Identifying Wall Material & Filling a Drill Hole

[dnguyen]

Hi everyone,

I need some advice on identifying my wall material and the best way to fill a small drill hole.

1. Wall Material: How can I determine what material my wall is made of? (e.g., brick, limestone, etc.) Are there any easy tests or signs to look for?

2. Filling a Drill Hole: I have a small drill hole that I’d like to fill and repaint. What are the best options for filling it, considering different wall materials?

Would love to hear your suggestions!

Thanks in advance.

[JacobZ]

Hi @dnguyen,

A warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community and thank you for your question.

There's no real need to identify the material as you can use a general filler such as this UNi-PRO 500g Multi Purpose Interior Filler for any material that is commonly used for interior walls.

If the holes were outdoors, then it would be a different story, but because they will not be exposed to the elements a general-purpose filler will work fine as long as it is not in a wet area such as a shower or behind a sink.

Apply the filler to the hole, give it a light sand with a sanding sponge and then paint to match the surrounding walls.

Let me know what you think and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jacob

[dnguyen]

Thanks Jacob,

Just another question, what type of screws or bolts should I use to mount the Carinya 400 x 350mm Black Heavy Duty Twisted Stay Bracket on this wall?

Cheers,

[EricL]

Hello @dnguyen 

I suggest looking at the following fixtures:

• Ramset 10 x 80mm Ultra-Long Hex Anchor RamPlug
   
• Ramset 8 x 50mm Universal Anchor - 20 Pack
   
• Ramset 8 x 65mm DynaBolt Plus Hex Nut Bolt

These fixtures are all rated for use on brick and masonry walls. Please make sure to check that they fit the mounting hole of the Carinya bracket you'll be purchasing.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric