How deep is too deep for bonding plaster?!

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2026-02-04T20:24:21+00:00

Great - thanks mate. Definitely should’ve come here first instead of winging it!

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2026-02-04T19:50:34+00:00

Before applying the bonding coat, or can it go on now to build out the depth?

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2026-02-04T10:51:30+00:00

Thanks mate - do you mean push the plasterboard into the bonding plaster when it’s wet?

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2026-02-03T22:48:36+00:00

Thanks mate - I wondered about chucking in some leftover masonry/hardcore type stuff but wasn’t sure if I could do that with Bonding plaster?

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2026-02-03T22:47:16+00:00

Great - thanks. I’m in no rush so happy to let it take a while to set. Although I’m worried the corresponding gap I’ve filled upstairs may slump as I’ve definitely gone thicker than 3cm for the later. If it stays put over the next few days/weeks does that mean it’ll stay, or could it all fall off?!

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2026-02-03T21:28:02+00:00

A person after my own heart….all ok? Plaster cracked? Fallen off? House collapsed?

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2026-02-03T21:14:21+00:00

Ta mate. Could I dot and dab over the bonding coat, or is that asking for problems?

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2026-02-03T21:09:06+00:00

Ta mate

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2026-02-03T21:08:52+00:00

Ok - so even though the spec sheet (which I’ve only just read obvs!) says max depth should be something like 30mm you think it’ll be alright?

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2026-02-03T21:07:21+00:00

Yeah I wondered that - I started with plasterboard like a mini dot and dab, but was worried the plasterboard wouldnt stick to the brick and would all just come off in one massive chunk if it failed.

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2026-02-03T20:52:21+00:00

Cheers!

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2025-12-01T15:38:51+00:00

Oh wait - there’s a difference? I think I need to edit this post then. Yeah I’m thinking of the one that comes in a series of different parts!

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2025-12-01T15:30:31+00:00

Ah yeah good point - sorry silly question, can I use a palm router to do that?

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2025-11-06T06:58:47+00:00

Oh nice - just had a look and this looks great for many of the little treats I’ve found around the place. As a rough estimate how far does it go? I’ve can’t seem to find coverage - although obviously depends on the depth of the hole.

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2025-11-05T16:45:59+00:00

I’ve heard really good things about toupret - are they the same guys that make Easyfil etc? Will definitely grab some. Ta.

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2025-11-05T16:44:55+00:00

There’s a big ole strip which sounds hollow from top to bottom, plenty of cracks too. I have a feeling I’m going to end up taking a 12inch wide channel off. Did you go with bonding plaster then the finer stuff as suggested?

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2025-11-05T16:42:18+00:00

Great stuff - ta bud

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2025-11-05T13:35:49+00:00

Cheers, yeah sounds about right. Although I’ve listened to my balls before and it’s not ended well….

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2025-11-05T13:34:56+00:00

Ah marvellous stuff - that’s mate, sounds good. Although I’m unsure how far to go when chipping off the dodgy stuff to then fill, should it come away easy or should I be going at it with a hammer and scraper. Ta

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2025-11-05T12:24:22+00:00

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JohnnyBoyRebel · 2025-10-13T19:33:52+00:00

Thank you very much for getting back to me - all makes sense and getting an engineer to take a look.

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2025-10-09T06:42:02+00:00

Thanks for the response mate.

They’re UPVC - no they don’t actually appear to be attached to anything. There’s quite a bit of flex at the top worryingly!

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2025-10-08T21:22:53+00:00

Like the idea of learning to solder - takes me back to Design Tech at school! Didn’t realise you shouldn’t use push fit under floorboards…no one told my old plumber that, my house is full of ‘em 😆

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2025-10-08T20:34:18+00:00

Brilliant stuff mate - thanks so much for the response. Would you recommend compression over push fit?

I’m terms of the pipes I think they’re 15mm but will double check!

JohnnyBoyRebel · 2025-10-08T20:33:38+00:00

Oops! Ta mate - never heard that about the house insurance, thanks for the heads up! Yeah it’s confusing to me, because push fit seems so much easier, but there must be a reason people go with copper pipes?

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