adappergentlefolk t1_iycx4bk wrote on November 30, 2022 at 1:54 PM

Reply to comment by mawktheone in How to fix hole in plaster? by elysiansaurus

a section that small is also possible to just fill in with new gypsum in one or two coats and level it off to be quite flat with the existing wall. i guess drywalling is a more useful skill to develop in general however, depending on region and materials availability

mawktheone t1_iyd7gq2 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 3:13 PM

True. A box of pollyfila and a few days patience is a fine option

M365Certified t1_iydcgr3 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 3:47 PM

I strongly recommend using a setting type plaster/joint compound when filling large areas. It will cure in the time indicated (5-90 minutes) no matter how thick its applied, heat management is the biggest concern