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Hi guys, I have some holes (8-10cm in diameter) in the ceiling from installing ceiling fans and wondering if diy is possible fixing these holes.. I saw some videos on putting wood blocks etc behind the hole before applying filler but I don't have an electric drill. I also saw people using some mesh wall patch to stick on the hole then apply filler. What is your recommended approach? Would love it to be durable and straight forward to fix for people with no experience. Otherwise may have to get a plasterer!
Thanks!
Hello @tiffany201
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. Thank you so much for joining us and sharing your question about patching holes in the ceiling.
Thank you for posting those photos of your ceiling. It seems that the mounting toggles are still installed in your ceiling. Those will need to be removed in order for you to plaster the ceiling properly. Your comment about using Builders Edge 100 x 100mm Plasterboard Wall Patch is the ideal material to fix the hole in your ceiling. Because it already has an aluminium mesh attached to it, it will not be necessary to attach any timber fixings to it.
The steps to patch your ceiling is the same when patching a hole in your wall. Make sure to clean the area with a clean rag to remove any dust on the plaster. Make sure to put on a light coat when starting and wait for it to dry off. Spread the plaster evenly so that you will not create a small hill in the middle of the repair. Once the plaster repair is dry, sand the area flat with a sanding block.
Here is a handy step-by-step guide: How to fix a hole in a plaster wall
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Hi Tiffany.
For me - I'd try and get into the roof - find that hole - clean around it, apply a big bead of liquid nails and position a scrap piece of gyprock over it.
When dry you can fill it on the other side with plaster.
Never tried it, but I'm wondering with a pair of pliers while in the roof you can pull through those mounting toggles?
Just suggestions.
Hello @tiffany201
It's great that you've received fantastic advice from @Noyade. The second part of the toggle or anchor is still installed on your ceiling. I've placed a picture below so that you will see what it looks like. Whoever moved your fan only removed the screw but left the anchor in the ceiling. I've also placed a picture of the ceiling with black circles to indicate the location of the second part of the anchors. I recommend using 200mm Combination Pliers to crush the heads of the anchor so you can push them into the ceiling.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
The "Stick and String" method...
