sinking back boxes into walls - gone too deep

imanc · 2013-05-13T18:25:22+00:00

I'm trying to fit 4 25mm back boxes into walls. I've pepper potted thearea with the drill then used a cold chisel to clear out the plaster andbrick. However, the result is not smooth. There's a lumpy mess and somecracked brick that is stil somewhat firm, and the back box doesn't seatright. With one recess the back box is about 5mm too deep. I'm wondering if I can build up the chase with some polyfilla orsomething to make it straight and the right depth before fitting theback box? I know that an SDS drill with correct chiselling attachment would do amuch neater job, but I don't have one to hand. I've got 3 more holes to chisel out so any advice would be appreciated! Cheers, imanc

May 13, 2013 Last reply: 4 years ago 23 Replies

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Larry 4 years ago

Very resourceful

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Larry 4 years ago

Trying to think who is more resourceful you or a break dancer 🕺, with the Lino 🤣

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bob 4 years ago

I think he probably solved it in the last 8 years.

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Brian Gaff (Sofa 4 years ago

I'm laughing that we still get nonsensical posts here from dingbats who use Home Owners club to post from. Brian

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