On Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:09:15 +0100, "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:

In article ,
Stuart Noble wrote:
Use one coat plaster and follow the instructions on the bag. You'll
need a half decent float - but they're not expensive. With such a
small area you should be able to get a decent repair - even if it
needs slight sanding down afterwards. Give the hole a good soak with
diluted PVA first and leave to dry. However, *any* repair is likely to
show through paint - as the surface will have a different texture. The
way round this is to line the wall then paint.


Filler, or Artex powder, is easier to use IMO. Doesn't go off as quickly
as plaster, and will feather an edge far better.

'Filler' is likely to take forever to go off if it's thick. 'One coat'
gives you plenty time to get a level surface - you then let it go off and
then reactivate to polish the surface. Even I can manage a reasonable
finish with this stuff.

Sounds good enough for me, although the reactivate it bit is a little
vague. Would that be done by wetting it again? And I KNOW where I
went wrong with the car, forgot to PVA it first ;-p