Filling Holes in Walls

[Jonny M]

Just took down a speaker bracket that I don't need anymore, this has left 2 small(ish) holes. I'm gonna pull the plugs out the wall first (or drill them out), and get the dust out the hole (plaster on breeze block). What's the best stuff to fill the hole up with so I can just touch it up with a bit of paint afterwards and hopefully not notice anything?

Open to suggestions

[Howard]

Polyfiller.

[oddytomtom]

yeah thats pretty good stuff thats what i use. dont use that foam stuff tho which expands cause that somtimes messes up. pollyfiller is the best choice

[Howard]

I've filled many a hole with Polyfiller
It's really good stuff. Can be sanded down so smooth as well.

[steve threlfall]

Ployfiler followed by sanding after drying of course

then re apply filler if neccessary and sand again before painting it

[Howard]

Yes it's likely to sink in, so make sure it's a "bump" then sand and paint. It'll look top notch

DIY experts, us

[steve threlfall]

Originally posted by Howard
Yes it's likely to sink in, so make sure it's a "bump" then sand and paint. It'll look top notch

DIY experts, us

indeed matey

i to have filled many holes ooh err!!

be generous with the filler and then get scraping

i could have done this but tbh sticking a poster over the offending holes was much easier

[Howard]

After having to fill in hundreds of screw holes on my DIY Sub, I've become quite aquainted with the art!!

[TeePee]

Use pollyfiller, but make sure you buy the powder you mix yourself and not the pre-mixed stuff. The premixed stuff takes a lot more effort to sand nice and smooth.

[Jimmy Little]

thats good as i will have to do the same when i finish renting my house.. checked with the land lord and EVERY hole in the house must be filled and covered!