Really appreciate the style and pace of this! Lots of rambling DIY videos on youtube but you get to the point and give all the info quickly and clearly, thanks!
watched your video on how to fit a replacement newel post . Absolutely brilliant , worked like a charm . Thank you so much for your time and effort , helped so much. Top man
I find the best is stanley knife first as you have done to score the paper lining of the plasterboard and then bring the speed down on the Makita multi tools to say 2 or 3 (i have the same multi tool) so you can get nice crisp lines without losing control and piercing through the wall at the end. You do a great job on your channel. I have particularly enjoyed watching your roofing stuff for entertainment in the last few months. Thumbs up and a comment for the YT algorithyms
You can yes, but you will need to remove the patress box (bit that sticks out) and use a dry lining box as per the video. Then attach your sockets to the dry lining box. If in doubt call a qualified electrician and stay safe. Hope that helps.
@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE thanks I did one yesterday, took me about 30 minutes and I have some holes that need patching but thanks to your video I was confident in doing it.
Most accurate is knife or multitool. But using a knife to score the bored with careful cutting using a plasterboard saw is fine if you're on a budget. Hope that helps.
I'll be mounting my plasterboard onto 50mm insulation board. What would you suggest here? I could cut the hole in the insulation before installing but would then need the hole in the plasterboard to align perfectly
What battery do I need for the makita multi tool.?? Seen you used it there, I got the body only from screwfix and only realising it takes a much smaller battery that the norm. Also great video as usual. I've learnt a lot from just watching your videos.
Great video thanks. Just a quick question if the drywall is double 12mm plasterboard in some places so around 27mm thick including the skim. The side flaps cant get behind the plasterboard is there something else you could do or use?? Many thanks.
I would just carefully cut the inner layer of plasterboard out with a multicutter or knife just larger than the size of the clips. Should work then. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
Get a small flat head screw driver if it's tight, wedge it in and gently lever inwards. If your replacing it then it doesn't matter if you snap the clips although it may come out without breaking. Hope that helps.
Love your content helps with my garden room, I'll be battening 2 walls where where all the sockets are going with 2x1, with the 1in batten and the thickness of the plasterboard will I be OK to use these back boxes?
If you're careful they're all ok. The dry lining box has a lip and socket over hangs that so you have a couple of mm to play with if you have a bit of chipped paint. Hope that helps.
Yes I'll be showing rest of loft conversion, they just take longer to edit and I like to keep a mix of stuff on my channel as a lot of viewers like the basic DIY stuff. I'm still doing the day job, have a family, and a loft to finish so limited time these days. Hopefully loft insulation vid soon!
Really appreciate the style and pace of this! Lots of rambling DIY videos on youtube but you get to the point and give all the info quickly and clearly, thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just what the doctor ordered. I'm about to install my first socket. 😊 Thank you.
Awww Pousy, if only youd put this video up yestetday when I was fitting a couple of these boxes! I only used a stanley knife though..
A knife does the job!
Thanks, this video saved me so much hassle. I didn’t know these back boxes existed. Many thanks 👍🏼
No problem 👍
watched your video on how to fit a replacement newel post . Absolutely brilliant , worked like a charm . Thank you so much for your time and effort , helped so much. Top man
I love my multi-tool, it's so versatile and great for lots of jobs. Wouldn't be without it!
This quick release Makita is a beauty!
@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Too right, no more messing about with Allen Keys!
Very simple way of explaining mate …. I’m going to do it now with confidence. Prob end up knocking down my wall 😢
Thanks very much, a great little how to video 🍻👍🏻
I find the best is stanley knife first as you have done to score the paper lining of the plasterboard and then bring the speed down on the Makita multi tools to say 2 or 3 (i have the same multi tool) so you can get nice crisp lines without losing control and piercing through the wall at the end.
You do a great job on your channel. I have particularly enjoyed watching your roofing stuff for entertainment in the last few months.
Thumbs up and a comment for the YT algorithyms
Thanks for the feedback Ryan!
whenever I fit a drywall box I usually just use a regular metal 2 gang backbox as a template, the drywall box will then just fit nicely in
Thanks for sharing that tip, I didn't have one available at the time.
First video I’ve watched of yours. Great job, looking forward to more 👍
Thanks. Plenty more on my channel if you have some time on your hands!
Very professional thank you. I'll use knife and hacksaw blade. Thanks..
Thanks for the comment. Best of luck with it.
Amazing# very helpful. Thank you
Great video, very informative. Thanks! Should this be done before plastering? Cheers 😁
I have hollow walls, and all my sockets stick out. Would I follow this video, to sink the sockets into the walls?
You can yes, but you will need to remove the patress box (bit that sticks out) and use a dry lining box as per the video. Then attach your sockets to the dry lining box. If in doubt call a qualified electrician and stay safe. Hope that helps.
@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE thanks I did one yesterday, took me about 30 minutes and I have some holes that need patching but thanks to your video I was confident in doing it.
Really helpful video! Which tool gives you the most accurate finish and is the easiest to use would you say?
Most accurate is knife or multitool. But using a knife to score the bored with careful cutting using a plasterboard saw is fine if you're on a budget. Hope that helps.
Good Video! What's your favorite way to cut them?
Whichever tool is closest! Thanks for watching.
@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Ok, Thanks!
I'll be mounting my plasterboard onto 50mm insulation board. What would you suggest here? I could cut the hole in the insulation before installing but would then need the hole in the plasterboard to align perfectly
Thanks 👍
No problem 👍
Great tutorial thank you - that's a 👍 from me.
Nice1..Pouse & thank u
What battery do I need for the makita multi tool.?? Seen you used it there, I got the body only from screwfix and only realising it takes a much smaller battery that the norm. Also great video as usual. I've learnt a lot from just watching your videos.
Great video thanks. Just a quick question if the drywall is double 12mm plasterboard in some places so around 27mm thick including the skim. The side flaps cant get behind the plasterboard is there something else you could do or use??
Many thanks.
I would just carefully cut the inner layer of plasterboard out with a multicutter or knife just larger than the size of the clips. Should work then. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Great thanks for your quick reply much appreciated!!
Specatacular tutorial on point well demonstarted, keep up the good content, liked...
Thank you for the feedback and thanks for watching 👍
If you have a multi tool you can buy a box shape attachment that cuts it all at once
Thanks for the feedback. Are they any good?
Hi I have a question, how would you remove one of these to replace it? How would you info the yellow clips?
Get a small flat head screw driver if it's tight, wedge it in and gently lever inwards. If your replacing it then it doesn't matter if you snap the clips although it may come out without breaking. Hope that helps.
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Thanks
Amazing job ! Will do for me
Thanks for the feedback.
Thank you
No problem.
Brilliant thanks!
Can these be removed without breaking the yellow plastic spurs?
They can with some gentle persuasion but I have to admit, I've broken some in the past. Hope you managed it!
OK......managed by using a small thin blade kitchen knife and a bit of a waggle. Earned me a beer.
Love your content helps with my garden room, I'll be battening 2 walls where where all the sockets are going with 2x1, with the 1in batten and the thickness of the plasterboard will I be OK to use these back boxes?
Should be. These are 25mm so 12mm plasterboard plus 1inch (26mm) should give you plenty of clearance. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
How to remove a box that's already installed with the lugs on the yellow clips already snapped into place?
Hi great video, was that insulated plasterboard in the video?
No - Standard plasterboard
Awesome. Is there a best tool to use if the wall is already painted to stop the paint chipping? Planning to fit some on an already painted wall.
If you're careful they're all ok. The dry lining box has a lip and socket over hangs that so you have a couple of mm to play with if you have a bit of chipped paint. Hope that helps.
The regulation says 450mm centre not 450mm to the bottom of the socket.
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Thanks for watching.
I'm lazy il use the multi tool
Fair enough!
He may cutting the hole through the sheet rock the hardest job I’ve ever seen
It's just to give people options. It also keeps it neat. Thanks for watching.
Are you not planning on showing the rest of the loft should be off work with rest of us lol plenty of time to fire videos out
Yes I'll be showing rest of loft conversion, they just take longer to edit and I like to keep a mix of stuff on my channel as a lot of viewers like the basic DIY stuff. I'm still doing the day job, have a family, and a loft to finish so limited time these days. Hopefully loft insulation vid soon!
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Nice one!