Filler

[SparkusMaximus]

What filler do you use that will provide a nice smoth finish ready for painting.

I have tried a few but think there is better out there.

Thanks.

 

[electricians]

we use polycell pre mixed - find it gives a good finish

 

[mayfair]

Low Density Filler Medium 622 - Pre-mixed low density filler « Fillers: Dana Lim A/S used it a few times does what it says on the tin.... well on the plastic bucket anyway

 

[sparkswillfly]

Wickes easy to sand

 

[Round Man]

one strike pre mixed (snow as we used to call it)

 

[Lofty]

'One Strike' as per Round Man and sometimes finishing plaster but you have to be quick as it goes off very fast but nice finish, so mix up small quantities.
Have tried some of those pre mixed plasters but the finish is not good.

Cheers,
Lofty

 

[grantr37]

I like the Polycell in a tube for trigger dispensers, its only about 1.80 a tube and is great for filling small holes etc, easy to get flat and sands down until almost completely un noticable, good to keep some with the tools in the shed for when needed...

 

[SparkusMaximus]

Cheers for the replies guys a couple to try out there, guess it comes down to preference really.

Thanks.

 

[sparkswillfly]

And how much you want to fill ie chases bonding plaster skim with filler then sand once painted fairly invisible if it's to papered you don't need to be so fussy with the finish hope this help

 

[i=p/u]

depends on depths, but the right grit of paper to sand is important i kno

 

[telectrix]

and an apprentice to do the sanding

 

[i=p/u]

yh treat the apprentice ,how you were treated, your a saint

 

[brizospark]

no more snails fast setting

 

[LukeD]

I carry a tub of bonding plaster and finish with "toupret " fine filler. Biggest mistake is thinking most fillers will be ok for deep cracks etc, they wont !!! Use bonding and fill on top. dont forget to PVA before painting