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
2007-07-16 02:08:58 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
what if it is combined tile adhesive and grout in the one tub.
2007-07-16 02:14:31 · update #1
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 .
2007-07-16 02:21:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-09-28 11:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-29 17:14:27 · answer #3 · answered by krok 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-07-16 02:42:03 · answer #4 · answered by Dick s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-07-18 20:52:42 · answer #5 · answered by gaz_glos 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used tile grout to fill holes quite a few times and found it to be really good. Hope that helps.
2007-07-16 02:45:54 · answer #6 · answered by Sandee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-07-16 02:18:32 · answer #7 · answered by 1oui5e 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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.
2007-07-16 02:16:54 · answer #8 · answered by spacegoblin 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can! I have used a pound shop tub of fix and grout to sort out a very poorly cable channelled wall with bomb crater mains plug insert box holes.To fill large or deep areas you have to apply the grout in several layers as it will show shrinkage cracks when applied too thick in one go. It does need a bit of elbow grease to sand down but a super smooth finish can be achieved with a bit of effort. For the final application very lightly spray the applied grout with water and use the straight edge of a scraper skimmed across the surface to give a very smooth finish. It gives a very smooth tough finish and is ideal for fixing cables and cable conduit in place. I can take some time to dry with heavy application though.
2016-06-17 08:11:54 · answer #9 · answered by Ian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tile grout is fine...better, in fact, than 'proper' filler. tile adhesive no good I'm afraid.
2007-07-16 02:13:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋