We have a hollow cheap'n'cheerful internal door that has two holes in it (left from a coathanger fitment). What's the best way to plug these before I get the paintbrush out? They're about 6-8 mm in width.
Paul
Expanding PU foam.
There are some 6mm softwood plugs/dowels available from B&Q. For really deep holes I buy a pack of Bamboo Chop Stcks from ASDA at =A30.49p. Cut it to the depth required, soak it in PVA glue and whack it in.
Chris.
The foam (from B&Q) will cost about the same as a new door from B&Q
Rick
Toilet paper soaked in a PVA solution for a few hours! Plug the hole with this to just below the surface then allow to dry. Then, finish with plaster/filler.
sponix
Is there actually anything that PVA can't be used for ?
Thanks guys for the interesting ideas. I'll probably go with the dowel idea (I like the idea of somethin 'solid' that will fit the hole and can be glued to the inside of the door.
Paul
You can't make a souffle using PVA.
You can but will probably come unstuck.
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Then, when you want the job done properly, make a hole large enough to insert a slip of card or hardboard on a piece of string.
Pull the card tight after liberally coating one face with the ubiquitous PVA (actuay a mastic would do better) and fix in position with a stick or wedge while it sets.
Then you need filler. Two or three coats.
1/2 hour plus two or three tea-breaks.Son of a bitch stupid newsgroup poster. Damn it to hell!
Having seen the amount of empty PVA containers in the skip outside our house after the builders finished, I suspect that it is now made entirely from PVA.
Sexual lubrication?
You'd just have to be quick!
I was going to mention that, but it's easier to carry the can of foam, and doesn't necessitate hanging the door :-)
Condom lubricant?
Coating for frying pan?
Is it a solid frame these holes are in or a flush panelled door?
Yes, Radiation shields.
"Klaus Hergersheimer"
I that's a good idea for a piece of plaster board but a screw hole in a door??
Is that an obscure James Bond reference ?
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