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Default Fixing / patching holes in plasterboard for ceiling lights thatare slightly too big

On Friday, 9 March 2018 11:04:16 UTC, wrote:
The holes cut for the GU10 ceiling lights are slightly too big and the edges of the plaster board look rough. Is there a reliable way to fix this so the finish appears better?

Thanks,

Clive


Hi All,

I was concerned I could spend a lot of effort trying to fill the space between the light fitting and the hole in the plasterboard (it isnt large) then the filler falling out because it has little except the edge of the hole to "cling" to. The downlight hole concealer ring looks a viable option. If the plastic is thin enough I might even be able to recess it in the plasterboard, stick it with contact adhesive liek GripFill, then cover the surface of the ring with filler. Or the concealer ring might be so discrete I wont bother trying to recess and disguise it therby potentially causing more damage to the ceiling.

Thanks for the suggestions,


Clive