This is the most professional "how to" video I've seen on RUclips. It is exactly what I was looking for and now I'm confident I can repair the holes in the gib.
One thing to note is to never ever place your mud can/bucket underneath or near your project, for if you do it when your scraping or sanding, the hard granular dried mud falls into it, & then you can never seem to get another smooth coat out of it as it will mix w/ the wet stuff, scratching & scraping it as you apply it. Now I'm not saying you would do that but the fact i did that is just my point of warning those that might also do that. Thanks for your time & how to do it.
Easy way is often best. Just a little patience. Thanks for a great tutorial. (I have watched a couple of others - where they use too many screws!, Which could be confused later on for electrical wiring etc). I think your job is the best repair I have seen. Thanks for sharing.
Well done my friend, great video. I was working a night shift and usually at break times me and my colleagues play darts. I got beat, lost my temper and put a hole in the wall, ( my manager not amused).. Thanks to u I can put it right!!!!
Thanks for posting. . In the right sort of light, that patch repair will stand out like dogs gonads, because the product GIB Tradeset® is on the surface of the wall, by 2 millimeters or there about. . The right sort of living room lamp will show that 2 millimeters up, well. I have that very same effect on my ceiling in the bathroom ! . Thanks for posting. . Cheers from, del-boy.
Using a heat gun will significantly reduce waiting times and personally i think the tape is unnecessary, it will protrude from the wall and not make a flush patch. Also you must use undercoat before painting topcoat otherwise you'll always see a shodow of where the patch is and eventually will peel. Paint shops never make perfect colour match so its better to repaint the wall, unless you dont care too much about a slightly off colour touch up on the wall.
It is very professional, although for the amateur, I would recommend using plus 4 instead of powdered product. It takes a long time to dry, but easier to use.
Pretty sure you need to apply a primer paint coat on the patch and then you'll have to paint the wall from corner to corner so you can't see the patch difference
furniture put hole and large indent, broke tape holding 4x8 piece together. What is the exact name of that glue you are using to attach dry wall support and then drywall. I guess I have to cut out an extremely large piece and replace it. Help for glue name and do I need to do that?
@metalwaffle94 yeah I put a hole in my wall years ago and its still there, its a really big hole so it will take a while to fix, need a bigger drywall piece
My plumber was looking for pipe leeks and went behind the bathroom wall and into the room behind it and the wall. He cut two rectanglar boxs in the walls to look at the pipes. He found no problems there and left those two holes there. He went on to find the problem elsewhere. How do I repair the damage he did? Can I use those square cuts he made and repaste them back?
It is advisable to leave a 5mm gap around the edge of the plasterboard and the repair patch. This gives you a little more "play" will ensure that the fit is not too tight.
I live in a apartment building and I can't replace the wall areas that have big holes in it I literally have to tape it up with wall tape and plaster However it doesn't plaster up quite well I have to plaster it up the second time to get it perfectly smooth I have little areas where I plastered up the big holes but the middle part is pushed in a bit which I can't fill up until it's dry
i use a self adhesive paper tape (dip in water) and 5 minute quick set plaster. I can have a hole patched with 3 coats of plaster in 45 mins. Good weather its dry and ready to sand in about 2 hours. And you'll definately need to coat that at least twice to not see that repair, possibly 3 times.
So much overkill for a small hole. Cut a square out of a new piece of plasterboard use this as a template to neaten up the hole. Place a length of scrap timber like a piece of skirting behind the hole (use 2 or more pieces if required) Make sure the timber overhangs the hole by at least 3 inches. Screw through the plasterboard fixing the timber to the back of the wall. Seat the new piece of plasterboard in the hole and fix to the timber. tape the edges and plaster. 2 hour job at max. Top tip use natural wood as its easier to screw in to, not ply or chipboard.
How come when you apply the mixture it sticks to the wall, but when I apply it, it sticks to the tool? I end up having to make repeated passes, and even if it looks moderately (I'm overstating that word) OK, I find when I sand it that it contains air bubbles.
It probably has something to do with the angle and pressure you are applying it. Also, I'm sure that there are different grades of tools from cheapest to more pricy tools. You don't have to buy the most expensive but you should ask your hardware store expert to give you some advice. take pictures of your work and see if he knows what you are doing.
Also, I'm guessing that if there are air bubbles, you may be making it too thick (thinking thicker will save you time) when you need to take the time to put several thin layers on and let each dry before applying the next layer. ... I'm just guessing since I haven't seen what you are doing. Again, go to the hardware store and tell them what you are doing and they will give you suggestions.
Thanks for the replies. This is not something I need to do often (which probably helps explain my lack of skill). Fortunately the job in question is high on a wall, and looks OK if you don't get a ladder out to insect it closely.
You said "by the time the paint dries you wouldn't even know the repair was there". It seems like the fresh coat of paint would be noticeable, considering that the existing paint is aged. Would have been nice to see the wall after the paint had completely dried. Thanks for the vid!
@chris92019 We (myself included) have a tendency to break things (walls included) then need to repair them quickly so people dont notice (parents included)
Yeah right a teenager did that, you kicked that hole in the wall yourself for the video, didn't you? ;-p great vid - exactly what I wanted. thanks for posting!
I guess everyone has their own way.. I dont exactly disagree with using a back block but I would've deff screwed the block in.. Let alone the hole is damn near 16" already why not cut it to brake on each stud and do it rite.. New piece has no screws.. Yeah scrape off the bigger clumps but you should deff sand it the first time also so you dont have any runners. It won't crack instantly but give it a few weeks maybe months if, me personally, i use a primer instead of a finish coat of paint to see any imperfections..maybe not on something that small but hey like I said everyone has their own way, then theirs codes haha
This is the most professional "how to" video I've seen on RUclips. It is exactly what I was looking for and now I'm confident I can repair the holes in the gib.
One thing to note is to never ever place your mud can/bucket underneath or near your project, for if you do it when your scraping or sanding, the hard granular dried mud falls into it, & then you can never seem to get another smooth coat out of it as it will mix w/ the wet stuff, scratching & scraping it as you apply it. Now I'm not saying you would do that but the fact i did that is just my point of warning those that might also do that. Thanks for your time & how to do it.
Easy way is often best. Just a little patience. Thanks for a great tutorial. (I have watched a couple of others - where they use too many screws!, Which could be confused later on for electrical wiring etc). I think your job is the best repair I have seen. Thanks for sharing.
This dude really knows how to Rip people off - Big time. Thanks, Biff.
Well done my friend, great video. I was working a night shift and usually at break times me and my colleagues play darts. I got beat, lost my temper and put a hole in the wall, ( my manager not amused).. Thanks to u I can put it right!!!!
😂
Excellent instructions! Many thanks!
Best video I've watched.
Well done that man and now off to the store to get the stuff looking fwd to fixing the hole...
...finally someone made me understand!!! :)
Re-roll your whole wall, the way paint is, you can see the two tone patch in certain lighting. This is coming from experience :)
Lol it was wet you troll
+Vic Vegas not a troll, but a seasoned professional painter ☺
Vic Vegas paint tends to darken over time specially bright colours I agree with him you should paint the whole wall
pmsl 😂😂 give it time to dry you wont see no 2tone... if you use a brush thats different...
Thanks for posting.
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In the right sort of light, that patch repair will stand out like dogs gonads, because the product GIB Tradeset® is on the surface of the wall, by 2 millimeters or there about.
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The right sort of living room lamp will show that 2 millimeters up, well.
I have that very same effect on my ceiling in the bathroom !
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Thanks for posting.
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Cheers
from,
del-boy.
A very nice video an explanation.
I've got to cut a section of plasterboard out to try and repair a blocked heating system pipe.
Wish me luck!
Using a heat gun will significantly reduce waiting times and personally i think the tape is unnecessary, it will protrude from the wall and not make a flush patch.
Also you must use undercoat before painting topcoat otherwise you'll always see a shodow of where the patch is and eventually will peel.
Paint shops never make perfect colour match so its better to repaint the wall, unless you dont care too much about a slightly off colour touch up on the wall.
Yup.. this is me, I'm going to be undercoating the patch piece and then repainting the whole ceiling. I removed a manhole.
lol I'm here because I put my brother through the wall and he said I couldn't so I had to prove him wrong but this was a great help, cheers
Thanks, I enjoyed the vid. You made that look easy. I know from experience it won't be that easy when I try it.
It is very professional, although for the amateur, I would recommend using plus 4 instead of powdered product. It takes a long time to dry, but easier to use.
you made that look easy. thanks for the lesson.
I'll definitely use this video as a reference for home repairs. Thank you.
Great video and job well done, but an awful lot of bulk materials to fix just one hole. Guess that's what it takes to do the job properly
Pretty sure you need to apply a primer paint coat on the patch and then you'll have to paint the wall from corner to corner so you can't see the patch difference
Totally agree, a sealer of some sort will be required.
Thank you for this video. Have just put a big hole in mine and this has given me confidence in fixing it
a list of the tools and materials used would be helpful
I'm here because I raged and punched my poor wall who did nothing wrong except being in the wrong place at the wrong time
Your lucky that it wasn't right where a 2x4 stud was or you could have shattered your knuckles.
Walls always appear to have done nothing.....wah, we are just innocent walls doing nothing.....but sometimes they freaking ask for it!!
@@daverlbYeah, it’s like they don’t expect some push back for their closing in on us shenanigans!
Nice video. Does a good job of showing how to accomplish the task.
So well explained; can't understand the 221 who gave it the thumbs down.
You need to prime it before applying any finish. Then spot prime and repaint. If not it will flash
"I've waited 24 hours" **still wears same outfit**
You never done that before?
They’re his work clothes
Tay Rey you can see that the stain on his pants are gone.
I was thinking the same thing nasty fool change your clothes at least the shirt
Tay is hot
What did you use first the back block? And is there no need for screws when fixing to a stud? Cheers🙂
Thank you very much
It was so helpful
Hey pal. Thanks for the video. I think you should have primed it however before the blue paint was put on. No?
FFS... 2-in-1 paint and primer people... look it up.
excellent video
Thanks great job.👍🥇
Thanks for the video. Now I'm a fully trained hole fixer!
furniture put hole and large indent, broke tape holding 4x8 piece together. What is the exact name of that glue you are using to attach dry wall support and then drywall. I guess I have to cut out an extremely large piece and replace it. Help for glue name and do I need to do that?
what was used to stick the back block on??
Always, always, prime drywall patch before painting.
take him to fix small hole in 5 days
Nah fuck that
Was that a wire brush he was using to dust off? 😬
@metalwaffle94 yeah I put a hole in my wall years ago and its still there, its a really big hole so it will take a while to fix, need a bigger drywall piece
Is the finishing coat a must? What does it do?
Does plus four = finishing coat?
도움이 많이 되었습니다.
감사합니다! 👍
Good presentation
this was a great video it helped.
Maybe some wallboard sealer before wall paint
Is GIB available in Australia? I will do my searches.
My plumber was looking for pipe leeks and went behind the bathroom wall and into the room behind it and the wall. He cut two rectanglar boxs in the walls to look at the pipes. He found no problems there and left those two holes there. He went on to find the problem elsewhere.
How do I repair the damage he did? Can I use those square cuts he made and repaste them back?
no primer b4 finishing coat ?
he isn't painting a car there is no need for primer, plus 4 is basically the primer
shouldn't you cut the repair panel first and then trace it onto the wall, so it fits perfectly ?
It is advisable to leave a 5mm gap around the edge of the plasterboard and the repair patch. This gives you a little more "play" will ensure that the fit is not too tight.
That dude just assured that I will never take the time to patch a hole in my drywall.
Good video! How long for whole process?
3 weeks
Is the tape essential?
3:12 what is that sensation called??
How long would that take?
I live in a apartment building and I can't replace the wall areas that have big holes in it
I literally have to tape it up with wall tape and plaster
However it doesn't plaster up quite well I have to plaster it up the second time to get it perfectly smooth
I have little areas where I plastered up the big holes but the middle part is pushed in a bit which I can't fill up until it's dry
i use a self adhesive paper tape (dip in water) and 5 minute quick set plaster. I can have a hole patched with 3 coats of plaster in 45 mins. Good weather its dry and ready to sand in about 2 hours. And you'll definately need to coat that at least twice to not see that repair, possibly 3 times.
I also carry a hair dryer for quickly drying patches......i secured it to an old camera tripod...works great
should you sand the paint first?
What purpose does the tape serve?
I think we all know why we are all here today... ;) rage mode rampage aruond the house? I smashed a hole in the wall after losing a game of fifa.
same rofl
Too accurate
lol now it's DIY mode
Yeah same big hole in the door and a good kick to a wall
+dragonxxx261 my shit was really I didn't get this job offer I really wanted :(
can you buy plasterboard or drywall at home depot
So much overkill for a small hole.
Cut a square out of a new piece of plasterboard use this as a template to neaten up the hole.
Place a length of scrap timber like a piece of skirting behind the hole (use 2 or more pieces if required)
Make sure the timber overhangs the hole by at least 3 inches.
Screw through the plasterboard fixing the timber to the back of the wall. Seat the new piece of plasterboard in the hole and fix to the timber.
tape the edges and plaster. 2 hour job at max.
Top tip use natural wood as its easier to screw in to, not ply or chipboard.
isn't it worth sanding in between each coat?
Does it really need tape on the joints?
how long do you have to wait for it to dry
Will filler work on this?
Is the paper tape here the same as masking tape?
No, it's Gib Papertape. It's not at all sticky, and it's designed to work with the plaster he's using.
@@jamesvalentinenz thanks buddy!
What! This wall has no bricks or concrete?
Sweet walk off
Very good
just punched the wall, great vid now time to fix it!
You mentioned "paper tape" i cant find that anywhere
I am not sure what "biologically you're a man" has anything to do with fixing a wall, but I liked the video. Thanks!
But where can i buy those
you need the paper tape to prevent cracking around the repair
thank you
How come when you apply the mixture it sticks to the wall, but when I apply it, it sticks to the tool? I end up having to make repeated passes, and even if it looks moderately (I'm overstating that word) OK, I find when I sand it that it contains air bubbles.
It probably has something to do with the angle and pressure you are applying it. Also, I'm sure that there are different grades of tools from cheapest to more pricy tools. You don't have to buy the most expensive but you should ask your hardware store expert to give you some advice. take pictures of your work and see if he knows what you are doing.
Also, I'm guessing that if there are air bubbles, you may be making it too thick (thinking thicker will save you time) when you need to take the time to put several thin layers on and let each dry before applying the next layer. ... I'm just guessing since I haven't seen what you are doing. Again, go to the hardware store and tell them what you are doing and they will give you suggestions.
Thanks for the replies. This is not something I need to do often (which probably helps explain my lack of skill). Fortunately the job in question is high on a wall, and looks OK if you don't get a ladder out to insect it closely.
How come he doesn't primer the compound after its sanded smooth before he paints over it?
I think I might have to replace a door and fix 2 holes on the wall. It would have been cheaper if I smashed a cup on the floor instead.
Thank you. That was very helpful.
there are way faster ways to do that. looks like you need to many materials to do the job. but it works.
I just punched a hole in my basement drywall, right after I searched on google "how to repair a punch hole"
how long does this take? my dad cant find out i puched my wall
How'd that repair come along? Or did dad make some new holes over these 8 years?
I'm that teenager so now I'm gonna fix the wall myself
New Zealand? This guy at work always says Gib......... I'm going to make the same video, only start to finish in an hour. Its my challenge.
Why don't all builders make this much effort? Cheers for vid, need to undo a few cowboy build jobs :-( So this all helps lol nice one :D
When that paint dries you'll realize you should have primed it first..
what, no primer.
primer is so over-rated
It might be a paint + primer in one. Those do exist.
It’s plaster boards u don’t need it
The only reason why I'm HERE is because my "PUPPY" made a hole on the wall.!
Save time, screw wood battens in, fit new panel, use wide spatula to fill smooth as poss. Come back after lunch, sand smooth & paint.
thought this was an avert for glue, normal people use wood and screws lol
Who else is here bc they raged and put their foot through the wall?
Hammer fisted.
Maladaptive Daydreamer elbowed, punched, hammer-fist, and punched again for a large 2Ft x 2Ft hole combo
Alex Martinez Yeah. Anger isn't fun. But nor is hitting a stud, so...
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He waited 24 hours but he never changed his clothes.
I broke my hand punching my wall today
Pro-tip: Use a stud finder first.
try2bcool
i fixed the wall and your comment made me smile alot :)
+try2bcool Hilarious!!! I was thinking the same thing!!!
You said "by the time the paint dries you wouldn't even know the repair was there". It seems like the fresh coat of paint would be noticeable, considering that the existing paint is aged. Would have been nice to see the wall after the paint had completely dried. Thanks for the vid!
All these videos are from the UK why do they have more holes in the wall than other countries?
@chris92019 We (myself included) have a tendency to break things (walls included) then need to repair them quickly so people dont notice (parents included)
what happens if the whole is like a fist size
goodness...lots of waiting or 'drying time' needed
I can't believe my kids had a ECW match in my house no the walls are full of holes
Get some multi finish on there. Job Done
Yeah right a teenager did that, you kicked that hole in the wall yourself for the video, didn't you?
;-p
great vid - exactly what I wanted.
thanks for posting!
I guess everyone has their own way.. I dont exactly disagree with using a back block but I would've deff screwed the block in.. Let alone the hole is damn near 16" already why not cut it to brake on each stud and do it rite.. New piece has no screws.. Yeah scrape off the bigger clumps but you should deff sand it the first time also so you dont have any runners. It won't crack instantly but give it a few weeks maybe months if, me personally, i use a primer instead of a finish coat of paint to see any imperfections..maybe not on something that small but hey like I said everyone has their own way, then theirs codes haha