will make it hard to sand down evenly.
spackle I would use. It does'nt shrink and dries very hard.
It will probably do it, but you will have trouble sanding off smooth once its dried, because of the adhesive. Better off going to get some proper filler, its not expensive at all and it will save you any unneccessary hassle.
I am assuming you are asking specifically is it ok to fill the holes, ie where rawlplugs are removed etc, with tile grout/adhesive. before you have the wall skimmed. If that is the question then I would definitely say yes, it's ok. I've used whatever is to hand in similar situations, no problem at all. Just leave as flat as you can, no overfill, skim will cover all.
I've used tile grout to fill holes quite a few times and found it to be really good. Hope that helps.
you can get a tube of caulk for a few quid the mastic gun wouldnt be dear either, fill it in then use a paint scraper to smooth it off.
NO, use drywall mud. Just ask them when you go buy it.
if its just the holes from plugs then its fine to use
I wouldn't use a two in one type adesive/grout, apart from the other problems people have mentioned, you will probably find it will shrink and crack if you need to fill anything over 3-4mm in size. Single part flex grout (cement based) will do the trick but will be hard to sand to a decent finish. Save the hassle and get some polyfilla.
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