How to Fill Wall Chases, Cracks & Holes
In today's video I show you the best way to fill wall chases, and how to repair cracks and holes in walls.
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Today's Toolkit*
- Bonding Coat geni.us/EZf96r (Amazon)
- Bonding 60 bit.ly/325zDya
- Gyproc EasiFill 20 bit.ly/2uYEpBF
- Gyproc Easifill 60 bit.ly/2SSeFPq
- Gyproc Easifill (5 x 1kg bags)
- Hamilton 4 piece continental filler knife set geni.us/DuOm (Amazon)
- Ragni Small tool geni.us/LukVAfa (Amazon)
- 25mm filling knife geni.us/W5rq5j (Amazon)
- 50mm filling knife geni.us/MdxW2 (Amazon)
- Plasterers hawk geni.us/vEOJi (Amazon)
- Plasterers trowel geni.us/fdXL9A (Amazon)
- Mixing paddle geni.us/Y6bAkA (Amazon)
- Mixing bucket 25 litre geni.us/s738 (Amazon)
- Mixing bucket 14 litre geni.us/WT18M (Amazon)
- Paint brush 25mm/ 1" geni.us/fLvdQPq (Amazon)
- PVA geni.us/AxJk64 (Amazon)
- Sanding Block geni.us/dYIAT (Amazon)
- Oakey Liberty Green 120 grit sand paper geni.us/WhmzV5 (Amazon)
Useful Links:
- British Gypsum repair range bit.ly/38EHuWb
- Thistle essential plasters (this is the page where Bonding Coat is hiding!) bit.ly/2vIqTlL
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Need never apologise for going on in these videos. That is what makes your videos top notch. You explain everything very thoroughly. Thanks. 👍
Thank you. I appreciate that 🙏
Yours is the most watchable and reassuring DIY channel I’ve found. I like how you explain things, I like the way you come across and I just generally think this is a better channel than a lot of the others. Seems a shame you’re not on the telly.
Aw, thanks David. It can be a bit of an anxiety inducing thing this video malarky, so comments like yours are manna from heaven 👍 I'm working on the TV bit. No solid offers yet but here's hoping 🤣
Charlie DIYte You definitely feel like you belong on the box so I hope it works out. I don’t often comment on KZhead so this is totally genuine. Thanks a lot for the videos - they’ve been a help to me and you’re much better at explaining this stuff than most. Best of luck!
@@DavidS-dw1wv Thanks, I massively appreciate that!!
Agreed!
Agree with David's point. Very informative and watchable, you should defo have a TV gig! thanks for putting these out there.
Fantastic video Charlie. It definitely gives me the confidence to tackle these tasks on my own. Very timely as well - bring on the mist coating video! Thank you.
Of all the videos out there on this subject this is the best by miles and miles! Exactly all the info I needed plus more. You do NOT "go on and on" at all!? Your content is always to the point, incredibly well filmed with detailed close-ups and full of helpful tips. Thanks so, SO much, Charlie! xox 🙏
Love the detail you go into! That extra bit of information helps me retain the tips and tricks
Thanks for another great DIY masterclass Charlie. I will try to use the larger tools in the future, as I have used smaller trowels etc, hoping for a better finish (which never seems to work).
Absolutely what I needed, thanks Charlie for going to the time (as always) to explain things so thoroughly and so easily understandable too. Already have a bag of easy fill and I only have 1 small chase to fill after installing an outdoor light, so you doing this both with and without bonding has really helped me in feeling confident I can just use the easy fill for the whole chase and not worry about not using bonding (and having the cost of buying another material) thanks again
It's funny how many of your uploads coincide with what I bodged about two hours before :) oh well. My next jobs are painting the walls, new skirting/architrave, and a built in wardrobe too. These videos have helped so much over the last couple of months. Thank you!
Great Video, first time some one has explained British Gypsum so i can understand the different products. Looking forward to seeing more, Thanks
I've got loads of this sort of work to do, this video is so helpful and I will be watching it again to reinforce the techniques you explain.
Top bloke, all videos broken down and explained. Love the amount of detail you go in to. Ive found endless amounts of tips from your videos. Keep up the good work please
This video is perfection! It’s answered every question I’ve had about wall repairs! I feel confident to get on at home now!
My partner and I have just bought our first home and it needs a fair amount for repair as well fully redecorating so this is a great time to have found your channel! this was great info and I look forward to working through you other videos
Finally some decent uk handyman content. Keep up the good work
I always mix my filler the way you did mate. Impressed with you. The amount of people I see on site who waste easi fill is shocking. I've been plastering old school for 14 years
Thank you for your videos Charlie - really helpful and much appreciated. You have helped me do a few jobs which I would not have had the confidence to tackle. Best wishes, Keith
I feel confident enough now to go round my house and start plastering all the chasing left by the sparky! Having watched my sparky bonding the first few chasers WITHOUT using PVA glue to seal the brick dust to begin with , I can now do this myself and do a proper job!
I absolutely love your videos and as a keen DIY enthusiast for many years I have to say I learn a lot from you, even if it’s one or two things I haven’t tried before. I think the way you present for complete novices to those more experienced, leads me to always think I didn’t know I didn’t know that. Keep up the great work mate.
Thanks Charlie, always good to double check with your videos before starting a job
Been looking all over the internet for a good how to. This video beats all of them. Broke it down brilliantly for me. Get yourself a TV gig!
Thanks as always - you’ve given me the confidence to tackle some gaps between windows and walls, although I did click through to purchase some of your recommendations but many are currently out of stock - we now know what the Great British public is up to. I also have to tackle some uneven joins in my bedroom ceiling where plasterboard panels weren’t put up carefully as they were covered with polystyrene tiles (!) so will be applying some of your tips And finally the internal, sticking inward , corners beneath my square bay window, which I will probably need some of those wire supports to get a clean edge, but I’m hoping your instructions will still apply to those !
Perfect timing. Sparky just finished the chases yesterday!
Thanks so much Charlie. As always, a most informative and interesting video. Please be safe, i know you guys are havinghectic weather over there. Take care from South Africa
Thanks Charlie, used the Gyproc 60. Gave me enough time as I’m to much of a faffer and it was 27c indoors.
Just the tutorial I was needing. Now feel more confident with the job I am about to start. Well worth subscribing to.
This is one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen since I started my “rebuilding and redecorating” journey! Thank you!
You're welcome Marek 👍
Thank you thank you thank you! Excellent delivery, detail, and no faf. You are perfection ❤
The best diy channel bar none. Charlie , you're a perfectionist and must inspire the " bodgers " to follow suit.
Hahah I’m of to do one today going to fill it with pound shop wall filler
Thanks for this, I have landed on several of your videos in the past and they have taught me a lot! Much appreciated!
As a beginner to this , you explained these to perfection well done
Really useful Charlie, found the range of product information just right. I do agree with Alan re grommets. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Marvellous video. I have been using the Easifill 60 today ... great stuff.
Just the tutorial I needed for a job - immensely useful Thanks !!
Thanks Charlie. This is exactly the help I needed. Recently had some new sockets fitted and the electrician has left me a real mess to sort out 🙄
This guy is just brilliant!! I'm almost there to finally redecorating my home DIY. Videos like this gives me that extra confidence.
100% Agree! Its the confidennce, not to mention the clear info too
You've given me the confidence to do jobs myself. Thank you!
Thanks for this video, I chose the EasiFill option to fill 10 chases in my kitchen and I'm so pleased with the result, I actually really enjoyed the whole process too, very satisfying. It can be a bit intimidating to get the supplies for a more advanced DIY project like this as a young woman, it might sound silly, but it really helped to have the information from this video when I went to the hardware shop.
So glad to hear that Rosie - fantastic work - bet you felt a bit epic completing that project and it's armed you with confidence for the next one. Thanks for getting in touch 👍
Did you use only the easifill? I’ve got the same job to do and I’m wondering if I use the first way he showed or use only easifill. Has it cracked or shrunk since? Does it show lighter after you paint it or is the new paint the same across the whole wall?
Perfect timing, I'm about to start chasing into every wall of a new house! Really helpful vid Charlie, thankyou 😊
Same here!
You're a godsend. An excellent and informative tutorial . Thank u.
Thank you so much for this video, Charlie. It helped me a lot. Its absolutely perfect. thank you
Excellent and invaluable explanation of bonding materials and technique
Really good vid - thanks for sharing 👍
Great vid as always and a cracking tune to boot!
Good video mate. Thanks for explaining the different use cases for the fillers/bondings.
The way you explain it, it’s amazing. Thanks man.
Aw, thanks mate. I really appreciate that 👍
Explained with expertise, confidence and loads of common sense. Brilliant. Ta!
Thanks James 👍
Another wonderful output and extremely informative video. Charlie there’s no need to apologise for the length of your videos at all.👍
I'm a new subscriber, loving the videos very good indeed. Just used the 60min easifill. I used the ratio on the bag to make a good mix.
Thanks for the video Charlie, got some good tips there for me to tackle the mess the builders have left behind!
I just wanted to say thanks ! Your video was very informative and straight forward. Been on KZhead for a couple of days anxious to start fixing the wall but this video has given me so much info, I think I’m ready to tackle it. Thanks again 😊
That's great news! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, and good luck with the project. Drop me a line if you've got any questions. 👍
Thanks for the great video. I've done a lot of this over the years and you've answered all the questions I'm usually asking myself .
You're welcome, Terry. Thanks for the comment 👍
Another great vid - thanks for sharing, Charlie👍
Great vid Charlie! I never understood the differences with the products but you explained it perfectly
Thanks - glad you found it useful 👍
Great videos charlie. Just the sort of thing I've been needing to know. Pulled all the wallpaper off in my hallway and tons of blown and cracked plaster that needs some love
Really glad you found it useful! Yes this stuff will be just the ticket for that 👍
This was so informative!!! Thank you so much!!! I feel much more confident now!
This is my weekend sorted! Incredibly helpful video, in particular the discussion of the different products. Thank you.
Thanks David 👍🏻
Love watching your videos, so instructional.
Thanks Charlie, brilliant video and extremely helpful
Just wanted to say thank you. I have the confidence to give this a go now.
Thanks mate, very thorough and well explained video. Cheers
Great video - thanks for posting, I appreciate the effort you put into your channel. Your videos are always very informative and they have been a big help to a number my DIY projects.
Thanks David, and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment 👍
I've done this before, but I'm about to revisit this exact job with one of the 5x1kg Easifill bags. This video has been super helpful in reminding me what to do, with plenty of extra hints and tips. Thank you! Excellent video!
Thanks David. Well done getting those 1kg bags. They're fantastic. Get yourself a plasterers hawk and possibly a plasterers trowel if you can. Makes the job so easy 😉
Why order 5x1kg instead of 1x5kg, am I correct that Easyfill will have an expiration time limit once it opens?
We are renovating the whole house and I must say that your videos are a great help. Very informative and objective. Thank you 😊
Thanks Karolina. I'm very grateful for your support! 👍
As always, The most thorough and properly explained and shown examples to help any DIYr Just like school, many tutorials do not explain the why behind the how. You always do. And that is the key to understanding. great stuff many, many thanks
Can't thank you enough for this Darren. Whenever I find myself flagging a bit, wonderful people like you pop up and remind me why I'm doing this. Thanks so much. 👊
love watching your channel mate and great information keep it coming
This was a good one Charlie, would never have considered these types of filler before but now I will give them a go. How to the other brands compare? Does screwfix do a no nonsense version etc. Can you do a comparison video?
Hi Charlie. Great video would love to see how you'd fill old lime plaster if you were able to do a video on that
very good presentation and full of useful guidance to the DIY person
I love the fact after receiving professional advice, you reign it in and give the average DIYer's perspective. Like you say, we haven't dailled in those skills like a professional or a master craftsman or have those sort of high end tool available. Thank you for a great channel.
Thanks mate, I really appreciate that. Yes there's a lot of tool snobbery from the pro tradesman but there so much we DIYer's can do with a few basic tools and a bit of prep 👊🏻
I think, that easy fill is fantastic product to work with loved the video.
Yet again a fantastic video. Thx Charlie
This is, quite literally, the exact video I Was after. Brilliant thanks
Excellent Charlie. Gradually working through all your vids. I’m relatively new to diy having never picked up a hammer prior to lockdown. Now I can’t get enough. Your vids have been great either because they’ve taught me how to do something or they’ve validated something I’ve already had a go at (such as this video in fact). You, stuart at properdiy, Vikki, Keith and the diy guy are my go to channels these days with Netflix, prime and the rest all very much relegates :-)
Great to hear from you Chris - this is exactly why I set up this channel so it's humbling and rewarding to receive feedback like that. Keep up the good work and remember a DIYer embarking on a well researched project in their own home they care about stands to do a much better job than the average tradesman. 👊
I needed that video to give a boost of confidence and refresher on my DIY skills. A big thank you
You're welcome. Thanks for the comment 👊
Great video Charlie. Question: do you have to apply PVA before painting the areas you just filled?
Fantastic video. Thank you. I’m just about to start some electrical chasing and this video was perfect to help me with the finishing. 👍🏻
Thanks Kevin. Really glad you found it useful.
20:44 Charlie says, "I can't thank you enough" No Mate! Its us who can't thank you enough!!!! This is exactly what i was looking for. Given me enough confidence to tackle this job my self! I too am renovating a few rooms of my house
Thanks Garviel - and I massively appreciate all your support of the Channel 👍👏
Excellent, like the way you explain everything especially products and why to use them, i will say i use a Mirka sander to finish but size of Job will determine this. Thanks.
Great video tanx for the upload👍
Brilliant video, very detailed and useful for beginners or improves. Only item to note is that the electrician did not install the rubber open grommets for the incoming 2.5mm electrical cable and need a blind grommet for the knockout which isn't being used on the first sockets filled with bonding
Spot on advice - I love your channel - thanks Charlie.
Thanks so much Mike 👍👍
Hey Charlie ✌🏼 your video is helping me a lot , just rewired my house and now I have to repair the walls , just a question, how long did you let the PVA to dry ? Thanks ✌🏼
Superb video, highly informative with great tips, thank you!
You answered pretty much every question I had on this! Best video on plastering I've seen thank you.
Really glad you found it useful. Thanks so much for the comment 👊
What a legend. I was previously clueless about all things DIY, but thanks to this video I could help a sparky with second fix to speed things up.
Awesome. Well done mate 👌👍💪
As always , a must watch when I get my subscribed alerts sent to me, 10/10. Cheers Charlie!
Thanks David, I really appreciate that 👍
Brilliant. Plenty of helpful advice. Keep them coming! Thanks
Thanks Leo 👍
This was just what I needed to see . Thank you
You're welcome 👍
really great video thank you im thinking about how to sort out a vent hole
Great video, very helpful, thanks
Thank you very much for this beautiful video. Really you are BOSS.
Thanks
Great video - very helpful!
Charlie, excelent video as usual. Went to buy some Easi-Fill 60 from my local Travis Perkins, their on-line catalog price (trade) was £38! the best they could do for me was £26. I told him that Toolstation, which Travis Perkins own, sell it for about £18 free next day delivery...... which is what I ended up doing.
Done an excellent job with that video kind sir 😎👍
Useful stuff! Thanks!
Just discovered your channel, really enjoying watching your work. Keep it up 👍👍
Thanks so much. Great to have you on board 👊
Nice video Charlie. I always mix small amounts powder first for the same reason. Never bother PVAing dry bonding coat, but do spray it with water and let that absorb if it's really dry. I'm gonna try the Easyfill. Been using Diall ready mixed for small areas, but found it too thick and difficult to smooth when skimming larger areas.
Thank you for this video. It has helped with making the right choice for the job I had to do.
Really glad to hear that Richard. Thanks for the comment.
Great video thanks as for the mixing I found making a measured amount up adding the water from a measuring jug then getting the amount of water to the amount of powder then revert to the first way of mixing knowing the quantities needed
Very helpful! Just what I’m looking for. Thank you!
I’ve done the job. The finish is very smooth. Thank you!