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Fixing a hole in the ceiling!

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  • 15-11-2007 9:36am
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    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users Posts: 6,434 ✭✭✭


    Hi, Last night while up in the attic (bungalow) checking out a small leak I was trying to put a pot under the leaky connection before I stupidly lost a bit of balance and shifted my weight forward, not thinking I put my arm out and sure didn't I go through the damp plasterboard ceiling!

    Anyway, now I need to fix it, the hole is quite small so a square foot of plasterboard will easily do but can anyone tell me what is the smallest size of plasterboard I will get at a builders suppliers? I would like to have an idea before I go in and they laugh me outta there!

    Pity there is no building site nearby because I have often seen small chunks of plasterboard dumped.


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    TKK
    Closed Accounts Posts: 566 ✭✭✭TKK


    I have seen small sheets (maybe 2' * 4') in the likes of B&Q recently enough.


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    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users Posts: 6,434 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    TKK wrote: »
    I have seen small sheets (maybe 2' * 4') in the likes of B&Q recently enough.

    cool, i might give them a ring so. thanks for the prompt reply TKK.


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    ScottishDanny
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    you can get 2' * 4' for about 6-8 euro from Woodies, B&Q etc or less at a providers.


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    GreeBo
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    If the gap is that small you could consider "no more nails"-ing a piece of plywood or the like over the gap in the attic side. once this dries just plaster over the hole in a few stages, finishing with skimcoat/carlite.


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    Carpenter
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    Go into any site ask the lads for an of cut :D:D


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